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MARVEL SUPERHEROES: We missed everyone on Sunday, but come experience the excitement this Friday, October 18 with Marvel’s superheroes Spider Man and on Saturday, October 19 with Black Panther! Guests can meet, greet and take photos, don’t forget to wear your favorite family-friendly costume and tag us in your photos using our event hashtag #BhamBATZ . Marvel Spider Man and Black Panther Meet & Greet will be held in the Learning Center during the following times: 5pm – 5:45pm 6pm – 6:45pm 7pm – 7:45pm 8pm – 8:45pm . #BhamZoo #BirminghamZoo

UP & ABOUT: Good Monday morning everyone! We hope that you are off to a good start like Bob, our Bobcat! Make plans to visit the Zoo this week, especially for the second round of Boo At The Zoo, starting this Thursday at 5pm! #BhamBATZ . BOBCAT FUN FACTS: Bobcats are elusive and nocturnal, so they are rarely spotted by humans. Although, they have known to be active during all hours of the day and night. Studies have consistently found Bobcats to be most active at dawn and dusk! . . #Bobcat #BhamZoo #BirminghamZoo Odessa, Duncan & Zuzu @duncan_plus_zuzu

Current mood...relaxing and enjoying this cool breezy Saturday! Meet our California sea lion pair, Farley & Gio, during a Red Diamond Sea Lion Show here at the Zoo on Saturdays and Sundays at 10am and 2pm. Guests to the show will learn about sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, animal fun facts and the need for conserving the sea lions' ocean habitat! . FUN FACTS: Sea lions are known for their high intelligence, playfulness and their loud, roaring bark. They have been seen porpoising, or jumping, out of the water and also surfing breaking waves. Sea lions are very fast swimmers, with the ability to reach speeds of up to 25 miles per hours for short distances. They are also able to travel quickly on land using their flippers. Unlike seals, sea lions have visible ear-flaps, while seals only have ear holes! . #CaliforniaSeaLion #BhamZoo #BirminghamZoo

BOO AT THE ZOO starts this Friday, October 11 from 5p until 9pm here at the Birmingham Zoo! Just to make sure that you and your family & friends are prepared for over the top fun during all 18 nights, here is a list of event activities and attractions along with the event map! . PURCHASE TICKETS NOW at birminghamzoo.com, Events, Boo At The Zoo Tickets . #BhamBATZ #BhamZoo #BirminghamZoo

🧐 I SPY: Can you spot Abbey our Sand cat in her habitat? . . #SandCat #BhamZoo #BirminghamZoo Gabby Y., Zoo Education Admin. Assistant

JOIN OUR TEAM: Looking for an exciting job opportunity at a fun place? WE ARE HIRING! We have positions available in Operations, Zoo Services, Rides & Attractions, and Cleaning Services! Read about the positions and apply on our website: www.birminghamzoo.com > About Us > Employment > Current Positions . #BhamZoo #BirminghamZoo

FLAMINGO HABITAT RENOVATION: We are excited to update everyone on the wonderful new things going on around the Zoo! During your visit, you will notice that our flamingo habitat doesn't have any flamingos inside 🤔. No need to worry, we are in the process of renovating the flamingo habitat! . Our goal is to transform the existing area to improve husbandry in the future. The new habitat will also give guests a more unique and interactive experience with the flamingos during your visit. For now, the flamingos will be off habitat and living behind-the-scenes away from guest viewing. . I know we all look forward to seeing the new flamingo habitat once renovations are complete. The project will last only a few months and we will update everyone on the progress! . #Flamingo #BhamZoo #BirminghamZoo

RED PANDA ENCOUNTER: We are happy to announce that one more day has been added to the current red panda Behind-The-Scenes Encounter! Join us on Saturdays at 1:15pm in addition to Sundays at 10:30am. . In this popular and returning encounter, you will have a chance to meet our resident red panda pair, Parker and Sorrel. Guests will get a behind-the-scenes look at the Predator Building and learn how the Birmingham Zoo is working to care for animals here and in the wild! . REGISTER TODAY at https://www.birminghamzoo.com/visitor-info/behind-the-scenes-encounters/ . . #BhamZoo #BirminghamZoo Alicia H. @leesh_hess