Zoo News

Twelfth Annual Zoo Run at the Birmingham Zoo

May 16, 2017

The community is invited to register today and run wild through the Zoo this Saturday, May 20, to benefit the Marine Mammal Center. The twelfth annual Zoo Run 5k, organized […]

Mother’s Day Weekend at the Birmingham Zoo

May 10, 2017

On Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14, families can enjoy a free child’s admission ticket to the Birmingham Zoo with the purchase of a full-price adult admission ticket (offer […]

All New! Pirate Train Ride at the Birmingham Zoo

May 2, 2017

Set sail on an exciting adventure this spring and summer as pirates take over the Zoo’s Train Ride! The new Pirate attraction on the Red Diamond Express is comprised of […]

Make Plans to Attend the Seventh Annual Tails in the Trails at the Birmingham Zoo

April 25, 2017

On Friday, April 28, from 6:30-10:30pm, the Birmingham Zoo’s Junior Board will host its seventh annual fundraising event, Tails in the Trails, by presenting sponsor Zekelman Industries, and featured partners […]

Beloved Birmingham Zoo Tiger Diagnosed with Cancer

March 30, 2017

The Birmingham Zoo’s beloved Malayan tiger, Kumar, has been diagnosed with cancer and is set to undergo a procedure in April to further evaluate the extent of the cancer. In […]

Spend Spring Break at the Birmingham Zoo

March 23, 2017

The Birmingham Zoo invites the entire community to take part in special activities planned for Spring Break 2017 from March 25 – April 2. Guests are invited to soak up […]

Birmingham Zoo Wins Best Area Attraction Award

March 9, 2017

The Birmingham Zoo would like to thank the community for voting the Zoo the Best Area Attraction in the 2017 Best of Birmingham Family and Kids awards. Over 4,000 people […]

Freestyle Your Spring Break at a Birmingham Zoo Camp

March 1, 2017

The Birmingham Zoo will be offering Spring Break Camp this March 27-31, 2017 for campers in 4K-5th grade. New this year – campers will have the opportunity to “Freestyle” their […]

Teen Volunteers Needed for Summer Season at Birmingham Zoo

February 21, 2017

The Birmingham Zoo is looking for motivated teenagers to volunteer with the Camp Crew Teen Volunteer Program this summer. The Camp Crew Program is a summer program for teenagers ages […]

Valentine’s Day Enrichment for Animals at Birmingham Zoo

February 13, 2017

The Birmingham Zoo will be celebrating Cupid’s holiday the wild way with special Valentine enrichment for the animals on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. From heart-shaped piñatas, ice pops and more, […]