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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! Join us today and tomorrow (July 17-18) during Experience Birmingham Weekend to take advantage of discounted admission! All guests will receive $5 OFF ADMISSION TICKETS onsite and online! While you're here, stop by the Predator Building and snap a photo in front of our new amazing red panda mural by Birmingham artist Shawn Fitzwater of @fitzsignsmurals!
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🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAM! Yesterday on July 13, our

🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAM! Yesterday on July 13, our male Grant's Zebra named Samuel, turned 15-years-old! Sam enjoyed his birthday with various themed enrichment made by his care team. Make sure to visit Trails of Africa and wish Sam a Happy Birthday during your trip to the Zoo!
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📸 Alexandra Z., Animal Care Professional in Trails of Africa

ZOO CAMP OPENINGS! The Birmingham Zoo still has se

ZOO CAMP OPENINGS! The Birmingham Zoo still has several openings in Summer Zoo Camp for campers that have completed grades 6-12. Be sure to REGISTER TODAY at birminghamzoo.com/zoocamps or click the link in our bio to save your place!
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🔸️Grades 9-12
July 12-16 : Zoo Careers
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🔸️Grades 6-8
July 12-16 : ZSI: Zoo Scene Investigators
July 26-30 : Wildlife Researchers
August 2-6 : Zoo Keeper
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🎨 WILD ABOUT ART: We're excited to share our ne

🎨 WILD ABOUT ART: We're excited to share our newest wildlife masterpiece by Birmingham artist Shawn Fitzwater, the creative mind behind @fitzsignsmurals! Stop by the Predator Building during your visit and snap a photo in front of this amazing red panda mural - don't forget to tag Shawn and the Zoo, too! 😊
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📽 Shawn Fitzwater @fitzsignsmurals

2021-2022 HOMESCHOOL registration now OPEN! We are

2021-2022 HOMESCHOOL registration now OPEN! We are excited to offer a learning and discovery experience designed specifically for homeschool students in 1st through 12th grades! For more information, or to REGISTER, please click the link in our bio or visit birminghamzoo.com/homeschool-classes
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