Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta set up shop in 1889, and has since become one of the top destinations in the Southeast for viewing wildlife from around the world. Many animals call Zoo Atlanta home, from elephants and tigers to gorillas and orangutans. All in all, more than 1,000 animals currently roar and romp in their respective habitats.

A typical journey through the Zoo begins at Flamingo Plaza. From there, guests can explore the Zoo’s, all-new African Savanna featuring new and expanded habitats for African elephants, giraffes, warthogs, zebras, ostriches, meerkats, and southern white rhino. Other special highlights include one of the nation's largest zoological populations of great apes as they interact with their families, while giant pandas pretend like they don’t care people are watching them sleep.