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😃Let's play in the sand! Abbey the sand cat is

😃Let's play in the sand! Abbey the sand cat is getting frisky with the fresh sand in her habitat, today.
Fun facts: Sand cats are fearless snake hunters—their prey can include venomous vipers and other snakes. Like many desert-dwelling species, they can survive without drinking water for weeks at a time.

📸 Victoria K., Animal Care Professional, Predators
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📢Birmingham Zoo is offering FREE Admission to t

📢Birmingham Zoo is offering FREE Admission to the Military in Honor of Memorial Day Weekend 2022!
👉Your Zoo will also be OPEN on Memorial Day, MONDAY May 30th, 9am-5pm.
All veterans, active and retired military, including their dependents (up to 6) will receive FREE admission to the Birmingham Zoo throughout Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 28 through Monday, May 30, with proof of valid military ID.
📸 The golden eagles here at your Zoo!
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🌳Just chillin'! As it heats up, you can often f

🌳Just chillin'! As it heats up, you can often find Akili the African lioness cooling off in the shade. She particularly likes to be up high on her favorite rock so she can keep an eye on the giraffe and bongo. To see Akili in action, join us for Predator Zone Lion training on Saturdays and Sundays at 11 and 3!

📸Scott K., Zoo Manager, Predators
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Take time to be a BUTTERFLY! 6 year-old Elizabeth

Take time to be a BUTTERFLY! 6 year-old Elizabeth P. came dressed for the occasion to meet hundreds of butterflies in the butterfly house in the Alabama Wilds. It's an experience you don't want to miss!

📸 Amanda P., Zoo Manager, Alabama Wilds

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Are those BABY GOATS? YESSSSSSS! Meet Fauna and Fl

Are those BABY GOATS? YESSSSSSS! Meet Fauna and Flora - your new neighbors in the Children's Zoo! A baby goat is called a "kid" and you can see these cute kids every day at your Zoo.

📸 Amanda P., Zoo Manager, Alabama Wilds
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Gizmo the red panda is munching on some fresh bamb

Gizmo the red panda is munching on some fresh bamboo! DYK that the diet of red pandas consist of about 85-95% bamboo. We try to replicate their natural diet as much as possible and give Gizmo fresh bamboo multiple times a day!

📸 Victoria K., Animal Care Professional, Predators
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📢Birmingham Zoo is offering FREE Admission to M

📢Birmingham Zoo is offering FREE Admission to Military and Dependents in Honor of Memorial Day Weekend 2022!
👉Your Zoo will also be OPEN on Memorial Day, MONDAY May 30th, 9am-5pm.
All veterans, active and retired military, including their dependents (up to 6) will receive FREE admission to the Birmingham Zoo throughout Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 28 through Monday, May 30, with proof of valid military ID.
Complementary admission is provided by Trinka Davis Foundation.

📸 The golden eagle here at your Zoo!
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#veterans
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