Dates & Directions

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Open most federal Holidays except Christmas Day

Last Tickets sold 1 hour before closing. we do not offer refunds or rain checks. See FAQ's. for more information
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Available on Open Days!
Wildlife Walk
Camel Experience
Reptile Adventure
Pony Rides
Other demonstrations throughout the day. Animal Experiences available by reservation.

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DIRECTIONS
We are less then 15 minutes away from Helen Alpine Village, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Cabbage Patch Land,  and right around the corner from Frog Town Winery

Directions:
NOTE: We are in a remote area. GPS Normally does not work.
 Other online maps, even others from Google may get you lost.  So click on the map to the right for directions. It has been checked for accuracy.You may also print out the below directions:

Location:
2912 Paradise Valley Rd,
Cleveland, GA 30528
 
From Atlanta:
 from Georgia 400.
There has been a lot of confusion about our location as there are  ZOO signs that say North GA, that are NOT OURS  pointing to the right.  (another zoo using spin off terminology)MAKE SURE YOU GO STRAIGHT through the Stop Light intersections You will come to a T before you have to turn! 
  • At the end of Georgia 400 continue straight
  • Go through 2 stoplights
  • Road ends at stop sign take a left onto Cavender Creek Road.
  • Go 1 mile and take a right onto Town Creek Church Road
  • Take until road T’s.  At stop sign take a Left onto TOWN CREEK ROAD.
  • Go 1 mile and take a right onto FIRST paved road called Paradise Valley Road.
  • ZOO is on left 2912 Paradise Valley Road.

  from 1-85,  1-985
  • Go 85 North to 985 North
  • Get off at the Cleveland/129 N exit.
  • Follow 129 N into Cleveland.
  • At Cleveland square STAY on 129 N.  You will go about 4 miles
  • Past Ingles,  past White County high school,  Past Linda’s Gas station
  • After Linda’s gas station start looking for Paradise Valley Road
  • Turn L onto Paradise Valley road.  Go approx: 3 miles.  The Zoo is on the right.

  From Blairsville or 129 S
Turn R onto Paradise Valley road and follow the above directions.

  From Dahlonega
Cavender Creek Road,  turn L onto Town Creek Church Road- then follow the directions from 400.

From Helen
Alternate 75 or 75. 
  • Turn R onto 129 north. 
  •  1 mile (from Alternate 75) or 5 miles (from 75). 
  • Turn Left onto Paradise Valley Road, 
  • Go 2.7 miles and we are on the Right
Other Notes: 
  • Restroom with running water and changing table. 
  • Additional porta johns are  available.
  • Main Parking lot  is small but their is available overflow parking. Shuttle service is available to transport from overflow parking to main ticket booth.
  • For FAQs Click here
  • GIFT SHOP is full of great kids souvenirs, unique gifts, apparel and supplies! Go to online gift shop.

FOOD OPTIONS
  • Drinks and Snacks are available are for sale at the ticket booth! 
  • Picnic Tables are available:  Bring you lunch with you!
  • We DO NOT  have an on-site restaurant or meal vendor at this time.   We do however work closely with other restaurants to provide for your needs- SEE BELOW
Restaurant & take-out options we highly recommend!
  • **Turners Corner Cafe:   Less then 5 miles away.  Eat their or call your order in and bring your meal to the zoo!
  • **Papa's Pizza:  Will deliver for a minimum fee right to the zoo! 
  • Linda's Home-style:  different options daily.  Take out only.  less then 5 miles away.
  • Top choices  in the town of Cleveland, Dahlonega and Helen.  All of the below are approx a 15 minute drive:  Coming soon