Georgia Public Library Updates Zoo Atlanta Library Pass – The Post-Searchlight

ATLANTA, GA – The Georgia Public Library Service is pleased to announce an update to the popular Zoo Atlanta Library Pass that cardholders can check out at their local library.

All 410 Georgia public libraries will now offer a Zoo Atlanta Library Pass in their collection, allowing all Georgia residents, whether near or far from Atlanta, to borrow a pass to discover and learn about the world’s animals and their habitats for free.

The pass will shift from a DVD-based system to a physical pass that can be borrowed from any public library in the state, like a book. The change addresses the fact that many households no longer have DVD players and brings the Zoo Atlanta library pass in line with the 14 other Experience Pass Programs offered by the Georgia Public Library Service, simplifying the process for library patrons.

Upon checkout, patrons will receive a voucher to accompany their Zoo Atlanta Library Pass. The voucher is a one-time use only pass, and due to the popularity of the pass, patrons can only borrow it once per year. The voucher and pass must be presented at the Zoo to receive free admission. Patrons may also need to present their library card to receive admission.

Through the state’s public libraries, the Georgia Public Library Service and Zoo Atlanta aim to educate and provide equitable access to wildlife and their habitats, and provide engaging experiences for all Georgians. The Zoo Atlanta Library Pass circulated more than 20,000 times in 2023.

“For more than a decade, Zoo Atlanta has proudly partnered with the Georgia Public Library Service to make the zoo experience accessible to residents in all 159 counties across Georgia,” said Raymond B. King, president and CEO of Zoo Atlanta. “Just as books are portals of learning and discovery for people of all ages, connections with wildlife can change a person’s life by enhancing their understanding of our natural world. We are pleased to be able to make these enriching experiences accessible to everyone in our state.”

For more information about the Library Pass program, including detailed FAQs and how to participate, patrons can visit https://georgialibraries.org/passes/#zooatlanta

About Zoo Atlanta

An accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the gold standard in animal care and welfare, Zoo Atlanta’s mission is to save wildlife and their habitats through conservation, research, education and engaging experiences. The Zoo is home to hundreds of animals representing more than 200 species from around the world, many of which are endangered or critically endangered. Highlights include giant pandas in the only zoo in the United States currently housing the species, one of the largest zoological populations of great apes in North America and a global center of excellence for the care and study of reptiles and amphibians. Recent transformations include the African Savanna, which features new and expanded habitats for African elephants, giraffes, zebras, ostriches, warthogs, meerkats and rhinoceroses; Savanna Hall, a state-of-the-art event destination in the restored historic former home of the Atlanta Cyclorama; and the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Plaza. For more information, visit zooatlanta.org.

About the Georgia Public Library Service

The Georgia Public Library Service enables libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians by promoting reading, literacy, and education through the continued support and improvement of our public libraries. The Georgia Public Library Service is a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. The Strategic Partnerships Program is funded in part by the Institute for Museum and Library Services. www.georgialibraries.org