Meet Our New Addition!

Meet Jackson, our newest Zoo baby!

For the fourth year in a row, one of the Birmingham Zoo’s female zebras has given birth. Zookeepers arriving Sunday morning discovered the eagerly awaited foal in the African Savannah exhibit.

The new zebra is already walking and nursing. Veterinarians conducted a brief examination of the newborn. The foal weighs a healthy 88.5 lbs. and is a boy! Zoo staff named the new baby boy Jackson after his father, Jack.

Be sure to come by and see our new addition!

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1st Annual Zoo Run - Stampeding for Wild Elephants

May 12, 6 pm
Attention runners! Join us May 12, 2006, as Food World presents the First Annual Zoo Run: Stampeding for Wild Elephants. The race will feature the 10K Cheetah Challenge, 5K You Can Toucan and Turtle Trot for Kids. Registration fees will benefit the International Elephant Foundation. Sign up today! Click here to download your registration form! You can also register at www.active.com.

Mother’s Day Mom and Me Tea

May 14, 1 pm or 3 pm
Join us on Mother’s Day for a special Mom and Me Tea on Grandma’s Back Porch featuring kid-friendly sandwiches, cheese straws, ice cold lemonade, and a special story time. Each mom will also receive a plush flower. Also included in this special day will be a keeper talk about our newest mom in the Zoo, Bodine, one of the Zoo's zebras. Fancy hats and white gloves encouraged! Call 205.879.0409 to reserve your spot!

Members: $11 Ages 11 and up, $7.00 Ages 3-10
Non-Members: $13 Ages 11 and up, $9 Ages 3-10

Summer Zoofari Camp 2006

Become part of the animal investigation sensation.

Go on special behind-the-scenes tours, make crafts, play games, & see animals up close and personal while making new friends. Camp also includes: snacks, carousel and train rides. Click here for more information and to register!


Mark Your Calendar!

Wild About Books! Story Time
Back by popular demand - every Friday at 10:00 beginning tomorrow, March 31, join us for story time and animal encounter on Grandma's Back Porch in the Alabama Wilds!

March 31 There's an Alligator Under my Bed

Butterfly Encounter - Grand Opening
April 15, 10 am

Discover the world of butterflies all over again - walk among emperors, monarchs and admirals, painted ladies and variegated fritillaries, zebra longwings and tiger swallowtails.

Zoo Night at the Met
Beginning April 18

Join us every Tuesday night, beginning April 18, (home games only) for fun-filled nights of Baron's Baseball and special animal encounters at the Hoover Met.

Join or Renew Online!

Zoo members receive free admission and loads of benefits, including camp and birthday party discounts, ZooLight Safari admission, and special members' only events. Join or renew online today.

Join Our Team

The Zoo is hiring for the 2006 season! We're looking for enthusiastic and friendly faces to join our Education, Visitor Services and Zoo Services Departments. Openings are posted to our Employment page.

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Daily Activities

Lorikeet Aviary 10-4 pm
Sea Lion Feeding 10:30 & 3
Giraffe Encounter 10-11am & 2-3pm ($1 per person)

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