Zoo News

Birmingham Zoo Reinvents Food Service with New Partnership

March 7, 2018

The Birmingham Zoo is pleased to announce that Service Systems Associates (SSA) will now be the exclusive culinary provider at the Zoo. SSA is a national leader in culinary and […]

Birmingham Zoo Providing Care to Malayan Tiger Diagnosed with Kidney Insufficiency

March 1, 2018

The Birmingham Zoo’s resident 18 year old Malayan tiger, Kumar, has been diagnosed with kidney insufficiency. Due to the diligent husbandry training with Kumar by the Zoo’s dedicated Animal Care […]

Bird Lovers of All Ages Invited to Birmingham Zoo this Saturday

February 15, 2018

On Saturday, February 17, 2018, the Birmingham Zoo and the Birmingham Audubon Society are teaming up for a day sure to excite any bird enthusiast. The Great Backyard Bird Count […]

Woo at the Zoo this Valentine’s Day at the Birmingham Zoo

February 7, 2018

On February 14, 2018, the Birmingham Zoo invites guests ages 21 and up to its fifth annual Valentine’s Day event, “Woo at the Zoo” sponsored by DC Scientific Pest Control […]

Birmingham Zoo Groundhog Day Prediction

January 30, 2018

Who: Celebrity groundhog and meteorologist extraordinaire, Birmingham Bill What: Groundhog Day Celebration— Media Photo Opportunity at 9:50am All Alabamians want to know: will Birmingham Bill see his shadow or […]

Birmingham Zoo Receives 2017 Certificate of Excellence

January 10, 2018

The Birmingham Zoo has been recognized with a 2017 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. TripAdvisor gives a Certificate of Excellence to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews […]

Help the Community and Enjoy Half-Price Admission to the Birmingham Zoo on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 9, 2018

On Monday, January 15, the Birmingham Zoo invites the community to give back to those in need in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. By donating any non-perishable or […]

Breakfast with Santa this Saturday at the Zoo!

December 13, 2017

Santa is coming to the Birmingham Zoo for breakfast on Saturday, December 16. Guests are invited to make reservations now for this popular holiday event. Spots are still available for […]

Enjoy a Delicious Breakfast with Santa at the Zoo!

November 29, 2017

Santa is coming to the Birmingham Zoo for breakfast at 8am and 9:30am on Saturday, December 16. Guests are invited to make reservations now for this popular holiday event that […]

Second Annual Pardoning of the Birmingham Zoo Turkeys

November 20, 2017

The Birmingham Zoo is kicking-off the Thanksgiving Holiday by holding the second annual ceremony to pardon the Zoo’s turkeys at 10:15am on Wednesday, November 22. Chris Pfefferkorn, Birmingham Zoo Senior […]