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Birmingham Zoo is implementing biosecurity measures to protect all birds inside the Zoo, which will mean many birds will be off-habitat and not viewable by Zoo guests. The Zoo has […]

Birmingham Zoo will be open on the Memorial Day holiday, Monday May 30th, from 9am-5pm. In honor of the holiday, all veterans, active and retired military, including their dependents (up […]

The Birmingham Zoo donors have demonstrated their love of animals and the Zoo with their generous gifts to the spring fundraising appeal, Heart of the Matter – Support Your Zoo’s […]

The Birmingham Zoo’s 41-year-old male Sumatran orangutan, Oliver, is recovering extremely well after a surgical procedure to remove a testicular tumor.  After Birmingham Zoo Animal Care Professionals noticed Oliver had […]

The Birmingham Zoo is pleased to report that the tusk removal procedure on our beloved 41-year-old male African elephant, Bulwagi, has been a great success.  Bulwagi had a crack in […]

The Birmingham Zoo is thrilled to announce the Gopher Tortoise Head Start Program in partnership with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR). The Gopher Tortoise Head Start […]

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 […]

The Birmingham Zoo family is deeply saddened to learn that one of its own, Yasmine Wright, was the victim of a random yet senseless act of violence. Yasmine and her […]

  Protective Corporation Contributes Grant to Match Additional Gifts   The Birmingham Zoo has announced the “Feed Your Animals: Give Today to Secure the Future” fundraising campaign with a goal […]

  The Birmingham Zoo, a nonprofit organization, has received vital operating support from three local foundations, Wells Fargo Foundation, Robert R. Meyer Foundation and Alabama Power Foundation. Since 2002, Wells […]