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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 retail management for cultural attractions, based in Denver, Colorado.  The transition to a new food service provider will be seamless as SSA has provided the […]

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 Professionals, he voluntarily participates in his own medical care, allowing the Veterinary team to get routine blood and urine samples during training sessions. Those samples […]

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 is an annual event that unites birdwatchers from across the globe as they track bird species found in their own backyards, parks and local spaces. […]

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 from 6-9pm. This event will focus on “love” in the animal kingdom. New this year, Woo at the Zoo will feature a wine tasting by […]

  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 not? On Friday, February 2, 2018, the Birmingham Zoo will host its annual Groundhog Day prediction to reveal if Alabama will have six more weeks […]

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 from travelers. “We are excited to have received a Certificate of Excellence for 2017. This award is based off of feedback from the public, and […]

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 canned food item in support of the Zoo’s Community Food Bank of Central Alabama Food Drive, visitors will receive half-price admission and can enjoy the […]

ZooLight Safari presented by Wells Fargo, the Birmingham Zoo’s annual holiday event, is back this weekend, December 15-23 from 5-9pm and will continue throughout the month on December 26-31 from 5-9pm. The Presenting Sponsor of this event is Wells Fargo. New this year, guests can enjoy nightly performances at 7pm by the Singing Santa (nightly […]

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 the 8am breakfast. The 9:30am breakfast is sold out. Participants will enjoy a scrumptious scrambled egg and sausage breakfast with orange juice and coffee at […]

ZooLight Safari presented by Wells Fargo, the Birmingham Zoo’s annual holiday event, will begin this weekend, December 8-10 from 5-9pm and will continue throughout the month on December 15-23 and 26-31 from 5-9pm. The Presenting Sponsor of this event is Wells Fargo. New this year, guests can enjoy nightly performances at 7pm by the Singing […]