Visit the Birmingham Zoo for Farm Day

On April 11, the Birmingham Zoo invites the community and their families to take part in Farm Day from 10am until 2pm. This fun-filled educational celebration of Alabama’s farming heritage will be held in the Junior League of Birmingham – Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo. Farm Day is a community-focused event to celebrate the agricultural history of Alabama with a special emphasis on Birmingham Zoo farm animals. Guests will have the opportunity to see a sheep shearing, participate in an agriculture themed trivia game, observe a hoof trimming demonstration and more. Booths from Alabama 4-H, Alabama Farmers Federation/Alabama Young Farmers, local farmers and local agricultural groups will be onsite to give guests the opportunity to learn about farm tools, agriculture and local farming opportunities. There will also be an up-close experience with educational animals at the Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show stage at 3pm. All Farm Day activities are free with paid admission to the Zoo.

Farm Day Events:

10am – 12pm: Interact up-close with the dwarf Nigerian goats in the Corral located in the Junior League of Birmingham – Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo

10am – 2pm: Visit booths featuring local farmers and agricultural groups located around the Kudzoo Café

10am – 3:30pm: See antique tractors located in the Zoo parking lot and near the Kudzoo Café and carousel in the Junior League of Birmingham – Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo

11am – 12pm: Experience a sheep shearing in the Junior League of Birmingham – Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo Barn

1pm – 2pm: Play a Jeopardy style trivia game in the Corral in the Junior League of Birmingham – Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo to win prizes

1pm – 2pm: Enjoy a Children’s Zoo Livestock Keeper Chat in the Junior League of Birmingham – Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo Barn

2pm – 2:30pm: Enjoy a Goat show in the Corral in the Junior League of Birmingham – Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo

2pm – 2:30pm: Experience a Farrier demo with Napoleon the pony in the Junior League of Birmingham – Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo Barn

2:30pm – 3pm: See a Hoof trimming demo in the Junior League of Birmingham – Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo Barn

3pm-3:20pm: Enjoy an up-close experience with educational animals at the Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show stage

3pm – 3:30pm: Enjoy a Goat show in the Corral in the Junior League of Birmingham – Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo

Approximately 950 animals of 230 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 $15* for adults and $10* for senior citizens and children ages 2-12 (*Price not including tax). All Birmingham Zoo Members and children under two-years-old receive free admission.

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