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Veterans, Active and Retired Military Plus Dependents Receive Free Admission In honor of Veterans Day, all veterans, active and retired military and their dependents will receive FREE admission to the Birmingham Zoo on Saturday, November 9 until Monday, November 11. Guests must show proof of military service (military ID card, dependent ID card, or driver’s […]

Join us for another magical holiday season as twinkling lights illuminate the Zoo for a dazzling 19 nights! Watch as the Birmingham Zoo comes alive for a jubilant holiday celebration at our 26th annual ZooLight Safari presented by Wells Fargo! Be amazed by enchanting illuminations and a million sparkling lights. Enjoy the sounds of seasonal […]

Join us for another magical holiday season as twinkling lights illuminate the Zoo for a dazzling 19 nights! Watch as the Birmingham Zoo comes alive for a jubilant holiday celebration at our 26th Annual ZooLight Safari presented by Wells Fargo. Be amazed by enchanting illuminations and a million sparkling lights!   WHEN December 6 – 8 […]

  Prepare for over the top fun during our 28th annual Boo At The Zoo presented by Wells Fargo! Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions with costumed characters, themed rides and carnival games! The community is invited to join us from 5pm until 9pm for part two of Boo At […]

Prepare for over the top fun during our 28th annual Boo At The Zoo presented by Wells Fargo! Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions with costumed characters, themed rides and carnival games for 18 nights! Come experience the excitement on Friday, October 18 with Marvel’s superheroes Spider Man and on […]

  The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) announced that Birmingham Zoo has been recognized with the 2019 Education Award for the Zoo’s significant achievement in the Spire ZooSchool program. Birmingham Zoo received this national award during AZA’s September conference in New Orleans. The Birmingham Zoo is pleased to announce that Spire is naming ZooSchool […]

Prepare for over the top fun during our 28th annual Boo At The Zoo presented by Wells Fargo! Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions with costumed characters, themed rides and carnival games for 18 nights! Come experience the excitement on Friday, October 11 with Marvel’s superhero Captain America and Saturday, […]

  Prepare for over the top fun during our 28th annual Boo At The Zoo presented by Wells Fargo! Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions with costumed characters, themed rides and carnival games for 18 nights! The community is invited to join us from 5pm until 9pm on the dates […]

Star Wars fans, make sure you don’t miss out on a very special night of Boo at the Zoo as we host Alabama’s 501st Legion! Meet, greet, and get your photo taken with Storm Troopers, Sith Lords, and more as the Zoo is overtaken by the friendliest unit of Storm Troopers you’re likely to meet […]

  On Friday, September 13, the Birmingham Zoo hosted its largest annual fundraising event, ZooGala 2019: South American Sizzle ’n Samba, raising over $480,000 to benefit the Zoo’s animal care and education programs. Presented by IBERIABANK, the celebration was hosted by Honorary Chairs Phyllis and Larry Wojciechowski, Co-Chairs Jayna Goedecke, Amanda Hawkins and Stewart Jones, […]