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Birmingham Zoo Welcomes New Deputy Director

Lori Perkins Will Join Birmingham Zoo Senior Staff The Birmingham Zoo and its Board of Directors is proud to announce Lori Perkins as the new Deputy Director of the […]

Birmingham Zoo Receives Angela Peterson Excellence in Diversity Award

The Birmingham Zoo has been nationally recognized by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) for establishing excellence in diversity and inclusion. During the 2018 AZA Conference in Seattle, Washington, […]

Birmingham Zoo to Host La Celebración for Hispanic Heritage Month

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Birmingham Zoo is hosting its annual La Celebración event on Saturday, September 22 from 10am-2pm. This event will celebrate the culture of Birmingham’s […]

Birmingham ZooGala 2018 – The Birmingham Zoo’s Largest Fundraising Event

BIRMINGHAM, AL – On Friday, September 14, the Birmingham Zoo will host its largest annual fundraising event, ZooGala 2018 – Indaba in Africa, sponsored by IBERIABANK, partner of the Birmingham […]

Beginner Animal Photography Class

Saturday, September 15 8:00am-3:00pm Beginner photography enthusiasts or those looking for a little extra instruction are invited to join professional wildlife photographer Lindsay Donald for a special photography class focusing […]

Fairytales and Frogs Day this Saturday at the Birmingham Zoo

The Birmingham Zoo would like to invite all princes, princesses and fairytale characters to the Birmingham Zoo to join the celebration of Fairytales and Frogs Day this Saturday, August 18, […]

The Birmingham Zoo to Host Rewind at the Zoo: 80s Fest Event

The Birmingham Zoo is hosting a new event, Rewind at the Zoo: 80s Fest on Saturday, August 11 from 7-11pm. Thanks to our Presenting Sponsors Heninger, Garrison, Davis, LLC and […]

Birmingham Zoo Welcomes New Corporate Relations Director

The Birmingham Zoo is pleased to announce that Leigh Laser Collins has joined the Birmingham Zoo team as the Corporate Relations Director. This newly-created role will ensure that all-important organizational […]

Birmingham Zoo Elephant, Ajani, Moving to Sedgwick County Zoo

Ajani, one of the Birmingham Zoo’s African elephants, will be moving to Sedgwick County Zoo. The Birmingham Zoo joins the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and other zoos around […]

Eighth Annual Tails in the Trails Raises Funds for New Zoo Flamingo Habitat

On Friday, April 27, the Birmingham Zoo’s Junior Board hosted its eighth annual Tails in the Trails event presented by BB&T Wealth, Concepts & Associates, Inc., McGriff, Seibels & Williams, […]