May 25, 26, 27 & 28
Memorial Day weekend is a great time to visit the Zoo! Come out and join in all the fun the Zoo has to offer over this long holiday weekend. Feed the giraffes, take a camel ride, check out a Wildlife Show, visit Granny’s Butterfly Garden and much more! Be sure to enjoy the Lion Cubs’ 1st Birthday Party on May 26th from 11am to 1pm.

In honor of this holiday, all active and retired military and their dependents get free admission to the Zoo on May 25th, 26th, 27th and 28th with valid military identification.

Beginning May 26th, the Zoo will be open for extended summertime hours from 9am to 7pm on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

 
The Membership Drive is going on until May 31st! Join or renew during the Membership Drive, and Family Memberships and above will receive a Passport to Adventure with over $100 in savings at the Zoo. Come to the Membership Office today to become a member! During your visit, enjoy the many activities and animals the Zoo has to offer. It’s a great time to be at the Zoo! Click here to become a member online.

Join Dr. William Foster and his wife, Jean Cecil, for an 11 day vacation (July 26-August 5, 2012) to the Galapagos Islands.  Dr. Foster is leading a memorable trip touring the Galapagos Islands aboard the Integrity, a private yacht. The tour is provided by International Nature and Cultural Adventures (INCA) and the Birmingham Zoo.

For more information and to register click here.

May 17
5:30 – 9pm

The Birmingham Zoo’s Junior Board will hold its 2nd annual spring event, Tails in the Trails, on May 17th from 5:30 to 9pm in Trails of Africa. Guests can enjoy live music, food, cocktails and animal encounters while viewing the elephants on exhibit. To purchase tickets for Tails in the Trails, call 205.879.0409. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

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The best place for summer fun is at a Birmingham Zoo camp! Camps feature up-close animal encounters, train and carousel rides, fun playing in the water fountains, guided tours and much more. There are exciting full-day (8:30am to 3:30pm) and half-day (8:30am to 12:30pm) camps available for children going into 4K through 8th grade. Click here for more information and to register today.