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Welcome to the Birmingham Zoo Press Room! Media are invited to use this resource to find contact information for stories, download high-resolution images, see the latest calendar notices and download press releases and press kits.
Press Releases
January 31, 2012 Birmingham Zoo’s Groundhog, Birmingham Bill, Set to Make His Prediction on February 2nd
March 16, 2012 Three Non-Profits Unite for Buy One, Get One Free During Spring Break 2012
March 23, 2012 Head to the Zoo for Farm Day!
April 2, 2012 The Birmingham Zoo Announces Orangutan Naming Contest Winner and Name of Baby Orangutan
April 18, 2012 Birmingham Zoo’s Earth Day Celebration with Emmy-Nominated Puppeteer
April 25, 2012 The Birmingham Zoo Celebrates the Grand Opening of One of the Largest Giraffe Encounters in the Southeast
April 27, 2012 The Birmingham Zoo Holds Second Annual Tails in the Trails
May 4, 2012 The Birmingham Zoo Celebrates the Life of Edward the Giraffe
May 25, 2012 The Birmingham Zoo Celebrates 1st Birthday of Five African Lion Cubs
June 1, 2012 Birmingham Zoo’s Kiwanis Giraffe Encounter Showcased at Sunset Safari
June 8, 2012 Birmingham Zoo’s Second Annual Tails in the Trails
June 15, 2012 Dads Get in Free at the Birmingham Zoo for the Big Reptile Event on Father’s Day
June 22, 2012 Birmingham Zoo Welcomes 4th Elephant as Part of Conservation Mission
July 3, 2012 Military Free Days at the Birmingham Zoo to Celebrate Independence Day
July 20, 2012 Escape to the Trails of Africa – ZooGala 2012
August 16, 2012 Birmingham Zoo’s Kiwanis ZooSchool Receives IMLS Award
August 29, 2012 Birmingham Zoo Announces First-Ever Kori Bustard Hatching
August 31, 2012 Visit the Zoo this Labor Day Weekend and Say Goodbye to the Lion Cubs
September 24, 2012 ZooGala 2012 – Birmingham Zoo’s Largest Fundraising Event
October 3, 2012 Wells Fargo Boo at the Zoo
November 1, 2012 Birmingham Zoo’s Medically Certified Diplomat Veterinarian Aids in Transport of Southern White Rhino
November 9, 2012 In Honor of Veterans Day the Birmingham Zoo Offers Military Free Days
November 16, 2012 Birmingham Zoo’s Veterinarian Receives Diplomate Medical Certification
November 29, 2012 Wells Fargo ZooLight Safari
January 17, 2013 Give Back to the Community on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Enjoy 1/2 Price Admission to the Zoo
January 24, 2013 Birmingham Zoo Draws Record-Breaking Crowd Reaching Over 1/2 Million Visitors
January 28, 2013 Birmingham Zoo Announces New Board of Directors and Officers
February 1, 2013 Groundhog Day at the Birmingham Zoo
February 20, 2013 Dinosaurs Have Arrived at the Birmingham Zoo
March 15, 2013 Dino Discovery Roars into the Birmingham Zoo Just in Time for Spring Break
March 28, 2013 Birmingham Zoo’s Traveling Exhibit Teams Up with Local Libraries and YMCAs for Dino Discovery Social Media and Photo Contest
April 4, 2013 Birmingham Zoo Awarded 4-Star Rating by Charity Navigator and Grant by Alabama Power Foundation
April 9, 2013 Birmingham Zoo’s Junior Board Hosts Third Annual Tails in the Trails
April 18, 2013 Birmingham Zoo’s Party for the Planet Earth Day Celebration
May 2, 2013 8th Annual Birmingham Zoo Run – Run Wild for Painted Dogs
May 15, 2013 Birmingham Zoo’s Third Annual Tails in the Trails
May 16, 2013 The Birmingham Zoo Offers Military Free Days in Honor of Memorial Day
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