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You know it's.... CATURDAY! when Abby the sand cat

You know it's.... CATURDAY! when Abby the sand cat wants to play peek-a-boo!
📷Claire S., Animal Care Professional, Predators
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📢Birmingham Zoo is now hiring all positions fro

📢Birmingham Zoo is now hiring all positions from Accounting, Administrative, and Animal Care Professionals to Education, Guest Services and Operations! Be a part of something WILD and larger than yourself. Make a difference at your Zoo.
Apply Now! https://www.birminghamzoo.com/about-us/employment/
📷 Scott K., Zoo Manager, Predators
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📢SECOND SEATING ADDED! Tickets won't last long!

📢SECOND SEATING ADDED! Tickets won't last long!
Hear ye, hear ye – Princes and Princesses! Join your Birmingham Zoo for a magical morning with our court of Enchanted Princesses during the royal Pancakes and Princesses Breakfast! Taking place on Saturday, August 13 from 8:30 am to 10:00 am at The Peak, the breakfast will be followed by Fairytales and Frogs Day from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm on Henley Park Lawn. https://17236a.blackbaudhosting.com/17236a/Pancakes-and-Princesses-13Aug2022
Many thanks to Homewood Pediatric Dentistry!
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🍧Live. Love. Giant Popsicles. Bety and Sassy, t

🍧Live. Love. Giant Popsicles. Bety and Sassy, the North American black bears are beating the heat with a bear-sized frozen treat made from some of their favorites like blueberries, strawberries, bananas, cantaloupe, peas and carrots!
📷 Dalton R., Graphic Design Coordinator
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Sea Lion Farley says "Be the reason someone else s

Sea Lion Farley says "Be the reason someone else smiles today!"
California sea lions are known for their intelligence and playfulness. Come see Farley and Gio staying cool in the pool this week!
📷 Stephanie J., Animal Care Professional, Predators
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🐾Do you know 'Betula' the North American black

🐾Do you know 'Betula' the North American black bear? Bety' and her sister, Sassy, are rescued wild bears who live near all their friends in the Alabama Wilds by the Children's Zoo.
👉Fun Fact: Bears are one of the most intelligent land animals of North America. In the animal kingdom, their intelligence compares with that of higher primates.
📷 Caroline W., Animal Care Professional, Alabama Wilds
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👉Happy Father's Day!! Spend the day at your Zoo

👉Happy Father's Day!! Spend the day at your Zoo! Every adult who pays admission for the day will receive ONE FREE child’s admission today. Create memories that will last a lifetime at your Zoo today! *Tickets must be purchased onsite.
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🕶🐘 Stayin' cool in the pool! African elephan

🕶🐘 Stayin' cool in the pool! African elephant, Luti, loves the water.
👉Fun Fact: Like most other mammals, elephants are natural-born swimmers. They can swim completely submerged underwater, using their trunks to breathe. Because of this built-in snorkel, elephants can swim for hours without stopping.
📷 Jaclyn R., Animal Care Professional, Elephants
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