St. Paul United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia holds ‘Zoo Day’ to celebrate sermon series on wild kingdom

St. Paul United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia held “Zoo Day” in celebration of the “Wild Kingdom” sermon series. (Photo taken from St. Paul United Methodist Church’s Facebook post)

St. Paul United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia held “Zoo Day” in celebration of the “Wild Kingdom” sermon series.

On a Facebook post on Tuesday, July 19, the church said that its family members had some fun during the event.

According to the church’s post, the event was held after the church worship at 11 a.m. It was followed by “Zoo Day” on Sunday, July 24 at 1 p.m. in the Atlanta zoo.

The church said the members brought a packed lunch or took advantage of the great food stalls.

Interested readers may visit the St. Paul United Methodist Church for additional information.

Atlanta Zoo Rules

According to the zoo's website, family-friendly Zoo Atlanta is where everyone should enjoy themselves. 

The zoo said they may follow a few guidelines as they visit and enjoy the zoo to get the most out of their trip and guarantee that everyone else has a similar experience.

While on zoo premises, suitable dress, including shirts and shoes, must be worn at all times, according to the website.

On the same website, the Atlanta Zoo retains the right to refuse admittance to or to ask anyone wearing clothing deemed unsuitable or that could interfere with other visitors' enjoyment of a safe, family-friendly environment.

The zoo website said to avoid using foul language or acting in an aggressive or disruptive manner toward other guests or workers.

Except for service animals, pets are not allowed in the zoo, it added. 

The website said the Americans with Disabilities Act's legal criteria are met by Zoo Atlanta's Service Animal Admittance Policy (ADA). 

Service animals are defined as dogs or miniature horses that were trained to carry out a specific activity for a person with a disability in Zoo Atlanta's Service Animal Admittance Policy, as reported by the same website.

It also said animals, including emotional support animals, are not allowed on zoo grounds. Service animals might not be allowed in some zoo areas due to the nature of such locations.

According to the zoo website, a responsible adult must always be in the company of children under the age of 12.

Those who speak up if anyone notices anything suspicious on the premises, such as objects or actions, the Atlanta Zoo said. 

It added that they may also call security at 404-624-5670 or inform any zoo employee.

Prohibited Items

The Atlanta Zoo said there were also prohibited goods that should not bring inside the zoo. These include the following: alcoholic beverages brought in from outside the zoo, balloons, balls (footballs, soccer balls, baseballs, or other recreational balls), drones, explosives or fireworks, frisbees, glass bottles, lawn furniture, and foldable furniture. Moreover, bicycles, tricycles, skateboards, scooters, and shoes with wheels without motors, aerosol cans and spray paint lids and straws, weapons of any sort that are not allowed by the law are also prohibited

Attendees may also visit the zoo’s website for more information.

 

More stories from Crossmap:

Neighborhood Church in Atlanta, Georgia to bless backpacks, school supplies

Saint Mark United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia thanks everyone who came to ‘Make Your Mark Day’

More Local News