Zoo Atlanta and Cyclorama (Atlanta)

Both attractions are over 100 years old. Both attractions are located in Grant Park. That's where the similarities end. Zoo Atlanta is a world-class zoo that in recent years has gained a reputation as a leader in research and conservation. The acquisition of Giant Pandas catapulted the institution to global status in 1999. Located just beside these animal habitats is a museum that conserves a part of Atlanta history. The Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum features numerous artifacts and photographs, but the big attraction is the Cyclorama painting itself. Commissioned by Union General John A. Logan, the painting depicts the Battle of Atlanta. The largest oil painting in the world, it has been on display in Atlanta since 1893.