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Watch the Dino Discovery TV commercial: Click here to listen to the Dino Discovery radio commercial.   The Zoo’s newest exhibit, Dino Discovery presented by Wells Fargo, will give you the opportunity to hear dinosaurs roar, see them move and … Continue reading →

Open now! Visit Granny’s Butterfly Garden and walk around emperors, monarchs, admirals, painted ladies, variegated fritillaries, zebra longwings and tiger swallowtails. This is an experience you won’t want to miss!

May 24-27 Come celebrate Memorial Day weekend at the Zoo! Experience the Red Diamond Sea Lion Splash Show, which features an even closer look at this aquatic species and showcases new behaviors from the Zoo’s California sea lions like back … Continue reading →

June 16 Come celebrate Dad’s special day at the Zoo! In recognition of Father’s Day, dads get in free at the Zoo with the purchase of a full-price child’s admission. Guests can experience the Zoo’s new Dino Discovery exhibit*, feed … Continue reading →

The Birmingham Zoo was nominated, recognized, and/or awarded in several categories of Birmingham Parent’s Family Favorite. See the list below: • Family Favorite – Attraction • Family Favorite – Event: Zoolight Safari • Family Favorite – Event: Boo at the … Continue reading →

The Birmingham Zoo congratulates Evan Lucia as the winner of the Orangutan Naming Contest! The winning name is Nairi. Five-year-old Evan attends God’s House Kindergarten in Vestavia. He chose Nairi because he liked the sound of the name and its … Continue reading →