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IBERIABANK ZooGala: South American Sizzle ’n Samba On Friday, September 13 at 7:00pm until 10:00pm, the Birmingham Zoo will host its largest annual fundraising event, ZooGala 2019: South American Sizzle ’n Samba. Presented by IBERIABANK for the 10th consecutive year, the black-tie optional celebration will be hosted by Honorary Chairs Phyllis and Larry Wojciechowski, with […]

  Explore and Experience the Natural Wonders of Tanzania on a Great Migration Safari with the Birmingham Zoo The Birmingham Zoo is hosting a trip of a lifetime with an extraordinary expedition to Tanzania, from June 11 through June 23, 2020!  Discover some of the most stunning wilderness and ecosystems in the world, during your visit […]

Zoo Members are invited to join us for FREE ice cream sundaes* provided by Mayfield Creamery on Sunday, September 22 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm. Hang out on the Henley Park event lawn and enjoy this “thank you” from us for supporting the Zoo. *While supplies last. Interested in becoming a member? Click here. 

**Dates on this event post reflect when tickets are on sale: August 20 – October 31 ** Get Ready! Boo at the Zoo is Coming! Make your Halloween plans all month long in October with the Birmingham Zoo! Prepare for over the top fun during our 28th annual Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells […]

IBERIABANK ZooGala: South American Sizzle ’n Samba On Friday, September 13 at 7:00pm until 10:00pm, the Birmingham Zoo will host its largest annual fundraising event, ZooGala 2019: South American Sizzle ’n Samba. Presented by IBERIABANK for the 10th consecutive year, the black-tie optional celebration will be hosted by Honorary Chairs Phyllis and Larry Wojciechowski, with […]

  On Saturday, August 17 the Birmingham Zoo invites princes, princesses and all other fairytale characters to join us from 10am until 2pm for a fun-filled, royal celebration at our fourth annual Fairytales & Frogs Day! The event will be held in the Children’s Zoo. Festivities are free for Members or with paid admission to […]

  The Birmingham Zoo invites the community to the fifth annual Zoo, Brews and Full Moon Bar-B-Que event this Saturday, June 22 from 5:30pm until 8:30pm. Craft beer fans will love and enjoy a fantastic selection of drinks from some of the finest specialty brews around. Guest can enjoy samplings of over 100 beers from […]

The Birmingham Zoo invites the community to the fifth annual Zoo, Brews and Full Moon Bar-B-Que event on Saturday, June 22 from 5:30pm until 8:30pm. Craft beer fans will love and enjoy a fantastic selection of drinks from some of the finest specialty brews around. Guest can enjoy samplings of over 100 beers from 37 […]

  The Birmingham Zoo invites the community to join us June 1st & 2nd from 9am until 6pm in celebration of World Animal Weekend! During this two-day celebration, the Zoo will be highlighting animals and environments from all around the world. Guest will enjoy special chats, wildlife shows, animal greetings and demonstrations that will focus […]

Birmingham Zoo’s 18 year old male African elephant Callee has moved into a breeding herd at his new home at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Callee will join a herd of six African elephants, five female and one male, based on a recommendation from the […]