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Make Plans to Attend the Fifth Annual Tails in the Trails at the Birmingham Zoo

On Friday, April 24, from 6:30-10:30pm, the Birmingham Zoo’s Junior Board will host its fifth annual fundraising event, Tails in the Trails, presented by Harbert Management Corporation. Attendees will enjoy live music by Gentleman Zero, bar-b-que, animal encounters, a silent auction and a cash bar sponsored by Cathead Vodka and Cahaba Brewing Company. New this year, guests can meet International Animal Expert and TV Personality Jack Hanna, star of the Fox Show, “Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild!” Tickets are $20 online until April 23 and $25 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’s overall mission, “Inspiring Passion for the Natural World.” Guests will have the opportunity to adopt Bety or Sassy, the Zoo’s newly rescued American black bears. Net proceeds from the event will benefit the Barbara Ingalls Shook Black Bear Trail, the new black bear exhibit coming this summer to the Birmingham 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 twoyears-old receive free admission.

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