Zoo Year's Eve

Midnight is for adults, but Zoo Year’s Eve is for kids!

Dec. 31, 2024

10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Ford Pavilion
Free for Zoo Atlanta members and children under 3.

Free with general admission.

Join us for a wild and wonderful family-friendly celebration as we ring in the new year at Zoo Atlanta! 

Our Zoo Year’s Eve event is the perfect way for families to welcome 2025 with fun, excitement, and a touch of animal magic.

Event highlights:

• Join us in the Ford Pavilion for an early countdown to the New Year at 12 p.m.! Perfect for little ones who can’t stay up until midnight!
• Dance in the new year with Turbo the Tiger and DJ Matt! No matter what your favorite dance moves are, DJ Matt and Turbo will help you get your groove on!
• The Magic of Tommy John’s magic show at 10:30 a.m.! This show is a fun-filled interactive time when the kids make the magic happen!
• Picadilly Puppets present Cat & Mouse Tales at 1:30 p.m.! This show will have kids squeaking with delight as they watch several folktales featuring these furry friends and “purr” along with some early rock tunes. Will the cat ever catch the mouse, or can these natural enemies ever be friends?
• New Year’s ResZOOlution table! Make your New Year’s resolutions at our special ResZOOlution table, where you can write down your goals and dreams for 2025!
• Crafts: Engage in a variety of crafts designed for kids of all ages, including DIY noisemakers, paper countdown clocks and wishing wands!
• Photo opportunities: Capture memories with our amazing 360-degree photo booth, photo kiosk and photo opportunities with Turbo the Tiger!
• Animal Encounters: Get up-close-and-personal with some of our amazing animals during special ambassador animal presentations!