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Protective Life Carousel Rides

Full Moon BBQ Wild Slide

Red Diamond Express Train Ride

Schaeffer Eye Center Lorikeet Aviary

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12:00pm

Children’s Zoo Contact Yard

Sea Lion Training

Coca-Cola UNITED Predator Zone (Lion Training)

Sea Lion Training

Coca-Cola UNITED Predator Zone (Lion Training)

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CAMEL RIDES START TOMORROW: We have so many exciting activities planned for you this weekend at the Zoo! Just in time for the start of Spring Break, purchase your admission tickets and All Adventure Wristbands ahead of time at birminghamzoo.com! . Camel Rides are daily starting Saturday, March 23 from 9am–4:45pm. Cost is $5 plus tax – per rider. Children under the age of 3 MUST be accompanied by an adult and reach over the safety bar. *Weather dependent. . All Adventure Wristbands cost $17 plus tax and grant guests access to unlimited rides on the train, carousel and slide, in addition to one camel ride, one ticket for giraffe feeding and one ticket for lorikeet feeding. . #Camel #BhamZoo #BirminghamZoo Deana @deanabrice

CHILDREN'S ZOO CONTACT YARD: When's the last time you stopped by the Barn in Children's Zoo is visit our friendly sheep and goats? Now is the perfect time to interact with our animals up-close and participate in enrichment/behavioral activities! . Children’s Zoo Contact Yard is open daily from 10am-12pm . #Sheep #BhamZoo #BirminghamZoo Taylor @iwrestledtaylor

SPLASH PADS OPENING TOMORROW! We can't wait to see you and the kids this weekend for water play and fun at the Zoo! . Splash Pads open on Saturday, March 23 just in time for Spring Break at the Zoo! . #BhamZoo #BirminghamZoo Courtney @raisingsuchergirls

🦒🦒 GIRAFFE FEEDINGS COMING SOON! Enjoy your Spring Break with us, beginning this Saturday March 23 at the Zoo! . Just in time for the opening of your seasonal favorites and special activities. Start your weekend having fun at our Giraffe Encounter from 10am-3pm! . Giraffe feedings are daily and begin Saturday, March 23 from 10am-3pm at the Kiwanis Giraffe Encounter. Cost is $3.50 plus tax and weather dependent. . Spring Break at the Zoo is March 23 - 31. Purchase your admission tickets and All Adventure Wristbands at birminghamzoo.com . #Giraffe #BhamZoo #BirminghamZoo Megan R. @two_danes_and_a_weenie

⭐ ZOO CAREER DAY: Join us tomorrow on Thursday, March 21 for our annual Career Day featuring the fantastic staff of the Birmingham Zoo! The event is a wonderful opportunity for middle and high school students to learn about the many exciting and unique careers at the Zoo. Guests can enjoy meeting staffers and learning what inspires their passion to conserve the natural world! . Location: Henley Park Date: Thursday, March 21st Time: 9am-1pm . #BhamZoo #BirminghamZoo

🤗 MEMBER APPRECIATION MORNING : Just a reminder for Zoo Members to join us tomorrow morning on Saturday, March 16 at 8am - 9am for early fun at the Zoo! . Members can explore the Zoo before it opens to other guests, enjoy free rides, and special breakfast treats (while supplies last) in the Membership Office! . As always, Thank You for continued support of your Zoo! See you in the morning . #BhamZoo #BirminghamZoo Meghan Murphy @megbmurphy

EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW ON SALE: You’re invited to join us for a fun night at Tails in the Trails presented by the Birmingham Zoo Junior Board! . 🥂 Our ninth annual event will take place on Friday, May 31 from 6:30-10:00pm in the Birmingham Zoo’s signature Trails of Africa area. Enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres and a variety of craft beers from local staples, signature cocktails, an online auction, plus so much more! *Tails in the Trails is a 21+ event. . ***Early Bird Tickets NOW ON SALE*** http://tinyurl.com/y43l425a . First Announced Eateries Cowfish Sushi Burger @thecowfishsbb Jimmy John's @jimmyjohns

GUESS WHAT: One of your favorite seasonal activities is NOW OPEN! Meet our beloved Rainbow Lorikeets up close and feed them too on your next visit to the Zoo! . Enjoy feedings daily (weather permitting) from 10am-4pm at the Schaeffer Eye Center Lorikeet Aviary. . FUN FACT: Rainbow Lorikeets are sweet, affectionate birds who are known for their comical antics and congenial personalities! . #RainbowLorikeet #BhamZoo #BirminghamZoo Zoo Services Lead, Zach C.