Sun., January 13, 2013 2:00pm (EST)

Zoo Atlanta Attracts More Than 866,000
By Associated Press
Updated: 4 months ago

ATLANTA, Ga.  —  
ials say last year, more than 866,400 people visited the zoo, second only to 2000 when 1 million people visited the zoo after giant pandas Lun Lun and Yang Yang arrived. (Photo courtesy: Inspiration Point Studio via flickr)
ials say last year, more than 866,400 people visited the zoo, second only to 2000 when 1 million people visited the zoo after giant pandas Lun Lun and Yang Yang arrived. (Photo courtesy: Inspiration Point Studio via flickr)
Zoo Atlanta officials say attendance in 2012 was second-highest in the organization's 123-year history.

Officials say last year, more than 866,400 people visited the zoo, second only to 2000 when 1 million people visited the zoo after giant pandas Lun Lun and Yang Yang arrived.

Zoo Atlanta representatives say new features including programs offering visitors a chance to feed giraffes, African elephants, komodo dragons and giant pandas were offered last spring.

Officials say the rising number of Zoo Atlanta visitors forecasts a future of continued growth.