Zoo News

Birmingham Zoo Supports Community with Food Drive

November 15, 2017

The Birmingham Zoo invites the community to give back to those in need this holiday season. On Saturday, November 18 and Sunday, November 19, Zoo visitors can enjoy half-price admission […]

Spire Awards Birmingham Zoo Grant to Fund ZooSchool

November 14, 2017

Spire recently awarded the Birmingham Zoo a $50,000 grant to help fund the ZooSchool program. Newly named through the sponsorship, Spire ZooSchool inspires passion for the natural world through a […]

Birmingham Zoo Male Orangutan to Have Cardiac Monitor Implant Placed

November 8, 2017

Oliver, the male orangutan at the Birmingham Zoo, will have a medical evaluation performed this week to further assess a heart arrhythmia and to place a remote cardiac device under […]

Veterans Day Weekend at the Zoo

November 7, 2017

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 11 and Sunday, November 12. […]

Second Annual Pumpkin Stomp at the Birmingham Zoo!

October 10, 2017

The Birmingham Zoo is excited to kick-off the first weekend of Boo at the Zoo with a special pumpkin stomp on Wednesday, October 11 at 10am. The Zoo’s elephants will […]

Birmingham Zoo Announces 2017-2018 Board of Directors

October 4, 2017

The Birmingham Zoo is pleased to announce new members and welcome back former members to the Board of Directors for the Zoo. The Board is composed of eighteen professionals in […]

Birmingham Zoo ROCKS this Saturday

October 3, 2017

The Birmingham Zoo is excited to invite the community to “Birmingham Zoo ROCKS”, an all-new event this Saturday. On October 7 from 9am to 5pm, the Zoo will be offering […]

Preschool at the Zoo – Exciting Educational Opportunities for Little Ones

October 2, 2017

The Birmingham Zoo is offering preschool at the Zoo classes to help prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. Preschool at the Zoo will help spark children’s curiosity and develop an […]

Birmingham Zoo to Host Annual Teacher’s Night

September 20, 2017

The Birmingham Zoo is hosting its third annual Teacher’s Night at the Zoo on Tuesday, September 26 from 5:30-8pm. This event is designed just for educators and is a one-of-a-kind […]

World Rhino Day and Bowling for Rhinos This Weekend!

September 19, 2017

The Birmingham Zoo is gearing up for a weekend focused on rhino conservation with two special events, World Rhino Day on Friday, September 22 from 10am-2pm at the Birmingham Zoo […]