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Birmingham Zoo’s Junior Board Hosts Fourth Annual Tails in the Trails

On Friday, May 2, from 6:30-10:30pm, the Birmingham Zoo’s Junior Board will hold its annual spring fundraising event, Tails in the Trails, presented by O’Neal Industries. Attendees will enjoy live entertainment, appetizers, animal encounters and a cash bar. Early bird tickets are available online for $10 at tickets.birminghamzoo.com through March 12. After the early bird deadline, tickets will be $15 until May 1 and $20 at the door on the day of the event. Tails in the Trails will be an evening full of entertainment in the Junior League of Birmingham – Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo. This event is for ages 21 and up only. Animal exhibits will be closed during Tails in the Trails

The Birmingham Zoo’s Junior Board strives to increase Zoo membership, assist with events and provide promotion of the Zoo. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Barbara Ingalls Shook Foundation and support the new black bear exhibit coming this spring at the Birmingham Zoo

Approximately 800 animals of 200 species call the Birmingham Zoo home, including sea lions, zebras, rhinos and endangered species from six continents. The Birmingham Zoo is open daily from 9am to 5pm. Regular admission is $14 for adults and $9 for senior citizens and children ages 2-12. All Birmingham Zoo Members and children under two-years-old receive free admission

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