Zoo Atlanta Adds Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop

New ice cream vendor to help visitors beat the Georgia heat

Mar. 22, 2026 at 4:33pm

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Zoo Atlanta is welcoming a new culinary partner, Ben & Jerry's, to its on-site food offerings. The Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop will be open Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., serving scoops, milkshakes, cones, and sundaes to help visitors cool off during the warmer months.

Why it matters

The addition of a beloved ice cream brand like Ben & Jerry's is part of Zoo Atlanta's ongoing efforts to enhance the overall visitor experience by providing new food and beverage options. This aligns with the zoo's goal of offering something for everyone and raising the bar on the quality of the zoo experience.

The details

The new Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop at Zoo Atlanta will feature the brand's iconic super-premium ice cream and non-dairy desserts. This is part of the zoo's strategy to continuously improve its food, beverage, and concessions offerings for members and guests.

  • The Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop will open at Zoo Atlanta in spring 2026.

The players

Zoo Atlanta

A zoo located in Atlanta, Georgia that is home to a variety of animal species and offers educational and recreational experiences for visitors.

Ben & Jerry's

A popular American ice cream company known for its super-premium ice cream and non-dairy desserts.

Jennifer Smith

The Chief Operating Officer of Zoo Atlanta.

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What they’re saying

“Each year, Zoo Atlanta strives to raise the bar on the quality of the Zoo experience for our Members and guests through new opportunities, offerings, and food, beverage and concessions options that truly highlight the fact that Zoo Atlanta is a place where there is something for everyone.”

— Jennifer Smith, Chief Operating Officer, Zoo Atlanta

What’s next

The new Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop at Zoo Atlanta is expected to open in time for the spring and summer seasons, providing visitors with a new way to beat the Georgia heat.

The takeaway

Zoo Atlanta's addition of a Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop demonstrates the zoo's commitment to continuously enhancing the visitor experience by offering new and popular food and beverage options. This aligns with the zoo's goal of providing something for everyone and raising the overall quality of the zoo visit.