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Behind the Scenes Encounter - Reticulated Giraffes

Give your animal lovers the chance to see how they measure up with the tallest animal in the world! Available every Saturday at 1:00 P.M. till the end of February. Get to know our four charismatic giraffes as you learn about their adaptations, individual needs, and how we care for them! Tours meet in the main entry plaza and proceed to the giraffe barn in the Trials of Africa. The whole experience will last about an hour. Purchase at https://www.birminghamzoo.com/visitor-info/behind-the-scenes/

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Light up your holidays and Glow Wild at the Birmin

Light up your holidays and Glow Wild at the Birmingham Zoo. Experience one of Birmingham’s top holiday activities and stroll by 150+ new animal lanterns. Ride the train, climb the adventure tower, and enjoy acrobatic shows nightly.

Sponsored by Alabama Power and UAB Callahan Eye, Glow Wild runs now through January 15 on select days. Get your tickets and updated details today at www.birminghamzoo.com/events.

Looking for a unique holiday gift for an animal lo

Looking for a unique holiday gift for an animal lover and traveler? Explore the fantastic nature of South America and the unique beauty of Ecuador. Then, board a luxurious 8-day, 7-night cruise to the Galapagos Islands with Birmingham Zoo’s President & CEO, Chris Pfefferkorn, as your guide. The trip is scheduled for July 11 - 23, 2024. An informational session will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m. at the zoo. RSVP for the info session by Monday, Dec. 4 at noon. For more details, visit www.BirminghamZoo.com/Events

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Get ready to light up your holidays. GLOW WILD at

Get ready to light up your holidays. GLOW WILD at your Birmingham Zoo features more than 150 international animal lanterns and two acrobatic shows nightly. Hop on the Red Diamond Express train and climb the Full Moon Bar-B-Que Adventure Tower for more fun options during your visit. Sponsored by Alabama Power and supported by UAB Callahan Eye, Glow Wild is open each weekend until January 15 and several additional days in December. Glow Wild is open from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Visit www.birminghamzoo.com/events for tickets and more information. Come Glow Wild and help support the zoo animals.

Photos by Michael – Birmingham Promise intern

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Imagine a captivating day in the life of our incre

Imagine a captivating day in the life of our incredible keepers and elephants. Their shifts range from 7 am to 4 pm. Our dedicated keepers work full-time to ensure everything is perfect for our elephants.
The elephants first venture inside their cozy spaces while the keepers head out to the main yard for cleaning and preparations. After training, the elephants enter the yard, making it a delightful sight. Each space is thoroughly cleaned, taking up to an hour and can be challenging for our keepers, but it gets done.
Then, throughout the day, the elephants are pampered with delicious meals, and keepers make it even more fun by tossing hay, fruits, or veggies, keeping them engaged.
After all of that, around noon, it's lunchtime for these majestic creatures, a well-deserved break from their active day. This consists of hay, brush, and a few treats from earlier activities. Lastly, after lunch, our keepers set up the nighttime spots, ensuring the elephants are comfortable and safe.
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Start your holiday season with a new takeover Zoosday series! It features our Bham Promise intern Mic🐘hael with the information and photos #takeoverzoosday experiences@bhampromise @mikes_photograhpy_02 share your favorite elephant facts, photos, or experiences using #takeoverzoosday and join the conversation #bhamzoo #zoolife

Today is #GivingTuesday! A global day of philanthr

Today is #GivingTuesday! A global day of philanthropy and doing good. Now is the perfect time to show your favorite Zoo animal your love. Your support will help them all, including Oliver, one of our orangutans. Support your Zoo’s Animals by making your tax-deductible gift by December 31 at birminghamzoo.com/donate or text “Zoo” to 53-555. To give through PayPal, visit https://givebutter.com/SupportYourZoosAnimals

📷Scott, Zoological Manager

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Your Birmingham Zoo has a special offer on members

Your Birmingham Zoo has a special offer on memberships ALL weekend long! Today is the last day (Monday, 11/27) to purchase or renew your Zoo membership and receive 1 FREE admission ticket to Glow Wild!

Link in bio. Use code GLOW23. #Holiday #Holidaygifts #BlackFridaydeal #CyberMondaydeal #BirminghamZoo #BhamZoo

When you donate to your Birmingham Zoo, you’re s

When you donate to your Birmingham Zoo, you’re supporting endangered species like Himalayan red pandas. These bamboo-loving animals receive the best care possible from your Zoo’s veterinarian staff and animal care professionals.

Show your heart-felt support by making your tax-deductible gift by December 31 at birminghamzoo.com/donate or text “Zoo” to 53-555. To give through PayPal, visit https://givebutter.com/SupportYourZoosAnimals

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