Event Calendar
Simply scroll down to see what events we have each month. You can also click on the calendar to see the Daily Activity Schedule.
Anyone under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult on all tours, experiences or specialty events.
Simply scroll down to see what events we have each month. You can also click on the calendar to see the Daily Activity Schedule.
Anyone under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult on all tours, experiences or specialty events.
April |
Hours: Fridays 11-4p, Sat 10-5p & Sun 11-4p
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Springtime Festival
CANCELED Weekdays (M-T) 10-4p, Saturdays 10-5p, Friday & Sundays 11-4p Join us in celebrating spring with baby animals and more! Open additional days for all those on spring break! Click here for more information |
Easter Celebration
CANCELED Saturday 10-5p & Sunday 11-4p Join us for this year’s Easter Celebration! Enjoy the Rabbitpalooza where you can touch, hold, and learn about different types of rabbits. Lots of baby bunnies! Eggstravaganza Enjoy egg hunting in a whole new fashion. Choose your style of egg hunting and don’t worry about fighting the crowds! Find that one special egg or collect as many as you can and redeem them for prizes and treats! Learn all the different types of Eggs. Join us for our Sunrise Service Sunday the 12th at 7:30am. This service is free, the zoo will be closed for this and open up at 11am. $7.99 to participate in Easter Egg Hunt |
GOGA in the Wild
Piggy & Friends Yoga April 11th at 2pm Kangaroo & Friends Yoga April 4th at 2pm North Georgia Zoo & GOGA have partnered to bring you some amazing yoga experiences. Join us for a GOGA session that will relax and renew your body, mind and spirit. Click here for more info or to book your tickets |
Bouncing Babies!
March-April Friday-Sunday only. Come check out all the adorable babies! Spring is baby season here at North Georgia Zoo! Bottle feed a baby $5. Tours, experiences and much more! Click here for tickets |
May
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Hours: Fridays 11-4p, Sat 10-5p & Sun 11-4p
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Woolly Fest
May 2nd from 10-5p It’s sheep shearing time! Come join us and learn all about sheep shearing, spinning, and get free samples of wool! Check out Interactive Farm Demonstrations. Learn how to spin, trim hooves, train, and more! Fiber Arts, Homesteading, Woodworking, Pottery, Knitting, Painting, Crafts and more. Come learn about sheep and alpaca shearing, learn about spinning, fiber art and more! Enjoy pottery, woodworking and other demonstrations. Buy local homemade, handcrafted products. *create your own take home wool crafts, porcupine quill jewelry and more! *additional fees may apply Lambs and Kids will be ready for their new homes! Ticket cost is admission! Click here for admission options & pricing |
Porcupine Quill Jewelry Making Class
May 2nd from 12-2pm Cost: $10 Includes all jewelry making supplies! Come learn how to make quill jewelry using African Crested Porcupine quills. This event is great for children and adults! It is your chance to try your hand at jewelry Making and meet some very unique animals in the process. Reservations Required. Book your tickets today! |
GOGA in the Wild
Piggy & Friends Yoga May 9th at 2pm
Kangaroo & Friends Yoga May 2nd at 2pm
North Georgia Zoo & GOGA have partnered to bring you some amazing yoga experiences. Join us for a GOGA session that will relax and renew your body, mind and spirit.
Click here for more info or to book your tickets
Piggy & Friends Yoga May 9th at 2pm
Kangaroo & Friends Yoga May 2nd at 2pm
North Georgia Zoo & GOGA have partnered to bring you some amazing yoga experiences. Join us for a GOGA session that will relax and renew your body, mind and spirit.
Click here for more info or to book your tickets
Celebrating Mothers
MOTHERS DAY WEEKEND
Moms always get in free with paid child's admission on Mother's day! May 8th-10th Friday 11-4p, Sat 10-5p & Sun 11-4p Special "Zoo Mom" tours! Take a tour and learn all about being a mom in the animal kingdom. How mom's take care of their young. Learn what it is like to be a surrogate mom to animals at the zoo and meet some of those special animal "moms". Talk with mom's who help at the zoo and share fun stories of being a mom to both the human and animal kind! Is it really that different after all?? |
Memorial Day Weekend
May 22nd-25th Monday 10-4p, Sat 10-5p, Fri & Sun 11-4p To honor our troops and their families, all active and retired military personnel will receive one FREE petting farm admission or half off a Wildlife Walk (with valid ID) during Memorial Day Weekend! Don't miss out on all the family fun! Check out all the adorable farm animals, feed the parakeets! Meet some amazing exotic animals when you sign up for an Animal Experience. |
June:
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Hours: Monday-Sunday 10-5p.
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Father's Day Celebration
June 19th-21st Friday 10-4p Sat & Sun 10-5p Come join us as we celebrate Father’s Day! Dads get in FREE with paid children’s admission! Make it extra special, sign up for Saturday's Behind the Scenes Tour! |
Junior Zookeeper Day Camp!
June 29th-July 1st (More dates in July!) Full & Half day options! For ages 8+. Full day & Half Day options available! Join us for lots of animal fun and activities just for the kids. Parents, bring your kids & Take a break! Drop them off and soon your kids will be naming Zoo camp as their favorite part of summer! Click here for more info! |
Sunset Tour:
June 13th from 7-9p
See the zoo from a different perspective. Get a unique up close and personal guided tour. Meet & Greet with some of the zoo's baby exotic animals! Refreshments served while watching the sun set and get up close with even more animals. Don't forget your camera. Picture time provided with the baby animals! Space is limited!
Must have at least 15 people per tour date to run tours.
Click here for more info or to purchase tickets!
June 13th from 7-9p
See the zoo from a different perspective. Get a unique up close and personal guided tour. Meet & Greet with some of the zoo's baby exotic animals! Refreshments served while watching the sun set and get up close with even more animals. Don't forget your camera. Picture time provided with the baby animals! Space is limited!
Must have at least 15 people per tour date to run tours.
Click here for more info or to purchase tickets!
Behind the Scenes Tour:
June 20th from 3-5p
Special for Fathers Day-Dads get 1/2 off with purchase of additional person. Use code: DadBTSHalf when booking
Click here for more info.
June 20th from 3-5p
Special for Fathers Day-Dads get 1/2 off with purchase of additional person. Use code: DadBTSHalf when booking
Click here for more info.
JULY
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Hours: Monday-Sunday 10-5p.
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4th of July Celebration
July 4th from 10-5p WILD AMERICA TOURS! Join us for learning all about the animals that call America Home. Visit with animals from alligators, owls, opossum, deer, cougar, wolves and more! Special Activities and Meet and Greets just for the kids! Click here for pricing & packages |
Sunset Tour:
July 11th from 7-9p See the zoo from a different perspective. Get a unique up close and personal guided tour. Meet & Greet with some of the zoo's baby exotic animals! Refreshments served while watching the sun set and get up close with even more animals. Don't forget your camera. Picture time provided with the baby animals! Space is limited! Must have at least 15 people per tour date to run tours. Click here for more info or to purchase tickets! |
Junior Zookeeper Day Camp!
July 13th-15th & 20th-22nd Full & Half day options! For ages 8+. Full day & Half Day options available! Join us for lots of animal fun and activities just for the kids. Parents, bring your kids & Take a break! Drop them off and soon your kids will be naming Zoo camp as their favorite part of summer! Click here for more info. |
Overnight Teen Camp
July 22nd-25th 2019 We are going to be getting down and dirty in this unique animal adventure. We will be learning all about God’s creation through camp songs, daily interaction with animals & other off site adventures. Click here for more info. |
August
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Hours: Friday-Sunday 10-5p
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SUNSET TOUR
August 8th from 6:45-8:45p
Dates a tentative, minimum of 10 reservations to run these tours.
See the zoo from a different perspective. Get a unique up close and personal guided tour. Meet & Greet with some of the zoo's baby exotic animals! Refreshments served while watching the sun set and get up close with even more animals. Don't forget your camera. Picture time provided with the baby animals!
Space is limited! More info
August 8th from 6:45-8:45p
Dates a tentative, minimum of 10 reservations to run these tours.
See the zoo from a different perspective. Get a unique up close and personal guided tour. Meet & Greet with some of the zoo's baby exotic animals! Refreshments served while watching the sun set and get up close with even more animals. Don't forget your camera. Picture time provided with the baby animals!
Space is limited! More info
September
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Hours: Fridays & Sundays 11-4p, Saturdays 10-5p
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Labor Day Weekend
September 4th-7th Friday, Sunday & Monday 11-4p & Saturday 10-5p Join us for all sorts of family fun! Celebrate Labor Day weekend at the zoo! Tons of adorable animals from miniature farm animals to some amazing exotic animals and much more! Great for all ages & groups!! Save $$ by purchasing a package deal! Click here for pricing and options. |
SUNSET TOUR
September 5th from 6:45-8:45p See the zoo from a different perspective. Get a unique up close and personal guided tour. Meet & Greet with some of the zoo's baby exotic animals! Refreshments served while watching the sun set and get up close with even more animals. Don't forget your camera. Picture time provided with the baby animals! Space is limited! More info-Click here |
Behind the Scenes Tour:
September 14th from 3-5pm
Click here for more info.
September 14th from 3-5pm
Click here for more info.
October
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Hours: Fridays & Sundays 11-4p, Saturdays 10-5p
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Fall at the zoo
September 18th-October 31st Fridays & Sundays 11-4p, Saturdays 10-5p Join us for fall festivities at the zoo! Enjoy the crisp air while you spend the day at the zoo! Check out beautiful mountain scenery while you learn about some amazing animals! Take your picture by our hay bales or pumpkins! Sign up for a wildlife walk and much more. |
Night of the Living Zoo
October 17th from 6-8pm Join us as we open up our Wildlife Walk for a self guided tour, follow our path and trick or treat while learning some amazing facts about our animals. See animals like deer, kangaroo, lemurs, wolves and more! Keep your eyes open for a roaming Sasquatch! You never know what you might see here at night! Cost: $15 Adults $10 Child (2-11) infants are free |
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Open on Columbus Day
October 14th from 11-4p Come and explore what makes our zoo great! Meet and discover all the amazing animals with special guest appearances by North American animals just like those Columbus discovered when he came to America. |
Behind the Scenes Tour:
October 19th from 3-5pm Click here for more info. |
Boo at the Zoo
October 30th- Nov 1st
Fridays & Sundays 11-4p, Saturdays 10-5p
*Come dressed up and receive a FREE FEED CUP!*
*Scavenger Hunt!
Lots of Goodies & Prizes given away!*
*Dig for Treasures
*Check out our adorable "Dressed" up animals!
*Learn about the creepy and crawlies!
Click Here for More info!
October 30th- Nov 1st
Fridays & Sundays 11-4p, Saturdays 10-5p
*Come dressed up and receive a FREE FEED CUP!*
*Scavenger Hunt!
Lots of Goodies & Prizes given away!*
*Dig for Treasures
*Check out our adorable "Dressed" up animals!
*Learn about the creepy and crawlies!
Click Here for More info!
NOVEMBER
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Hours: Fridays & Sundays 11-4p, Saturdays 10-5p
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We will be open for extended days during Thanksgiving break!
Nov 22nd-30th from 11-4p Weekdays & 10-5p on Saturday. (Closed on Thanksgiving Day)
Nov 22nd-30th from 11-4p Weekdays & 10-5p on Saturday. (Closed on Thanksgiving Day)
PUMPKIN SMASHIN' FUN!
November 6th-15th
Fridays & Sundays 11-4p, Saturdays 10-5p
So what to do with all the left over pumpkins? Feed them to the animals of course! they are nutritious and great enrichment! Join us as we toss them to the water buffalo, cougar bowl with hers and much more! Help us throw, smash and create enrichment from pumpkins!
November 6th-15th
Fridays & Sundays 11-4p, Saturdays 10-5p
So what to do with all the left over pumpkins? Feed them to the animals of course! they are nutritious and great enrichment! Join us as we toss them to the water buffalo, cougar bowl with hers and much more! Help us throw, smash and create enrichment from pumpkins!
Behind the Scenes Tour:
November 16th from 3-5pm
Click here for more info.
November 16th from 3-5pm
Click here for more info.
Santa is Coming to the Zoo!
November 28th from 1-3p Join us as we get in the Christmas Spirit with Santa! Meet some adorable mini farm animals in our petting zoo and more! $20 Package includes Santa hayride, candy cane hunt, petting zoo, cookies & snacks & photo with Santa. |
Holiday Celebration & Live Nativity
Under the stars with the Animals! NOVEMBER 27th & 28th 5-7pm Nativity Play 5:30-6:30pm Regular Zoo Hours: Friday & Sunday 11-4p Saturday 10-5p. As a way to give back this Christmas season and say THANK YOU to our great community! North Georgia zoo is offering the Nativity for FREE to the community Nativity open to public from 5-7pm FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Starry Night Guided Zoo tour-6pm (Saturday only) Click here for detailed information including costs, reservations etc. |
December
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Hours: Saturdays 11-3pm
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Winter Wonderland Tours
Put your hat and gloves on and enjoy a fun and interactive winter tour of the zoo! Reservations Recommended Spaces fill up fast. Click here for more info! |
We will be open for Christmas Break!
December 21st- January 6th From 11-3p ( Weather permitting) Closed on Christmas Eve & Day Experience the zoo in the winter! Bundle up the family and enjoy a day out at the zoo! Click here to purchase tickets |
Tree Toss!
December 26th-31st from 11-3pm Curious about what the animals do with their recycled trees? Come join us and see for yourself! They love dragging them, eating them, rubbing on them, tearing them up and much more! Great fun and enrichment for both animals and humans alike! Do you have a Tree to recycle? Bring it with you and get $1 off admission! Please see requirements for dropping off trees first. |
Winter Wolf Encounters
Reservations Required Meet 1- 2 of the wolves up close. Learn, experience and interact with some of the wolves at North Georgia Zoo. Assist with training and spending time with these amazing animals! $94 per person plus admission Click here for more info or to purchase tickets |
2020 Completed Events
January |
Hours: Saturdays 11-3pm
We will also be open Jan 1st-6th & MLK Weekend 18-20th from 11-3p
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Critters & Canvas for Kids
January 14th at 3:30pm-5:30pm $45 per person. Must have 10 kids booked to run this. Ages 6+ Classes will be step-by-step instruction, while the kids paint a 16x20 canvas using acrylic paint. Supplies will be provided. Thank you to Lydia Nicole Art Studio who has partnered with North Georgia Zoo bringing animals to life on canvas! Proceeds provide winter funding for animals at NGZ. Click here for more info & tickets |
Slow Down with a Sloth Mindfulness Session
January 19th at 3pm $150 per person max 10 people, for ages 10+ Join us for our first session of Slow Down with the Sloths. Enjoy being in the moment with a sloth. Learn all about what mindfulness means. About being in the moment, feeling full of gratitude, getting in touch with your surroundings and listening to your breath. Click here for more info & tickets |
Winter Camp weekend!
CANCELED January 25th - 26th 2020 Get up close & personal with a variety of animals. Enjoy learning about the animals, creating enrichment for the animals, doing animal training and much more! Ready for a winter break? Send the kids to North Georgia zoo! Campers will get to be active, growing and learning. We send them home with everlasting memories. Click here for more info. |
Flexin w. Flamingos
January 25th at 2pm North Georgia Zoo & GOGA have partnered to bring you some amazing yoga experiences. Join us for a GOGA session that will relax and renew your body, mind and spirit. $45 per person, 16 people max per session. Click here for more info or to book your tickets |
Winter Wolf Experiences
Saturdays Reservation Required Meet 1- 2 of the wolves up close. Learn, experience and interact with some of the wolves at North Georgia Zoo. Assist with training and enjoy learning all about these amazing animals!! $94 per person plus admission Click here for more info! |
Winter Wonderland Tours
Saturdays in January Put your hat and gloves on and enjoy a fun and interactive winter tour of the zoo! Visit with out adorable farm animals, go on a fun and educational wildlife walk to see some exotic animals and go on a hayride to see camels and other hoofstock! Reservations Recommended Spaces fill up fast. Click here for more info! |
February
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Hours: Saturdays 11-3pm
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Slow Down with a Sloth Mindfulness Session
February 8th at 4:30pm & 9th at 2pm $150 per person max 10 people, for ages 10+ Join Cathi, Hope and Noel the Sloth for a one of a kind experience as they go deeper into the mission of bringing people and animals together, so that no life goes untouched. Slow down with Noel the Sloth as we go over the 3 Cs and apply them! Caring, Connecting and Conserving! Click here for more info & tickets |
GOGA in the Wild
Flexin w. Flamingos CANCELED-February 22nd at 2pm North Georgia Zoo & GOGA have partnered to bring you some amazing yoga experiences. Join us for a GOGA session that will relax and renew your body, mind and spirit. $45 per person, 16 people max per session. Click here for more info or to book your tickets |
Love is in the air at North Georgia Zoo!
Join us for our special Valentine’s Day Winter Wonderland Tour!
February 15th from 11-3p
Learn about romance in the animal kingdom. Special Valentine Enrichment will be given to the animal for everyone to fall in love with. For more info, Click here
Join us for our special Valentine’s Day Winter Wonderland Tour!
February 15th from 11-3p
Learn about romance in the animal kingdom. Special Valentine Enrichment will be given to the animal for everyone to fall in love with. For more info, Click here
Winter Wolf Experiences
Saturdays in February Meet 1- 2 of the wolves up close. Learn, experience and interact with some of the wolves at North Georgia Zoo. Assist with training and enjoy learning all about these amazing animals!! $94 per person plus admission. Reservations Required. Click here to reserve your space! |
Winter Wonderland Tours
Put your hat and gloves on and enjoy a fun and interactive winter tour of the zoo! Saturdays in February-Ends Feb 18th! Reservations Recommended Spaces fill up fast. Click here for more info! |
GOGA in the Wild
Kangaroo Yoga Feb 29th at 2pm North Georgia Zoo & GOGA have partnered to bring you some amazing yoga experiences. Join us for a GOGA session that will relax and renew your body, mind and spirit. Click here for more info or to book your tickets |
Sneak Preview Days
February 22nd & 29th from 11-3p Come out and see what is happening at the Zoo! See what is in the works for spring! Sign up for one of our experiences, Go on a Winter Wonderland Tour, feed the camels and more! For tickets information click here |
March |
Hours: Fridays 11-4p, Saturday 10-5p & Sun 11-4p
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NEW Slow down with Sloth-March 1st at 2pm
Conservation & awareness with Noel the young sloth . CLICK here for tickets This includes a wildlife walk tour and more personal time with our young sloth. We will break through some of the myths surrounding sloths and go deeper into the awareness and conservation of these animals. Both sloth and guest will receive an amazing, positive and enriching experience! All proceeds goes directly to sloth care and conservation. |
Critters & Canvas
March 4th from 3:30-5:30p $45 per person. Must have 10 people booked to run this. Ages 6+ Classes will be step-by-step instruction, while you paint a 16x20 canvas using acrylic paint. Supplies will be provided. Thank you to Lydia Nicole Art Studio who has partnered with North Georgia Zoo bringing animals to life on canvas! Proceeds provide winter funding for animals at NGZ. Click here for more info & tickets |
Kickoff Weekend!
March 6th-8th Fridays 11-4p Sat 10-5p Sun 11-4p Join us as we kick off our full weekend hours! Join us for all sorts of wild fun! Adorable miniature farm animals, amazing exotic animals and more! |
Slow down Sloth & Canvas
Art Class March 10th from 5:30-7:30pm $95 per person. For ages 11+. Parents must pay & participate with any child under the age of 12. Must have 10 people booked to run this. Max of 35 people Classes will be step-by-step instructions, while the adults paint a 16x20 canvas using acrylic paint. Supplies will be provided. Click here for more info. |
GOGA in the Wild
Piggy & Friends Yoga March 14th at 2pm Kangaroo & Friends Yoga March 7th at 2pm North Georgia Zoo & GOGA have partnered to bring you some amazing yoga experiences. Join us for a GOGA session that will relax and renew your body, mind and spirit. Click here for more info or to book your tickets |
Bouncing Babies!
March-April, Friday-Sunday only. Come check out all the adorable babies! Spring is baby season here at North Georgia Zoo! Bottle feed a baby $5. Tours, experiences and much more! |
