🦁 Zoos, aquariums and nature centers in Atlanta
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Zoos and animal parks
- Zoo Atlantazooatlanta.org
Atlanta · A conservation-focused zoo that cares for giant pandas and runs research and education programs.
Aquariums
- Georgia Aquariumgeorgiaaquarium.org
Atlanta · An AZA-accredited aquarium with nine galleries, home to beluga whales, whale sharks and African penguins.
Nature centers, wildlife refuges and raptor centers
- Chattahoochee Nature Centerchattnaturecenter.org
Roswell · A 127-acre riverside nature center with trails and gardens, plus a clinic that rehabilitates injured birds of prey, reptiles and amphibians.
- Dunwoody Nature Centerdunwoodynature.orgFree
Dunwoody · A nonprofit nature center on 22 acres of forest with a playground, trails, camps and educational programs.
Natural history museums
- Fernbank Museum of Natural Historyfernbankmuseum.org
Atlanta · A natural history museum with dinosaurs, live animals, ancient fossils and a Secret World of Elephants exhibit.