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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 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 […]

All Alabamians want to know: will Birmingham Bill see his shadow or not? On Sunday, February 2, 2014, the Birmingham Zoo will host its annual Groundhog Day prediction to reveal […]

The Birmingham Zoo invites the community to give back to those in need on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. All visitors can enjoy ½ price admission Monday, January 21st […]

On Monday, January 13th, the Birmingham Zoo concluded its Facebook naming contest for its newest addition; a baby, male, reticulated giraffe. The Zoo is pleased to announce the twelve-day-old baby […]

The Birmingham Zoo is proud to ring in the New Year by announcing the birth of its newest family member. At 12:12 AM (CST) on January 1st , 2014, a […]

The Birmingham Zoo invites the community to give back to those in need this holiday season. On Saturday, November 23rd and Sunday, November 24th, Zoo visitors can enjoy half-price admission […]

The Birmingham Zoo welcomes the community to raise awareness for red pandas by celebrating International Red Panda Day on September 21, 2013. Guests can participate in the Red Panda Games, […]

Yesterday, September 11, at the annual Association of Zoos and Aquariums, AZA, Conference in Kansas City, Mo., the Birmingham Zoo was honored with the National Marketing Excellence Award in front […]

The Birmingham Zoo is hosting an International Festival July 20th from 10am to 2pm that will highlight the progression of the Zoo from the Civil Rights Movement to present day. […]