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Tenth Annual Zoo Run at the Birmingham Zoo

On Saturday, May 16, the community is invited to join fellow runners for the Birmingham Zoo’s tenth annual Zoo Run, benefiting the Marine Mammal Center. The tenth annual Zoo Run 5K begins at 7:30am in the Zoo parking lot and finishes in Trails of Africa. Kids races begin at 8am in the Junior League of Birmingham – Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo Barn. Following the race, all Zoo Run participants will receive free admission to the Zoo with the opportunity to purchase additional discounted admission tickets for family (good for the day of the race only), a special t-shirt and more. Visit birminghamzoo.com to register today.

 

Schedule of Events:

6:30am – Registration and packet pickup begins

7:30am – 5K begins in main Zoo parking lot

8:00am – Turtle Trot (Ages 2 and under)

8:15am – Chicken Cha-Cha (Ages 3-4)

8:30am – Skunk Scurry (Ages 5-7)

8:45am – Serval Sprint (Ages 8-12)

9:00am – Awards Ceremony at Trails of Africa

 

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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