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  In celebration of the Labor Day holiday, Birmingham Zoo invites the community to join us on Monday, September 2 for one last chance to enjoy our summer activities before the season ends! In addition, the Zoo is offering a discounted admission of $8 to First Responders (with valid ID/badge) and up to four (4) […]

Zoo Members are invited to join us for FREE ice cream sundaes* provided by Mayfield Creamery on Sunday, September 22 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm. Hang out on the Henley Park event lawn and enjoy this “thank you” from us for supporting the Zoo. *While supplies last. Interested in becoming a member? Click here. 

Spend your Labor Day at the Birmingham Zoo! Splash in the fountains, take a ride on the train*, zip down the wild slide*, enjoy a Wildlife Show and experience all the Zoo has to offer. In honor of Labor Day, the Zoo is offering a discounted admission of $8 to First Responders and up to […]

  On Saturday, August 17 the Birmingham Zoo invites princes, princesses and all other fairytale characters to join us from 10am until 2pm for a fun-filled, royal celebration at our fourth annual Fairytales & Frogs Day! The event will be held in the Children’s Zoo. Festivities are free for Members or with paid admission to […]

  On Saturday, August 3 the Birmingham Zoo invites the community to join us from 5pm until 8pm for a fun-filled, pajama-wearing, music-jamming celebration at the first annual Pajama Jam: Back To School Summer Bash! The end of summer is almost here, so let’s have one more party before the start of the school year! Guests […]

  The Birmingham Zoo invites the community to join us for the last weekend of Zoo Fun Days, this Saturday and Sunday on July 27 & 28! Paying guests will receive a discounted admission of $5 OFF each ticket purchased. Guests will have the opportunity to see our two new African elephants in Trails of […]

The Birmingham Zoo invites the community to join us Saturday, August 3rd from 5pm until 8pm for a fun-filled, pajama-wearing, music-jamming celebration at the first annual Pajama Jam: Back To School Summer Bash! The end of summer is almost here, so let’s have one more party before the start of the school year! Guests are […]

Visit the Zoo during Zoo Fun Days to take advantage of discounted admission – $5 off all admission tickets! Guests will have the opportunity to see our two new African elephants in Trails of Africa, experience an up-close lion training at the Predator Zone, enjoy a Red Diamond Sea Lion Show and be surrounded by […]

  In celebration of the Fourth of July holiday, Birmingham Zoo invites the community to join us for four days of fun starting July 4 through July 7! In honor of Independence Day, the Zoo is giving FREE admission to veterans as well as all active and retired military and their dependents. Bring your proof […]

  Birmingham Zoo Invites Media To View Two New Male African Elephants From San Diego Zoo Safari Park Wednesday, July 3 8:30am – 9:30am African Elephant Habitat   Birmingham Zoo invites Journalists, Reporters, Bloggers, and Media to attend a viewing on Wednesday, July 3 from 8:30am until 9:30am at the African elephant habitat in Trails […]