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On April 12, the Birmingham Zoo invites the whole family to take part in Farm Day from 10am to 2pm. This fun-filled and educational celebration of Alabama’s farming heritage will […]

On Friday, May 2, from 6:30-10:30pm, the Birmingham Zoo’s Junior Board will hold its annual spring fundraising event, Tails in the Trails, presented by O’Neal Industries. Attendees will enjoy live […]

The Birmingham Zoo and Alabama Power have joined forces to implement an educational demonstration system using solar panels. Buffalo Dunes Wind Project, LLC and Chisholm View Wind Project, LLC, whose […]

The Birmingham Zoo invites the entire community to take part in special activities planned for Spring Break 2014 from March 22 – 29. Guests are invited to soak up the […]

The Birmingham Zoo is proud to announce its support of Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, an organization dedicated to conservation education. Celebrity actress, Sigourney Weaver, is the Honorary Chair of […]

On March 12, 2014 from 6:30-7:30pm, the Birmingham Zoo will host a presentation on the Plight of the Painted Dogs with special guest speakers, Peter Blinston and Jealous Mpofu. The […]

The Birmingham Zoo recently received a coveted 4-star rating by America’s largest independent charity evaluator, Charity Navigator, for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency. According to Charity […]

Cenzoo, the Birmingham Zoo’s western lowland gorilla moves on February 25 to the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, South Carolina. The Birmingham Zoo joins the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and […]

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 2014 year. The Board is […]

In year 2013, 574,176 visitors made their way to the Birmingham Zoo, setting the Zoo’s all-time attendance record. This is a six percent increase compared to the year 2012 when […]