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In the spirit of service, the Zoo will be hosting a Food Drive in partnership with the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama on Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 21, 2019. Guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable or canned food item* and will receive half-price admission* to the Zoo.  While you’re here, watch a sea lion demonstration, […]

We have dropped the price of admission just in time before the end of the holiday season! Join us NOW from 5:00p-9:00p through December 31 as twinkling lights illuminate the Zoo during this festive holiday celebration. Watch as the Birmingham Zoo comes alive for a jubilant holiday celebration at our 25th annual ZooLight Safari presented by Wells […]

In partnership with the City of Mountain Brook   The time has come for Christmas tree recycling at the Zoo! Each year the Birmingham Zoo partners with the City of Mountain Brook’s Forestry Division as a designated Christmas tree recycling site. This year of 2018, will mark the 11th year that the Birmingham Zoo, City […]

Join us for a special night of ZooLight Safari presented by Wells Fargo as we illuminate our magnificent 30ft tall tree for a spectacular show of sparking lights!   WHEN Saturday, December 15th TIME 6:00pm WHERE Safari Peak in Trails of Africa PRICING Free with admission into ZooLight Safari      

Presented by Wells Fargo at the Birmingham Zoo ZooLight Safari present by Wells Fargo will feature special nights with surprise guests to help spread the incredible holiday magic! Be amazed by enchanting illuminations and sparkling lights. Enjoy the sounds of seasonal songs and holiday classics as you sing along with our Singing Santa during performances […]

  On behalf of everyone at the Birmingham Zoo, we are deeply saddened by the passing of Giles Perkins, a Founding Board Member of the Birmingham Zoo, Community Leader and friend of the Zoo, on December 2, 2018.   As many of you know, Giles was an extraordinary person and a key figure in establishing the […]

Santa is coming to the Birmingham Zoo to join you for breakfast! Enjoy a scrumptious scrambled egg, pancakes and sausage breakfast with orange juice and coffee at the Nourish205 followed by a visit from Ole Saint Nick himself. All children receive a special holiday gift upon arrival. Event price covers Zoo admission for the day, […]

The Birmingham Zoo Receives First Endowment for Conservation Philanthropists, Phyllis and Larry Wojciechowski create Phyllaris Fund to support Zoo’s PiCA Program The Birmingham Zoo received its first endowed gift for conservation from Phyllis and Larry Wojciechowski to name the Phyllaris Fund at the Birmingham Zoo. The initial gift for the endowment amounts to $250,000 and […]

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 25th annual ZooLight Safari presented by Wells Fargo! Be amazed by enchanting illuminations and sparkling lights. Enjoy the sounds of seasonal songs and […]

In conjunction with our current wildlife photography exhibition, Wildlife in Focus,  the Birmingham Zoo welcomes you to a meet and greet for award winning wildlife photographer Lindsay Donald! Join us on Friday, November 9 from 5:30p to 7:30p at the Birmingham Zoo Predator Building located in the Zoo’s Predator Zone. View the exhibition, mingle, and meet […]