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Zoo Atlanta Wild World Weekend
July 27, 2019 @ 9:30 am - July 28, 2019 @ 6:30 pm
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Zoo Atlanta Wild World Weekend
July 27 and 28
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Explore the world with Zoo Atlanta! Experience the dynamic cultures and rich biodiversity that surrounds us. Travel from Africa to the Americas, from Europe to Asia and the Pacific via special entertainment, crafts and activities for the entire family. Help us celebrate our world’s amazing wildlife and the places they call home.
Saturday, July 27:
- Get in the spirit of Bollywood with the mesmerizing Indian Fusion group, Moksha Dance.
- Enjoy the bright and colorful authentic dances of Rosa Bulgaria Atlanta.
- See stories come to life through the music and movements of Alma Mexicana Atlanta.
- Be transported to Indonesia through the beautiful dances of Sanggar Lestari.
- Let your imagination run wild with the music makers, storyweavers, and dream keepers of Kuumba Storytellers.
- Experience the beauty of traditional Chinese ribbon dancing with Atlanta Historic Dance.
- Feel the island breeze as you enjoy the melodic sounds of our steel drum performers.Sunday, July 28:
- Enjoy a collection of beautiful Chinese folk songs performed by Spring Music School.
- Olé el Flamenco – enjoy an interactive Flamenco presentation with Calo Gitano Atlanta.
- Experience the excitement of traditional African dances with Giwayen Mata.
- Take a quick vacation to the islands of Hawaii and Tahiti with Dawn Mahealani Douglas and her vibrant Polynesian dances.
- Dance, sing, and clap along to the fun, upbeat sounds of Mountain Top Polka Band.
- Listen to fun and captivating tales from local storyteller Deborah Strahorn.
- Learn some new steps and be a part of the action with ¡Flamenco! Presented by Berdolé.
Both days:
- Create your very own Origami and paper crafts with the experts from The Japan-America Society of Georgia.
- Romp and play with the Lion Dancers, learn Kung Fu, and enjoy special performances with Chien Hong School of Kung Fu.
- Kid-friendly activity stations, crafts and more.
Wild World Weekend is FREE for Zoo Members and children under 3; FREE with general admission. Check your Zoo map for more info on activities and locations.
This is a rain-or-shine event!
Interested in performing at Wild World Weekend 2020? Email publicevents@zooatlanta.org.