Join us for Zoolights Safari presented by HengerRast Mortgage!
December 14-23 & 26-30
5 to 9 pm 
FREE for Zoo members
Not a member? Join today!
$7 each for non-members
Enjoy a fabulous night of lights, fun and holiday spirit as the Birmingham Zoo comes alive for 15 nights presented by HengerRast Mortgage! It’s the only place in Birmingham where it snows every night. Also, enjoy a light show synchronized to all your favorite holiday tunes!
Santa and snow will be appearing nightly!
Purchase your pre-sale tickets now at the Zoo's Ticket Office or the Children's Hospital Gift Shop!
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Membership Drive - FREE Giraffe Plush!
October 15 – December 31
This is YOUR chance to live like the King of the Jungle – 363 days of the year! Become a member of the Birmingham Zoo and you’ll get UNLIMITED admission for one full year and 15 FREE nights of Zoolights Safari and much more. Also, join at the family membership level or above during October 15 to December 31 and you’ll receive an adorable giraffe plush (while supplies last), a chance to win a FREE night-time tour and much more!
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For more information or to sign up, visit us online or call the Zoo’s membership office at 205.879.0409!
Holiday with the Animals
Dec 15, 10 to 2 pm
Watch the animals unwrap enrichment gifts and, just like the kids, spend more time playing with the boxes! Zookeepers will be giving presents to the animals all day. Also, celebrate Babec the Gorilla and Kwanza the Lion's birthdays (both during December) during this festive day.
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