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Birmingham Zoo Elephant, Tamani, Moving to Kansas City Zoo
October 5, 2015

Tamani, one of the Birmingham Zoo’s African elephants will be moving in early October to Kansas City Zoo. The Birmingham Zoo joins the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and […]

Child Bitten by Wild Snake at Birmingham Zoo
September 24, 2015

On Thursday, September 24, 2015, around noon a child was bitten by a wild snake at the Birmingham Zoo. In accordance with the Zoo’s protocol, Emergency Management Services were called […]

Birmingham Zoo Giraffe, Griffin, Moving to Florida
September 22, 2015

Griffin, one of the Birmingham Zoo’s reticulated giraffe moves in October to White Oak Conservation Center in Yulee, Florida. The Birmingham Zoo joins the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and […]

The Birmingham Zoo Receives Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
September 9, 2015

The Birmingham Zoo recently received a coveted 4-star rating for the third year in a row by America’s largest independent charity evaluator, Charity Navigator, for sound fiscal management and commitment […]

The Birmingham Zoo Taps Big Data to Predict Attendance Patterns
September 1, 2015

The Birmingham Zoo has partnered with StrategyWise, a Birmingham-based data science firm, to create advanced algorithms to predict visitor attendance patterns. StrategyWise is working with the Zoo’s Executive Director, Dr. […]

Birmingham Zoo Front Entrance to Move in Preparation for Upcoming Construction
August 13, 2015

Beginning Monday, August 17, the Birmingham Zoo will transition the current front entrance to its new location at the Junior League of Birmingham – Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo Breezeway entrance. […]

Celebrate the Zoo’s 60th Anniversary at ZooGala 2015: Birmingham Zoo’s Largest Fundraising Event
August 10, 2015

On Friday, September 18, the Birmingham Zoo will host its largest annual fundraising event, ZooGala 2015, sponsored by IBERIABANK, a partner of the Birmingham Zoo since 2003. This annual affair […]

The Birmingham Zoo Opens the All-New Barbara Ingalls Shook Black Bear Trail
August 3, 2015

BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Birmingham Zoo is set to open the new Barbara Ingalls Shook Black Bear Trail, an all-new exhibit contributing to animal conservation and welfare that was made […]

Birmingham Zoo Receives Grant for New Komodo Dragon Exhibit and Names Campaign Chair
June 24, 2015

The Birmingham Zoo was recently awarded a grant from AutoTec, LLC for the Zoo’s Capital Campaign to fund the new Komodo dragon exhibit in the new Asian Passage. The Komodo […]

Fathers Receive Free Admission at the Birmingham Zoo in Honor of Father’s Day
June 15, 2015

In recognition of Father’s Day, fathers get in free at the Birmingham Zoo on Sunday, June 21 with the purchase of a child’s full-price admission (one free redemption per paid […]

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