Zoo Atlanta closing early for two days due to extremely high heat in Georgia
File image of Zoo Atlanta. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
ATLANTA - Zoo Atlanta said it will close early on Wednesday and Thursday due to the extremely high heat forecasted in Georgia.
A Zoo Atlanta spokesperson encouraged guests to visit in the morning. The final entry on Wednesday and Thursday will be in the 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. time slot. Entry gates will close at 1 p.m. and Zoo grounds will close at 2:30 p.m.
Zoo Atlanta is expected to return to normal operating hours on Friday.
Highs in Georgia could be up to 100 degrees on Wednesday and up to 97 degrees on Thursday.