Birmingham Zoo

zooedit — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:26:59 +0000

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 take in a pre-historic experience like no other. Featuring 15 life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs, some at heights of almost 20 feet, Dino Discovery will take you on an expedition down a trail filled with magnificent creatures that once roamed the earth over 160 million years ago. Search for fossils in the Dino Dig, learn from a dino expert and even get your picture taken with a T-Rex.

Once you’re in the Zoo, explore Dino Discovery for only $3 (plus tax) for members, $5 (plus tax) for non-members, or you can purchase an unlimited attraction wristband for only $8 (best value).

Follow the dino footprints to the exhibit!

*Every dinosaur has sounds and movement. The combined effect may be too intense for small children.

Birmingham Zoo’s Photo and Social Media Contest – Dino Discovery Giveaway

Dinos are in town! Be on the lookout for the Dinosaur Egg near you. If you find the Egg and take a picture with it, you can submit the photo to enter a drawing to win prizes like a Zoo Behind-the-Scenes Tour, Family 4 Pack of Dino Discovery tickets or a Dino Discovery Fun Pack. The Egg will make appearances at local YMCAs and libraries until July 15th. Make sure to follow the Zoo on Facebook and Twitter to track the Egg.

Click here to learn how to play.

Winner #1 – Victoria

Winner #2 – Lorelai

Sign Up Now for Summer Camp

zooedit — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:00:04 +0000

Camps available for 4K through 8th grade students!
8:30am-3:30pm
Before Care and After Care available.
All camps are full day camps.

Up-close animal encounters, train and carousel rides, fun in the splash fountains and guided tours of the Zoo – the best place for summer fun is at a Birmingham Zoo Camp.

For detailed information including camp descriptions, schedules and pricing, click here.

Come Enjoy Granny’s Butterfly Garden

zooedit — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:15:45 +0000

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!

Memorial Day Weekend

zooedit — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:31:05 +0000

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 flips, high jumps and a balancing act. Take a prehistoric journey through time at the Zoo’s new Dino Discovery exhibit*, cool off in the Splash Pads, take a ride on the train*, enjoy the Wildlife Show and experience all the Zoo has to offer.

In honor of Memorial Day weekend, all active, disabled and retired military personnel and their dependents can enjoy FREE admission to the Zoo with proof of military I.D.

*Additional cost applies.

Celebrate Father’s Day at the Zoo

zooedit — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:36:07 +0000

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 the giraffes at the Kiwanis Giraffe Encounter*, check out a Wildlife Show, enjoy the Red Diamond Sea Lion Splash Show, experience Predator Zone, hear educational keeper chats and much more.

*Additional cost applies.

Birmingham Zoo Voted 2012 Family Favorite by Birmingham Parent

zooedit — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:13:56 +0000

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 Zoo
• Family Favorite – Birthday Party
• Family Favorite – Kids Camp
• Family Favorite – Parent & Child Class: Zoo Tot

Baby Orangutan Gets Her Name!

zooedit — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:19:33 +0000

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 Indonesian meaning – “kind one.” Evan will receive an Adopt-an-Animal package for Nairi, a tour of the Animal Nutrition Center, a Zoo Fun Pack, a photo opportunity with an educational animal that includes a Keeper, and a private Keeper chat. The Zoo raised nearly $1000. All donations benefit Orangutan Outreach, whose mission is to protect orangutans in their native habitat while providing care for orphaned and displaced orangutans. Come to the Zoo to view Nairi on exhibit as she enjoys time with her mother.