Local attractions like Zoo Atlanta and Atlanta Botanical Garden have announced they will also be closed on Wednesday.

Zoo Atlanta announced early Monday morning that it would delay its opening until noon due to “unseasonably cold temperatures.

The zoo bought its first elephant, Clio, in 1890. In 1889 wealthy lumberman George V. Gress bought a bankrupt circus for its rail cars and wagons. He donated the animals—including a hyena, a ...

Nicknamed the "city in a forest", Atlanta has plenty of beautiful parks that provide an oasis in the midst of the bustling ...

From the 1880s to the mid-20th century, Atlantans spent summers cooling off at Lake Abana in Grant Park. Alongside it were a gigantic pool, tennis courts, and a pavilion that screened motion pictures.

What sets Atlanta's zoo apart from other wildlife exhibits is its panda population: Zoo Atlanta is one of only three zoos in the U.S. housing giant pandas. The rare bears are a favorite among ...

Don’t let the weather stop you from visiting the zoo! Zoo Atlanta is still open when it rains. Here’s everything you need to ...