Birmingham Bill Predicts Early Spring!

Crowds gathered Tuesday morning on what began as an overcast day. Everyone waited anxiously to see if Birmingham Bill would see his shadow. “Where is Birmingham Bill?” was the theme of the wildlife show which featured the black vulture, skunk, guinea pig, snake, and several other animals.

After a big wake-up call from the crowd, Birmingham Bill finally made his appearance just as the sun peeked through the clouds. It wasn’t enough, however, to scare Birmingham Bill. He darted out of his tree stump and greeted his audience to announce an early spring. Immediately following, children lined up to get an up-close and personal visit with Birmingham Bill as well as have their photo taken.

 

Join us for School Break Camps 2010
at the Birmingham Zoo!

Winter Break Camps



Campers will spend the day exploring and learning about animals at the zoo. Activities, crafts and tours will teach campers about the animals that live in the zoo. Campers will get up close and personal with some of the educational animals each day. Campers will also have the opportunity to ride the train and carousel - weather permitting.

01/18/2010 (Monday) Feathers, Scats and Tracks
02/15 (Monday) Zoo President Election

Register Online or contact (205) 397-3877 or camps@birminghamzoo.com for more information.

 

Coming up at the Zoo

 

Valentine’s Day
February 14
1pm to 4pm 

Love will definitely be in the air on Sunday, February 14th. Come to the Zoo Ed Classroom where kids will enjoy making a valentine for their favorite animals. Or, you may choose to bring one from home. Keepers will collect the cards and deliver them to the beloved animals and post them near the exhibits. Where, oh, where will Cupid's arrows land?

Storytime:  If Animals Kissed Good Night
by Ann Whitford Paul

 

 

Who will be Zoo President 2010 ???
February 13-16 

WE WANT YOU to come to the Zoo to cast your vote!

Excercise your zoological right and vote for your favorite candidate of Zoo President 2010! Ballots will be available in the membership office and in the Zoo Ed Classroom beginning February 13th for everyone to vote for their favorite animal candidate. Each animal area has nominated a President and Vice President candidate that will be on the ballot. Results will be announced on Thursday, February 18th. Visit our website, Facebook, or Twitter pages to find out who the winner will be!

 

 May 15, 2010 – 5th Annual Zoo Run

Help the Orangutan Conservatory by competing in the 5th Annual Zoo Run at the Birmingham Zoo. Enjoy a morning run and then a full day at the zoo following the event. With new courses, prizes and a day at the Zoo, this year's Zoo Run will be the most successful yet! So rise and shine with us and enjoy a great day as the Birmingham Chapter of AAZK hosts the 5th Annual Zoo Run!