Birmingham Zoo

Stay closer to home for spring break, create lifelong memories at the Birmingham Zoo!

The Birmingham Zoo has some exciting activities and animal encounters to make this a spring to remember!

Spring Break Camp
March 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, or 20th
April 16th or 17th

Each day campers will learn about different animals and topics. There will be fun activities, crafts, and tours everyday. Campers will meet and see some of our animals up close during camp each day.

  • 3/16/2009 (Monday) Adaptations & Reptiles
  • 3/17/2009 (Tuesday) Habitats, Birds & Australian Animals
  • 3/18/2009 (Wednesday) Food Webs & Primates
  • 3/19/2009 or 4/16/2009 (Thursday) Classification and Savanna
  • 3/20/2009 or 4/17/2009 (Friday) Life Cycles & Predators

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Camel Rides
Open Now!
Enjoy the Zoo desert style by taking a ride atop one of our camels or simply viewing the camels as they move throughout their exhibit. You'll learn all sorts of facts about these beautiful animals from our knowledgeable guides. Don't forget your camera, you'll definetely want to capture this memorable animal encounter!

 

 

Sea Lion Splash Show sponsored by Red Diamond Coffee & Tea
Starting March 16th
Daily at 10am and 2pm
This wet, wild and fun show is back and features the comedic behavior of our sea lions Bart, Cecily and Triton. Watch them talk, whisper, flip and interact with the audience.

 

 

 

Foam Zone
Starting March 14th in the Children's Zoo

Jump into Fun! You won't be able to tear yourself away from this living attraction. Kids will have endless fun playing in our Foam Zone--an area filled with bubbles and laughter all day long!

 

 

 

Giraffe Feedings
10-11am and 2-3pm Weekends Only starting March 21st

Get up close and personal with our sweet tempered giraffes. Every weekend, Zookeepers assist in helping guests hand feed the giraffes in our African Savannah exhibit. This animal encounter is a memory you and your family will have for a lifetime.

 

Lorikeet Aviary
Open daily 10am to 4pm

Our Lorikeet Aviary has more birds than ever! Zoo guests can feed these exotic birds every day. You and your family will see these birds' behavior as they eat nectar out of your hand. Open now!

 

 


Not a Zoo Member?

Join us today and recieve:

 

  • Unlimited admission to the Birmingham Zoo for one year

  • Free admission to every night of Zoolight Safari

  • Free or discount admission to 150 participating zoos nationwide

  • Invitations to Members Only events and previews

  • Discounts on ZooGala tickets

  • Discounts on over 100 Zoo Classes, Zoofari Camp (Spring, Summer & Winter), and Birthday Parties

  • Pre-registration for Zoofari Camp

  • Subscription to Animal Tracks magazine

  • 10% discount on all Zoo Gift Shop merchandise including the new Animal Land products

  • And much more!


Becoming a member is easy!
Why wait?

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This outing will combine two fun-filled events into one fabulous occasion for your entire family!

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