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Protective Life Carousel Rides

Full Moon BBQ Wild Slide

Red Diamond Express Train Ride

Sea Lion Training

10:00am
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12:00pm

Children’s Zoo Contact Yard

Schaeffer Eye Center Lorikeet Aviary

Sea Lion Training

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🦒🦒 GIRAFFE FEEDINGS COMING SOON! Enjoy your Spring Break with us, beginning this Saturday March 23 at the Zoo! . Just in time for the opening of your seasonal favorites and special activities. Start your weekend having fun at our Giraffe Encounter from 10am-3pm! . Giraffe feedings are daily and begin Saturday, March 23 from 10am-3pm at the Kiwanis Giraffe Encounter. Cost is $3.50 plus tax and weather dependent. . Spring Break at the Zoo is March 23 - 31. Purchase your admission tickets and All Adventure Wristbands at birminghamzoo.com . #Giraffe #BhamZoo #BirminghamZoo Megan R. @two_danes_and_a_weenie

⭐ ZOO CAREER DAY: Join us tomorrow on Thursday, March 21 for our annual Career Day featuring the fantastic staff of the Birmingham Zoo! The event is a wonderful opportunity for middle and high school students to learn about the many exciting and unique careers at the Zoo. Guests can enjoy meeting staffers and learning what inspires their passion to conserve the natural world! . Location: Henley Park Date: Thursday, March 21st Time: 9am-1pm . #BhamZoo #BirminghamZoo

🤗 MEMBER APPRECIATION MORNING : Just a reminder for Zoo Members to join us tomorrow morning on Saturday, March 16 at 8am - 9am for early fun at the Zoo! . Members can explore the Zoo before it opens to other guests, enjoy free rides, and special breakfast treats (while supplies last) in the Membership Office! . As always, Thank You for continued support of your Zoo! See you in the morning . #BhamZoo #BirminghamZoo Meghan Murphy @megbmurphy

EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW ON SALE: You’re invited to join us for a fun night at Tails in the Trails presented by the Birmingham Zoo Junior Board! . 🥂 Our ninth annual event will take place on Friday, May 31 from 6:30-10:00pm in the Birmingham Zoo’s signature Trails of Africa area. Enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres and a variety of craft beers from local staples, signature cocktails, an online auction, plus so much more! *Tails in the Trails is a 21+ event. . ***Early Bird Tickets NOW ON SALE*** http://tinyurl.com/y43l425a . First Announced Eateries Cowfish Sushi Burger @thecowfishsbb Jimmy John's @jimmyjohns

GUESS WHAT: One of your favorite seasonal activities is NOW OPEN! Meet our beloved Rainbow Lorikeets up close and feed them too on your next visit to the Zoo! . Enjoy feedings daily (weather permitting) from 10am-4pm at the Schaeffer Eye Center Lorikeet Aviary. . FUN FACT: Rainbow Lorikeets are sweet, affectionate birds who are known for their comical antics and congenial personalities! . #RainbowLorikeet #BhamZoo #BirminghamZoo Zoo Services Lead, Zach C.

ZOO PARKING RENOVATION ANNOUNCEMENT: In our efforts to improve your Zoo and provide you with the best visitor experience, we will be updating our parking infrastructure. . Beginning now through April, restorations will take place on our main entrance parking lot. Guests will be routed to specific parking areas as we close down and restrict access to various parking zones. Updates to the parking lot will occur in phases to include resurfacing and repaving. . We ask that you please drive slowly, safely, and watch out for other guests, construction crew and vehicles. We apologize for any inconvenience the parking lot renovation may cause. . We thank you for your patience and cooperation during our parking construction project and especially thank you for continued support to your Zoo! . #BhamZoo #BirminghamZoo

‍♀️‍♂️‍♂️ TEEN VOLUNTEERS: Want to get out of the house this summer? Do you have a passion for animals? . Well sign up to be a Camp Crew Teen this Summer at the Birmingham Zoo! As a Camp Crew Teen Volunteer you will assist in inspiring campers’ passion for the natural world. . Applicants Must: Be 13-17 years old Have a desire to try new things Possess the maturity to represent the zoo in a responsible manner . ⭐️ APPLY TODAY at www.birminghamzoo.com/get -involved/volunteer/teen-volunteer-opportunities/ . #BhamZoo #BirminghamZoo

2 MORE BREWERIES ADDED: Our annual Zoo, Brews and Full Moon Bar-B-Que event at the Birmingham Zoo is growing with Straight To Ale Brewing and Blue Pants Brewery added to the event roster! . Mark your calendars and join us on Saturday, June 22 from 5:30-8:30pm. . #ZooBrews #BhamZoo #BirminghamZoo