Teachers can get into the Atlanta zoo for free on Sept. 17 during Educator Appreciation Day.

Participants can personally encounter exotic animals and talk with the zoo’s education staff in a special Educator Lounge.

Educators’ guests also get $2 off general admission.

Identification, such as an employee photo ID; a pay stub or name badge with school name or county and a state-issued photo ID; or a homeschool declaration of intent and a state-issued photo ID, is required.

Participants are encouraged to pre-register online. For more information on Zoo Atlanta's Educator Appreciation Day, call (404) 624-5822 or email education@zooatlanta.org.

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