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Members Only Sneak Preview of Kangaroo Kountry!

Members Only Sneak Preview
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Kangaroo Kountry

Thursday, April 24, 9 am to 5 pm
Friday, April 25, 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday, April 26, 9 am to 12 pm

Attention Zoo Members! Join us for a special members only sneak peek of the new exhibit, Kangaroo Kountry presented by Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Company (before it opens to the public). This is your chance to meet and interact with our new red and gray kangaroos! Members must present current membership card or a current temporary card at the new exhibit.

The grand opening to the public will be Saturday, April 26 at noon!

Don't Miss the Kangaroo Walkabout!

 

Mark Your Calendars for these Zoo-per Events!

Wild About Books! Story Time
Sponsored by Books-A-Million
April 11, 10 am
Join us every Friday at 10 am on Grandma’s Back Porch for a story about a Zoo animal, craft and special animal encounter! Runs through September 26.

Butterfly Encounter - Season Opening April 19th!
Sponsored by First American Bank
10 to 4 pm daily, weather permitting
The 3,000-square-foot botanical exhibit sponsored by First American Bank features butterflies of more than 20 species, all native to Alabama.

 

Party for the Planet Earth Day Celebration
April 20, 9 am to 7 pm
The Birmingham Zoo invites the community to enjoy FREE admission on Sunday, April 20, 2008, from 9 am to 7 pm for the Party for the Planet Earth Day Celebration. In addition to free admission, visitors will be able to take part in several FREE activities and shows taking place throughout the day including FREE train and carousel rides, Sea Lion Splash Shows, special animal keeper talks throughout the day, story time, educational animal shows and much more. The event, part of a nationwide celebration with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, will help visitors discover ways to make a difference in conservation and improve the environment on local, national and global levels.