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Kangaroo Kountry Grand Opening! 
Saturday, April 26, Noon
We have new animals from the Land Down Under coming to your Zoo! Join us for the grand opening of the Zoo’s newest exhibit, Kangaroo Kountry. Located near the Lorikeet Aviary, this immersive exhibit is home to several red kangaroos, wallabies, and a variety of reptiles, birds and amphibians native to Australia.
Are you ready to go hiking in the outback?
In this new exhibit, you can walk right through the outback with the kangaroos! A public walk-way will wind through the bush, and allow you an up-close look at these amazing animals. Kangaroos will bask in the sun and hop to their feeding station right next to you.
Kangaroo Kountry, presented by Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Company, combines the animals, culture and fun of Australia and brings it to you! So whether you’re a bloke, a Sheila, or a little joey, hop into Kangaroo Kountry soon! Hooroo!
Members Only Sneak Preview of Kangaroo Kountry
Thursday, April 24, 9 am to 5 pm
Friday, April 25, 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday, April 26, 9 am to 12 pm
Attention Zoo Members! Join us for a special members only sneak peek of the new exhibit, Kangaroo Kountry presented by Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Company (before it opens to the public). This is your chance to meet and interact with our new red kangaroos! Members must present current membership card or a current temporary card at the new exhibit.
Not a Zoo Member? Join today to receive UNLIMITED admission for an entire year!
3rd Annual Zoo Run
Register today! 
Attention runners of all ages! Make your way to the Birmingham Zoo on May 10 as Bruno's presents the 3rd Annual Zoo Run: Stampeding for Wild Elephants. The new morning race will feature the Cheetah Challenge, You Can Toucan and Turtle Trot for kids. All registration fees will benefit the International Elephant Foundation.
Andrea Lindenburg, newsanchor with NBC 13, will be emceeing the race.
Join us for a post-race breakfast and a complimentary, fun day at the Zoo for runners!
Schedule of Zoo Run Events (pdf file)
Admission
Adults - $12
Children 2 - 12 years old - $7
Seniors Citizens 65+ - $7
Members receive free admission every day! Admission is half price every Tuesday.
* Plus tax.
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The Children's Zoo will be closing at 3 pm on Thursday, May 8.
The Zoo is closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Christmas Eve hours: 9 am to 1 pm
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