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Fathers get in free Sunday at Zoo Atlanta

Ozzie the gorilla is one of the animal dads being celebrated on Father's Day. Ozzie will also be celebrating his 57th birthday.
Ozzie the gorilla is one of the animal dads being celebrated on Father's Day. Ozzie will also be celebrating his 57th birthday.
By Denver Ellison
June 14, 2018

Still don’t have any plans for Father’s Day? Well don’t worry.

Zoo Atlanta is letting dads in free Sunday with a purchase of a child’s or adult’s general admission ticket.

Rachel Davis, Zoo Atlanta director of communications, believes this is a great event for families to come celebrate dads and each other.

MORE: Where to eat for Father's Day in metro-Atlanta

If you’re a Zoo Atlanta member, it’s a double deal. Members of Zoo Atlanta can bring up to two fathers free of charge.

Human fathers aren’t the only ones being celebrated. Zoo representatives say animal fathers will enjoy themed surprises throughout the day. Visitors can check out the African monkey, Sumatran tiger, panda, gorilla exhibits and others for Father’s Day activities.

A child ticket is $17.99 and an adult ticket is $25.99. Tickets can be purchased online for a reduced price.

Father’s Day is June 17.

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