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GREEN LIGHTS - RED LIGHTS - PURPLE LIGHTS - BLUE LIGHTS! Join us tonight and throughout the entire week for ZooLight Safari! . Purchase tickets at www.birminghamzoo.com . ZooLight Safari is presented by Wells Fargo from 5p-9p NOW through December 23 and December 26-31 at the Birmingham Zoo. . #ZooLightSafari #birminghamzoo #bhamzoo @shanroussell

SHELBY COUNTY WEEKEND at ZooLight Safari TONIGHT from 5p-9p all weekend long! . Residents of Shelby County and Shelby County Commission Employees, join us for an exciting weekend during the holiday season at ZooLight Safari presented by Wells Fargo! . All Shelby County residents and Shelby County Commission employees can take advantage of a special buy one get one free ticket special to ZooLight Safari on December 14, 15 & 16 (with Shelby County ID). ZooLight Safari is held from 5-9pm on participating nights in December. Tickets are $10 for admission. The Zoo will also offer $20 off any Zoo Membership to all Shelby County residents and Shelby County Commission employees for this weekend. . WHAT Shelby County Weekend during ZooLight Safari WHEN December 14, 15, 16 TIME 5:00 – 9:00pm WHERE Birmingham Zoo PRICING $10 Admission – Shelby County residents & Shelby County Commission employees with Shelby County ID PARKING Parking at the Zoo is FREE . #ZooLightSafari #birminghamzoo #bhamzoo

YOU STILL HAVE TIME to reserve your spot at Breakfast with Santa this Saturday morning, December 15 at 8am! . Purchase tickets at https://www.birminghamzoo.com/event/breakfast-with-santa-2018/ . #birminghamzoo #bhamzoo

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Nairi! Today we celebrated our young female Sumatran Orangutan's 7th birthday with a special enrichment for her to enjoy! . Animal Care Professional, Jen N. #SumatranOrganutan #birminghamzoo #bhamzoo

⏰Time is running out! The holidays are coming and we have the perfect gift...Adopt an Animal at the Birmingham Zoo by December 14! . This season we are featuring adoptions for our flamingo, giraffe, hippo, elephant and red panda. An animal adoption is a special and unique present for the holidays, birthdays or other occasions. Remember, a portion of your adoption contribution is tax-deductible. To learn more, visit www.birminghamzoo.com/get-involved/adopt-an-animal/ . #birminghamzoo #bhamzoo

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA : Santa is coming to the Birmingham Zoo to join you for breakfast! . Enjoy a scrumptious scrambled egg, pancakes and sausage breakfast with orange juice and coffee at Nourish205 followed by a visit from Ole Saint Nick himself. All children receive a special holiday gift upon arrival. Event price covers Zoo admission for the day, Unlimited Ride Wristband, breakfast, holiday craft, animal greeting and a visit and photo op with Santa. . Make your reservations now for this popular holiday event before it sells out! Purchase your tickets in advance! . WHEN Saturday, December 15th . TIME 8:00am **The 9:30am breakfast is sold out** . WHERE Nourish205 at the Birmingham Zoo . For this and more upcoming events, visit https://www.birminghamzoo.com/events/ . #ZooLightSafari #birminghamzoo #bhamzoo

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY : Join us for a special night of ZooLight Safari presented by Wells Fargo as we illuminate our magnificent 30ft tall tree for a spectacular show of sparking lights! Saturday, December 15 - 6:00pm at the Safari Peak in Trails of Africa. Free with admission! . #ZooLightSafari #birminghamzoo #bhamzoo

When you get caught eating food that isn't yours.... #SneakyOtter . Caught in the act here, is our male North American River Otter, named Slim . #NorthAmericanRiverOtter #birminghamzoo #bhamzoo & Caption by Animal Care Professional, Kirstin P.