Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Applications for our Teen Volunteer Program are now closed for 2024 With over 150 teens in the program, our Zoo highly values the support that each Teen Volunteer contributes on […]

Glow Wild

    Check event dates to purchase admission tickets – HERE   Get ready for the Birmingham Zoo’s larger-than-life illuminated experience, Glow Wild: An Animal Lantern Celebration! Presented by Alabama Power, […]

Teacher’s Night at the Zoo

Enjoy a night out at the Birmingham Zoo designed just for educators! This one of a kind evening will feature examples of new and improved program opportunities, animal meet and greets, […]

Birmingham Zoo Opens Barbara Ingalls Shook Foundation Primate Trek

The Birmingham Zoo is pleased to announce the public opening of the Barbara Ingalls Shook Foundation Primate Trek on March 25, 2023. The Shook Foundation has been a long-time supporter […]

Birmingham Zoo and Birmingham Public Library Team-up To Make Learning A WILD Adventure – June 30th, 2022

The Birmingham Zoo and Birmingham Public Library are pleased to announce the launch of the Birmingham Library Zoo Family Pass Program! This inspiring collaboration is an adventure-packed program encouraging children […]

Birmingham Zoo President & CEO Receives National Award – January 19, 2022

Birmingham Zoo President and CEO Chris Pfefferkorn is recognized by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Accreditation Commission as one of three (3) “Accreditation Inspectors of the Year.” This […]

Glow Wild 2022: An Animal Lantern Celebration – Select Nights Now until 1/16/23

Get ready for the Birmingham Zoo’s larger-than-life illuminated experience! This extraordinary event will be held on select nights from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm during the months of November, December, […]

Brunch with the Bachelors : Meet Your Zoo’s African Elephant Herd

Wake up, elephant lovers! Join the Birmingham Zoo on Sunday, March 5 from 9:30 am until 12:00 pm for a one-of-a-kind experience with our African elephant bachelor herd! Our pachyderm party […]

Teacher Events

Teacher’s Night at the Zoo Tuesday, October 3 | 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a night out at the Birmingham Zoo designed just for educators! This one of a […]

Birmingham Zoo Offers Free Admission to Military and Dependents in Honor of Memorial Day Weekend

In honor of Memorial Day, all veterans, active and retired military, including their dependents will receive FREE admission to the Birmingham Zoo on Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27 […]