COME ENJOY GRANNY’S BUTTERFLY GARDEN
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!
TAILS IN THE TRAILS
May 17
5:30pm to 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 9 p.m. 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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7th ANNUAL ZOO RUN
May 19
5k – 7:30am
Kids Fun Run – 8:15am
Come early and sign up at 6:30am Saturday morning for the 7th annual Zoo Run! Once done with the race, you and your family can enjoy the Zoo for the rest of the day. The Zoo will have four Kid Races: Turtle Trot, Chicken Cha Cha, Groundhog Gallop and Serval Strut. These courses will go through The Birmingham Zoo, including the Trails of Africa exhibit. We look forward to seeing you there! Click here for more details.
SPEND MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND AT THE ZOO
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! 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.
COME CELEBRATE THE LION CUBS’ 1st BIRTHDAY
May 26
11am to 1pm
Join us for a Royal Family Birthday Celebration! The Zoo’s five African lion cubs – Vulcan, Baron, Asha, Kimba and Lily – are all celebrating their first birthday. You won’t believe how much they’ve grown! Come to the Birthday Party and receive a special treat and party crown (while supplies last), as well as face painting. Watch as the cubs enjoy their special “birthday cake” and learn more about them during keeper talks at 11:30am and 12:30pm.
BIG REPTILE DAY
June 17
Get up-close and personal with some humongous reptiles! Every year, the Zoo takes a day to measure and weigh the largest snakes in our collection — the Aldabra tortoise, reticulated pythons and much more. Bring your camera for a special photo opportunity!
ZOO MEMBERS NIGHT AT THE BIRMINGHAM BARONS
JUNE 22
Members get in free (with membership card) to the Barons home game! The Zoo will be there with animal demonstrations. Click here for this season’s Barons schedule.
JOIN THE ZOO FOR A MEMORABLE MEMBER’S ONLY EVENING OR OVERNIGHT
Celebrate the United Nations Year of the Bat by attending a special bat themed Twilight Tour or ZooSnooze at the Birmingham Zoo. During each program, participants will enjoy an interactive animal show, bat related activity, carousel ride and, of course, bring your flashlight for a one of a kind night tour around the Birmingham Zoo. Overnight participants for the ZooSnooze will also have a chance to sleep in the Zoo and experience a the side of the Zoo not seen during the day. ZooSnoozes also include longer tours and even more exciting activities.
ZooSnooze: June 23 (7pm to 7am) $30/person
For more details or to register, please contact Carrie Brooks at 205-397-3864 or cbrooks@birminghamzoo.com.
These ZooSnooze and Twilight Tour events are exclusively for Birmingham Zoo Members. All children must be 5 years of age or older and accompanied by an adult. Payment is due upon registration to reserve your space. Programs occur in all weather. Cancellations are based on weather reports and will be decided prior to the program by Zoo staff. In the event of a cancellation, Zoo staff will notify you to reschedule the program. If you need to cancel your reservation, please call as soon as possible. Refunds, minus a $10 processing fee will be given if requests are made at least 48 hours in advance of the event. Refunds cannot be given for requests made within 48 hours of the event.
CELEBRATE FOURTH OF JULY AT THE ZOO
July 2, 3 & 4
Come to the Zoo this Fourth of July weekend to visit the Zoo’s animals! Enjoy all the Zoo has to offer this holiday weekend, such as exploring the Zoo’s newest exhibit, Kiwanis Giraffe Encounter, cooling off in the Foam Zone and experiencing an up-close and personal look at the Red Diamond Sea Lion Splash Show. In honor of our nation’s birthday, all active and retired military and their dependents get free admission to the Zoo on July 2nd, 3rd and 4th with valid military identification.
RHINO DAY
July 28
Did you know that rhinos have existed for more than 50 million years? In the past, they were much more diverse, but only 5 species of rhinos remain today. All rhinos are under threat of – and all but one species is on the verge of – extinction. Without drastic action and change, some rhinos could be extinct in the wild within 10 – 20 years. Come to the Zoo on Rhino Day to learn all about these fascinating animals. Say “hello” to the White Rhinos in Trails of Africa, get interesting and in-depth information on the species during keeper chats, and be sure to join in on the many games and activities scheduled throughout the day. Come out and help us raise awareness about this species that is currently under the threat of extinction.
