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 Encounter
Reptile Adventure
Pony Rides
Other demonstrations throughout the day. Encounters & Experiences available by reservation.

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Behind The Scenes Tours:
Most 3rd Sunday.
Call to Reserve. Must have at least 10 people reserved to run this tour, otherwise it may be canceled or rescheduled.
Group Tours are available for groups of 10 or more- email or call to reserve a slot

Mommy & Me at the Zoo
Most 2nd Tuesday. Seasonal. More info
*see above calendar for dates
Group Options available during the week.-inquire

Other Events and Tours Options.

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.
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