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The Birmingham Zoo is pleased to introduce new members and welcome back former members to the Board of Directors and the Board Officers for the Zoo’s 60th anniversary year. The […]

In year 2014, 574,581 visitors made their way to the Birmingham Zoo, setting the Zoo’s all-time attendance record, passing the record for year 2013 when the Zoo saw 574,176 visitors. […]

The Birmingham Zoo celebrates the life of Gonzo, an approximately 34- year-old American bald eagle, who passed away January 15, 2015. It is estimated that Gonzo was born in the […]

The Birmingham Zoo was awarded $1,000,000 from the Robert R. Meyer Foundation for the Zoo’s Capital Campaign to name the new outdoor orangutan exhibit. Elmer B. Harris, a member of […]

On Monday, January 19, the Birmingham Zoo invites the community to give back to those in need in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. By donating any nonperishable […]

The Birmingham Zoo was awarded a $1 million grant from the Hugh Kaul Foundation for the Zoo’s Capital Campaign to name the Hugh Kaul plaza to be located inside the […]

Grant will be used to develop new park between Trails of Africa and Asian Passage exhibits. The Birmingham Zoo attracts nearly 575,000 visitors a year, with one of its most […]

The Birmingham Zoo set a new, all-time attendance record for the months of October and November and is on pace to set an overall attendance record for the third year […]

The Birmingham Zoo invites the entire community to give back to those in need this holiday season. On Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23, Zoo visitors can enjoy half-price […]

In honor of Veterans Day, all active and retired military and their dependents will receive free admission to the Birmingham Zoo on Monday, November 10 and Tuesday, November 11 upon […]