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As part of International Orangutan Mothers Awareness Day on Saturday, May 10, the Zoo will pay tribute to orangutan mothers around the world. Because of the growing demand for palm […]

April 14, 2014 – The Birmingham Zoo is launching its spring campaign, “Born to be Wild,” featuring a new zipline and the adorable “Baby Bunch.” Named the “Jane H. Brock […]

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 […]