The Brief According to the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK), the third full week of July is recognized as National Zoo Keeper Week. The week aims to recognize the work of animal care professionals and to highlight their role in protecting and preserving wildlife and habitats. There's a large and passionate animal care team working at Zoo Atlanta, which has been drawing visitors from around the world for more than a hundred years. In case you didn't know, this week is National Zoo Keeper Week — and there's no better way to celebrate than by visiting the talented team of professionals at Zoo Atlanta! Zoo Atlanta is located at 800 Cherokee Avenue Southeast in Grant Park, and it opens at 9:00 a.m. daily.