Wild ‘N Out
3 ZOOS AROUND TOWN TO EXPLORE THE ANIMAL KINGDOM
Written By BECCA RIOS
After spending most of 2020 cooped
up, a trip to a local zoo or animal
exhibit can be an exciting way to get out of
the house and educate the family. A zoo or
animal exhibit gives visitors an opportunity
to view exotic and rare animals that are often
endangered or injured. These facilities — all
within a 2-hour driving distance from Cobb
County — protect the species through
rehabilitation and housing animals while
educating people.
Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta is a must-see, with more than 1,000 animals that
represent more than 200 species of mammals, birds, amphibians,
reptiles, fishes and invertebrates. It is one of three locations to
host giant pandas in the U.S and houses one of the largest gorilla
populations in North America.
“The Zoo Atlanta mission is to save wildlife and their habitats
through conservation, research, education and engaging
experiences,” Zoo Atlanta’s Director of Communication Rachel
Davis said. “Our efforts connect people to animals and
inspire conservation actions.”
Floyd, a baby
western lowland
gorilla, sits in his
habitat inside
the African Rain
Forest exhibit at
Zoo Atlanta.
A guest
hand-feeds the
giraffe at the
African Savanna
at Zoo Atlanta.
A guest on a wild
encounter feeds
the southern
white rhino,
Mumbles, in the
African Savanna.
Guests pet goats
at Outback
Station at Zoo
Atlanta.
38 COBB LIFE | NOVEMBER 2021