Zoo Atlanta is no short stroll from the closet MARTA station, but if you are up for urban exploring or exercise, it is about a 30 minute walk, which you can also break up with brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks.
The closest MARTA station to the zoo is King Memorial. The station sits at the corner of Decatur Street and Hillard Avenue. Make a left onto Hillard heading southbound. Hillard will turn turn into Grant Street as you approach the first stoplight, which is Memorial Avenue. Cross over the street before turning left onto Memorial. Here you will find several restaurants, including a good brunch spot, Ria’s Bluebird.
Turn right at Ria’s Bluebird onto Cherokee Avenue. This street will take you over I-20 and runs alongside Grant Park. On the way you’ll go by Grant Central Pizza & Pasta and Dakota Blue, other eateries.
The zoo entrance is toward the southern end of the park. For other options, see bus routes to/from the Atlanta zoo.
