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The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) announced yesterday that the Birmingham Zoo was granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. To be accredited, the Birmingham Zoo underwent a thorough investigation to ensure it has and will continue to meet the ever-rising standards, which include animal care, veterinary programs, conservation, education and safety. AZA requires […]

Saturday, September 3 through Monday, September 5, the entire community is invited to enjoy the many activities available at the Birmingham Zoo for Labor Day Weekend. On Saturday, September 3, guests are invited to celebrate International Vulture Awareness Day as they learn about vulture conservation and the important role vultures play in our ecosystem. Enjoy […]

Hundreds of princesses, princes and other fairytale characters made their way out to the Birmingham Zoo on Saturday, August 27 from 10am-1pm for the first annual Fairytales & Frog Day. The Zoo hosted almost 4,000 visitors on Saturday, which represents an increase of over 70% compared to last year. Children were encouraged to dress up […]

There are new species at the Zoo. The Zoo staff didn’t expect them, and we don’t know much about them yet, but people are flocking over by the thousands to see them. You guessed it – there are Pokémon everywhere at the Zoo, and on Thursday, August 25, more than 3,000 guests visited the Birmingham […]

The Birmingham Zoo would like to invite all princes, princesses and fairytale characters to the Birmingham Zoo to join the celebration of Fairytales and Frog Day this Saturday, August 27, from 10am-1pm. Festivities are free for Members or with paid admission to the Zoo. The event will be held behind the Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife […]

The Birmingham Zoo is inviting the community to an all-new special event, PikaZOO – A Pokémon Go event this Thursday, August 25 from 5:30-7:30pm. Guests are invited to enjoy 2 hours of non-stop lures at the Zoo’s 25 Pokéstops, and battle one another at the Zoo’s 2 gyms.  All Zoo pathways will be open, animals […]

In response to the recent flooding and devastation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the Birmingham Zoo has created a fundraiser. As a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the Birmingham Zoo is working with zoos throughout the country to assist our friends and colleagues at the Baton Rouge Zoo as they begin the […]

On Friday, September 16, the Birmingham Zoo will host its largest annual fundraising event, ZooGala 2016, sponsored by IBERIABANK, a partner of the Birmingham Zoo. This annual affair will be held in the Zoo’s Junior League of Birmingham – Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo. Guests are invited to mingle and enjoy dinner and dessert by Kathy […]

The Birmingham Zoo is excited to announce an all-new special event, PikaZOO – Pokémon Go event on Thursday, August 25 from 5:30-7:30pm. Guests are invited to enjoy 2 hours of non-stop lures at the Zoo’s 25 Pokéstops, and battle one another at the Zoo’s 2 gyms.  All Zoo pathways will be open, animals will not […]

The Birmingham Zoo invites the entire community to experience Half-Price Summer Fun Days on the weekends of July 23-24, July 30-31 and August 6-7. Visitors can take advantage of discounted half-price admission*, half-price rides, discounted merchandise in the Gift Shop, and $1 hot dogs in the Zoo’s cafes. In addition, guests can enjoy Dino Discovery […]