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Location
Accessibility
Only service animals permitted within Bear Hollow Zoo
Best time
Visit in late spring or warmer months to see the most active animals, especially the American Black Bear which doesn't make frequent appearances until later in spring. Several visitors noted animals were sheltering during colder weather visits.
Visitor tip
This zoo is ideal for toddlers and young children due to its small, manageable size, minimal crowds, and easy walking trails with good elevation views. Bathrooms are conveniently located at the entrance.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Location
- Memorial Park, Athens-Clarke County, GA
- Hours
- 9AM - 5PM daily
- Residents
- Non-releasable native wildlife ambassadors
What visitors say
Cute little zoo - fun for a free trip. Will definitely combine with another outing. We went there in colder weather so lot of the animals was sheltering. Will definitely go back when it is warmer - would love to see the black bear and…
We had a nice time with our guests. The bald eagle is my favorite one. The bald eagle is a large bird of prey with a distinctive white head and tail, dark brown body, and yellow beak and talons. It is the national bird of the United…
We enjoyed our visit to the zoo at Bear Hallow. The best part is it is a free zoo! We got to see the otter, alligator, owls, a doe, tortoises, and the eagle. We were sad the bear enclosure was being renovated so they were away but that…
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Did You Know?
- Bear Hollow Zoo is completely free to visit, making it an unusual and accessible educational attraction in the region
- The zoo is located within Memorial Park and features a wildlife trail component, integrating the zoo experience with broader nature trails and outdoor recreation
- The zoo houses multiple owl species including Eastern Screech Owls, Barred Owls, and Great Horned Owls, offering visitors diverse raptor viewing opportunities
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