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[[Category: Georgia Deals]][[Category: Zoo Deals]]
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The [[Atlanta Deals|Atlanta]] Fulton County Zoo, commonly referred to
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Zoo Atlanta, costs a family of four nearly $75 for a single day's admission.
Using
[http://www.bestfreestuffguide.com/Free_Zoo_Atlanta_Coupons Zoo Atlanta deals] can make a visit more affordable. Regular visitors can save with annual memberships, and discounts are available for for senior citizens, military personnel, and college students.<ref>http://www.zooatlanta.org/home/hours_and_rates</ref>
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The [[Atlanta Deals|Atlanta]] Fulton County Zoo, commonly referred to
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Zoo Atlanta, costs a family of four nearly $75 for a single day's admission. [http://www.bestfreestuffguide.com/Free_Zoo_Atlanta_Coupons Zoo Atlanta deals] can make a visit more affordable. Regular visitors can save with annual memberships, and discounts are available for for senior citizens, military personnel, and college students.<ref>http://www.zooatlanta.org/home/hours_and_rates</ref>
Deals are available for Georgia residents, as well as for visitors from out of town. The Fulton County Zoo participates in Georgia's Library Pass program, permitting a family of four free admission once a year. Many Atlanta area hotels have package deals that include free zoo tickets for customers who stay at the hotel.
Deals are available for Georgia residents, as well as for visitors from out of town. The Fulton County Zoo participates in Georgia's Library Pass program, permitting a family of four free admission once a year. Many Atlanta area hotels have package deals that include free zoo tickets for customers who stay at the hotel.
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==How to Save at the Zoo==
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==Zoo Atlanta Coupons and Free Admission Offers==
==Zoo Atlanta Coupons and Free Admission Offers==
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*On its annual
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Educator Appreciation Day
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- a special event for teachers, professors, homeschooling parents, school admin professionals, and PTA members - educators receive free admission and a $2 admission discount for each guest. Visitors must register online before attending and must bring identification that verifies their educator position.<ref>http://www.zooatlanta.org/home/article_content/educator_appreciation_day</ref>
In 2012, this event was held on Saturday, March 10.
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*On its annual
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Educator Appreciation Day
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- a special event for teachers, professors, homeschooling parents, school admin professionals, and PTA members - educators receive free admission and a $2 admission discount for each guest. Visitors must register online before attending and must bring identification that verifies their educator position
. In 2013, this event will be held on September 7. Visitors may enter the special "Educators' Lounge" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to get a coupon good for 10 percent off purchases at the gift shop
.<ref>http://www.zooatlanta.org/home/article_content/educator_appreciation_day</ref>
*Atlanta area businesses offer discount coupons and tickets for the Atlanta Fulton County Zoo at various times throughout the year. Atlanta-area [http://www.bestfreestuffguide.com/Free_McDonalds_Coupons McDonald’s restaurants], for example, offered one free kid’s ticket with the purchase of every Happy Meal in June of 2011.<ref name=coupon>http://www.atlantaonthecheap.com/2011/06/04/free-cheap-admission-to-zoo-atlanta-3/</ref>
*Atlanta area businesses offer discount coupons and tickets for the Atlanta Fulton County Zoo at various times throughout the year. Atlanta-area [http://www.bestfreestuffguide.com/Free_McDonalds_Coupons McDonald’s restaurants], for example, offered one free kid’s ticket with the purchase of every Happy Meal in June of 2011.<ref name=coupon>http://www.atlantaonthecheap.com/2011/06/04/free-cheap-admission-to-zoo-atlanta-3/</ref>
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*Fathers received free admission on Father’s Day in
2011,
when they purchased a child’s admission ticket the same day.<ref>http://www.zooatlanta.org/home/article_content/fathers_day</ref>
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*Fathers received free admission on Father’s Day in
2013
when they purchased a child’s admission ticket the same day.<ref>http://www.zooatlanta.org/home/article_content/fathers_day</ref>
==Zoo Atlanta Discounts and Deals==
==Zoo Atlanta Discounts and Deals==
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*Annual memberships are available in a variety of price ranges. Members pay a single fee and receive unlimited admission for an entire year. Annual pass-holders qualify for discounts on camps, classes, workshops, and special events. Members also receive exclusive invitations to select events throughout the year.<ref>http://www.zooatlanta.org/home/membership/join_or_renew</ref>
*Annual memberships are available in a variety of price ranges. Members pay a single fee and receive unlimited admission for an entire year. Annual pass-holders qualify for discounts on camps, classes, workshops, and special events. Members also receive exclusive invitations to select events throughout the year.<ref>http://www.zooatlanta.org/home/membership/join_or_renew</ref>
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*Each September is designated as Swaptember, and members of participating Atlanta organizations receive $10 off annual membership to the zoo. Participating institutions include the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, Atlanta History Center/Margaret Mitchell House, Callaway Gardens, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Georgia Aquarium, Georgia Shakespeare, High Museum of Art, Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta, and the Michael C. Carlos Museum.<ref>http://www.puppet.org/swaptember.shtml</ref>
*Members of institutions on the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Reciprocal List receive a 50% discount on admission. The list of institutions whose members are eligible for this deal can be found online at aza.org/reciprocity.
*Members of institutions on the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Reciprocal List receive a 50% discount on admission. The list of institutions whose members are eligible for this deal can be found online at aza.org/reciprocity.
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*Home School Field Trip Days are held on the first Tuesday of every month. Admission is $9, plus tax, per student. The tax will be waived if the group has a tax exemption certificate. Reservations are not required, unless the group size is 10 or more. Groups of 10 or more are welcome on the designated Home School Field Trip Day, but can also reserve field trips for other days. One chaperone is admitted free for every 10 students; additional chaperones pay the $9 student rate.
*Home School Field Trip Days are held on the first Tuesday of every month. Admission is $9, plus tax, per student. The tax will be waived if the group has a tax exemption certificate. Reservations are not required, unless the group size is 10 or more. Groups of 10 or more are welcome on the designated Home School Field Trip Day, but can also reserve field trips for other days. One chaperone is admitted free for every 10 students; additional chaperones pay the $9 student rate.
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*If the outdoor temperature falls below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, the attraction reduces ticket prices for all visitors by 50 percent. The qualifying temperature is determined by the recorded temperature from Weather.com at the time of ticket sales.<ref>http://www.zooatlanta.org/home/trip_planner/363</ref>
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==Zoo Atlanta Library Pass Program==
==Zoo Atlanta Library Pass Program==
Georgia residents who own a library card can receive a free family pass from their local library branch. This pass entitles a family of four to free admission to the zoo for one day. The pass can only be checked out once a year per household. To get the family pass, library cardholders must check out the "Zoo Atlanta Family Pass DVD" at the library's front desk. After returning the DVD to the library, cardholders receive a printed receipt. The receipt works as the family pass and is good for seven days after issuance. The family pass covers admission for up to two adults and up to two children.<ref>http://www.zooatlanta.org/home/hours_and_rates/family_pass</ref>
Georgia residents who own a library card can receive a free family pass from their local library branch. This pass entitles a family of four to free admission to the zoo for one day. The pass can only be checked out once a year per household. To get the family pass, library cardholders must check out the "Zoo Atlanta Family Pass DVD" at the library's front desk. After returning the DVD to the library, cardholders receive a printed receipt. The receipt works as the family pass and is good for seven days after issuance. The family pass covers admission for up to two adults and up to two children.<ref>http://www.zooatlanta.org/home/hours_and_rates/family_pass</ref>
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==How to Save at the Zoo==
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==Zoo Atlanta Hotel Deals==
==Zoo Atlanta Hotel Deals==
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From time to time, there are special events during the year that offer discounted admission to the zoo. Some of these are restricted to certain populations; others are available to all. Some pecial events are listed on an online calendar, which can be found at zooatlanta.org/home/trip_planner/plan_your_day_calendar, others are on the special offers page at zooatlanta.org/home/hours_and_rates/special_offers
From time to time, there are special events during the year that offer discounted admission to the zoo. Some of these are restricted to certain populations; others are available to all. Some pecial events are listed on an online calendar, which can be found at zooatlanta.org/home/trip_planner/plan_your_day_calendar, others are on the special offers page at zooatlanta.org/home/hours_and_rates/special_offers
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*Visitors who
wear
green on St. Patrick's Day 2012
will save
$3 on admission.<ref>http://www.zooatlanta.org/home/hours_and_rates/special_offers#walmart</ref>
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*Visitors who
wore
green on St. Patrick's Day 2012
saved
$3 on admission.<ref>http://www.zooatlanta.org/home/hours_and_rates/special_offers#walmart</ref>
* A once every four years discount was offered on February 29, 2012. Zoo members received 29% off all gift shop purchases, food and concessions, as well as a free gift. The discount also applied to all Stroller and Adventure Club purchases for March 2012.
* A once every four years discount was offered on February 29, 2012. Zoo members received 29% off all gift shop purchases, food and concessions, as well as a free gift. The discount also applied to all Stroller and Adventure Club purchases for March 2012.
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*The Fiesta de la Familia was held on September 26, 2011. The event was sponsored by Wells Fargo bank; tickets were $10 for kids & $15 for adults.
*The Fiesta de la Familia was held on September 26, 2011. The event was sponsored by Wells Fargo bank; tickets were $10 for kids & $15 for adults.
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*September 2010 was designated as Swaptember, and members of participating Atlanta organizations received $3 off admission to the zoo. participating institutions included Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, Atlanta History Center/Margaret Mitchell House, Callaway Gardens, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Georgia Aquarium, Georgia Shakespeare, High Museum of Art, Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta, and the Michael C. Carlos Museum.<ref>http://carlos.emory.edu/files/u1/Swaptember_Offers_Sheet_2010.pdf</ref>
'''Also See:''' [[Atlanta Deals]], [[Atlanta Botanical Garden Deals]], [[Six Flags Over Georgia Deals]], [[High Museum of Art Deals]], [[Fernbank Museum of Natural History Deals]], [[Atlanta Botanical Garden Deals]], [[World of Coca-Cola Deals]]
'''Also See:''' [[Atlanta Deals]], [[Atlanta Botanical Garden Deals]], [[Six Flags Over Georgia Deals]], [[High Museum of Art Deals]], [[Fernbank Museum of Natural History Deals]], [[Atlanta Botanical Garden Deals]], [[World of Coca-Cola Deals]]