Six New Things to Know at Your Birmingham Zoo

1. Familiar Face – Old Gregg, the alligator snapping turtle, has wintered in the rhino building while repairs were made to the Alabama Steam section of the Children’s Zoo. Old Gregg returned on Tuesday, May 20. While we don’t know an official age for Old Gregg, he is considered to be one of the oldest animals in the Zoo and arrived on July 16, 2008.

2. Memorial Day – Your Birmingham Zoo will be open on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. All veterans, active and retired military along with up to six dependent members of their family will have free admission. Thank you for your service. We look forward to welcoming you to your Zoo.

3. Butterflies & Splash Pad – In time for Memorial Day, your Birmingham Zoo has added 250 butterflies to the butterfly habitat in Alabama Wilds. Additionally, Zoo guests can enjoy seasonal favorites and special activities including the Junior League of Birmingham Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo including the splash pads which will be open through the summer. Enjoy your Zoo and then cool off in the splash pads!

4. Safari Trip to India – The Birmingham Zoo will be hosting a safari trip “The Best of India” from Nov. 8 to 18, 2025. Those interested in learning more about the trip and meeting one of the guides are invited to an information session on Tuesday, June 2 at 5:30 p.m. RSVP to [email protected] to sign up to attend the information session.

5. Pancakes or Brews? –Enjoy breakfast with some of your favorite princesses and delight in a morning not to forget. Pancakes and Princesses will be held on Saturday, May 31 with seatings at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. For beer lovers, Zoo Brews will be held on Friday, June 6 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sample more than 16 breweries on this fun night of brews. For more information on these and other Zoo events, visit birminghamzoo.com/events.

6. New Summer Program for Teens – In addition to the traditional Zoo Camps for younger children, a new program has been created this year for teens at the Birmingham Zoo. Conservation & Careers offers programs for teens ages 12-17. This unique summer experience offers teens the chance to learn about careers in zoos, aquariums, and nature conservation while interacting with Birmingham Zoo leaders and building skills to jumpstart their own future. In this weeklong experience, teens will have a chance to choose which path they would like to travel in order to learn about conservation efforts and career options for their future. Each week culminates in a hands-on project that teens will present to the public at Birmingham Zoo. For more information visit https://www.birminghamzoo.com/education/conservationcareers/.

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