Six Gifts They Will Love from Your Birmingham Zoo

Not sure what to get the person who has everything? Give them a yearlong membership to the Birmingham Zoo, a Behind-the-Scenes experience, or a night at one of the top holiday attractions in the Southeast. All of these benefit the animals at Your Birmingham Zoo. 

1. Black Friday Membership Sale
From November 28 – December 1, 2025, purchase a Birmingham Zoo Membership ONLINE using code GLOW25 and you’ll receive one free ticket to Glow Wild!
Here’s what you need to know:
Online purchases only — this offer is not available in person.
You must enter the code GLOW25 at checkout.
Your free Glow Wild ticket will be emailed to the primary member’s email.
Bring the magic of the season to life and enjoy a full year of zoo! Have questions? We’re here to help! [email protected]
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2. Behind-the-Scenes Gift Ideas
Give the gift of unique experiences. Come walk on the wild side at your Birmingham Zoo with our Behind-the-Scenes Encounters with the elephants, giraffes or Komodo dragon!

These unique experiences will provide an insider’s look at how your Zoo cares for our animals. Encounters are led by a Zoo educator and include a tour of behind-the-scenes animal areas, time with our expert Animal Care Professionals, and a special opportunity to meet animals up close. These unique moments can only be had at your Birmingham Zoo and will create memories that last a lifetime!
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3. Adopt-An-Animal
Adopt today and become the proud parent of an animal at your Birmingham Zoo! When you symbolically adopt a Zoo animal, you help provide them with the food, healthcare, and enrichment activities they need to be healthy and happy. You also support our conservation program, which works to protect endangered species and their habitats. Different options are available, and you can select which animal you would like to adopt.
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4. Amazon Wish List for Our Animals
While many of us have a list ready for Santa, our zookeepers have compiled a list of items that will be beneficial to the care of our animals. Below is a link to the Amazon Wish List developed by the Birmingham Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) for animals at your Birmingham Zoo.
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5. Breakfast with Santa Tables Selling Fast
Breakfast with Santa at your Birmingham Zoo brought to you by Truist will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025
Two Seatings: 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Ho, ho, ho! Gather your little elves and head to your Birmingham Zoo for a morning filled with holiday cheer at Breakfast with Santa brought to you by Truist! Enjoy a warm, delicious breakfast in a festive atmosphere that’s sure to make spirits bright.

Holiday Fun Includes:
✨ A visit with Santa Claus—perfect for photos and for making memories
✨ Admission to your Zoo to explore all its wonders
✨ Unlimited rides on the magical Red Diamond Express train
Pricing:
$200 per table of four for non-members (2 & older)
$160 per table of four for Zoo members (2 & older)
Children under 2 attend FREE (children under 2 will be seated in a high chair)
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6. Glow Wild Runs Through Jan. 4; Special Nights Planned
Glow Wild: An Animal Lantern Celebration, beginning November 22, 2025, and continuing on select nights through January 4, 2026. Presented by CHASE with support from Alabama Power and UAB Callahan Eye, this larger-than-life experience invites guests of all ages to explore a breathtaking winter wonderland filled with light, color, and joy. See why Birmingham Homes and Garden just named Glow Wild one of the top holiday escapes across the Southeast.

From Adult Night on Dec. 4 for those 18 and up to other nights with Santa and choirs click below for more details. Members get a larger discount when purchasing online in advance.
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