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📚 TEACHER'S NIGHT AT THE ZOO 2021! Enjoy a nigh

📚 TEACHER'S NIGHT AT THE ZOO 2021! Enjoy a night out at the Birmingham Zoo designed just for educators on Tuesday, September 14 from 5:15 pm to 7:00 pm! This one of a kind evening will feature examples of new and improved program opportunities, door prizes and more! Two (2) CEU credits available. Hor d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided. CLICK THE LINK IN OUR BIO to register or visit birminghamzoo.com/teachers-night-at-the-zoo
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☀️OUT & ABOUT: Chaucer is settling in well to

☀️OUT & ABOUT: Chaucer is settling in well to his new home here at the Zoo! So far, he's been on a few adventures and made some new friends. Led by his keeper, Chaucer goes on walks around the grounds where he stops to greet the goats and chickens, before grazing at the retention pond and in the pasture! Stay tuned for more check-ins with our favorite miniature donkey and make sure to stop by the barn in Children's Zoo to say hello to Chaucer!
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📸 Amanda P., Zoological Manager of Children's Zoo & Alabama Wilds

🎉🦒 HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILLOW! One of our female

🎉🦒 HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILLOW! One of our female Reticulated giraffes turned 13 years old today! Willow enjoyed her favorite browse in a creatively crafted "cake" from her Care Team. Make sure to wish Willow a Happy Birthday and visit her in Trails of Africa during your next trip to the Zoo!
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📸 Annie B., Animal Care Professional in Trails of Africa

🐢 Chong the Aldabra tortoise enjoying a cool sp

🐢 Chong the Aldabra tortoise enjoying a cool splash of water on this hot Alabama summer day!
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🐘 Happy National Zookeeper Week! Our campers in

🐘 Happy National Zookeeper Week! Our campers in our Zookeeper Camp got to experience what it takes to be a keeper this week. They’ve learned that being a keeper also means being a researcher, an educator, trainer, cleaner, problem-solver, and conservationist. Here they are preparing the elephant yard for our bachelor herd!
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📸 Kate D., School Programs Manager

🐛 Since May, nearly 80 individuals have collect

🐛 Since May, nearly 80 individuals have collected data for Caterpillars Count at the Zoo and spotted over 530 arthropods! A Zoo Citizen Science Intern currently holds the lead for the greatest number of caterpillars recorded, but you can join in the fun, learn about the project, and watch your Zoo's progress compared to the rest of the country by visiting https://tinyurl.com/BhamZooCaterpillarsCount. You can also join other science projects at home! Get inspired by visiting our Citizen Science guide at https://tinyurl.com/BhamZooCitizenScientist
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📸 Anne K., Education Programs Specialist

🎉 HAPPY NATIONAL ZOO KEEPER WEEK! The Birmingha

🎉 HAPPY NATIONAL ZOO KEEPER WEEK! The Birmingham Zoo is thrilled to celebrate and recognize all of our hard-working and incredible Animal Care Professionals, who provide extraordinary care to our entire animal family! We admire your passion and dedication to animal welfare and conservation. Thank you for making our Birmingham Zoo the best zoo in the state and one of the best zoos in the country! During this week and throughout the year, we encourage guests to say hello to a Zoo keeper and tell them how much you appreciate them!
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📌DID YOU KNOW: Zoo keepers play an important role as educators and wildlife ambassadors! They often create lifelong bonds with the animals they care for throughout their career. A keeper’s day can include an array of tasks including cleaning, food preparation and feed out, medical treatment, training, enrichment, landscaping, exhibit design, animal introductions, public outreach and education, and much MUCH more. Animal Care Professionals have bachelor degrees or higher, and continue to advance their education by attending workshops, conferences, and certificate programs annually. Working with animals requires constant complex problem solving and progressive learning. Beyond their daily duties, keepers are involved in research projects, field work, and conservation organizations.
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📸 Sarah P., Animal Care Professional in South America/Primates

😍 Greetings from your new favorite spot in the

😍 Greetings from your new favorite spot in the Zoo! Stop by the Predator Building and snap a photo in front of our amazing red panda mural by Birmingham artist Shawn Fitzwater of @fitzsignsmurals!
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