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All Mothers Receive FREE* Admission to the Birmingham Zoo for Mother’s Day

On Sunday, May 8, mothers can enjoy free admission to the Birmingham Zoo with the purchase of a full-price child’s admission ticket (offer exclusive only on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May […]

Birmingham Zoo to Begin Conservation Initiative with Alabama Power

The Birmingham Zoo is excited to announce a new partnership with Alabama Power Company. The limbs and branches, known as browse, left over from Alabama Power Company’s vegetation management tree […]

Beloved Birmingham Zoo Elephant to Undergo Serious Surgery

The Birmingham Zoo’s beloved African elephant, Bulwagi, is set to receive potentially life-saving surgery in May to remove his infected tusk. The surgery is a very involved process requiring intense […]

Visit the Birmingham Zoo for Farm Day

On April 16, the Birmingham Zoo invites the community and their families to take part in Farm Day from 10am until 2pm. This fun-filled educational celebration of Alabama’s farming heritage […]

Make Plans to Attend the Sixth Annual Tails in the Trails at the Birmingham Zoo

On Friday, April 29, from 6:30-10:30pm, the Birmingham Zoo’s Junior Board will host its sixth annual fundraising event, Tails in the Trails, presented by Harbert Management Corporation and Merrill Lynch. […]

Birmingham Zoo to Partner with Colyer Institute for Upcoming Elephant Procedure

The Birmingham Zoo’s dominant 35 year old male African elephant, Bulwagi, has been in the spotlight recently for undergoing a revolutionary procedure. Bulwagi, who came to the Birmingham Zoo with […]

Dinosaurs have arrived at the Birmingham Zoo!

Dinosaurs are at the Birmingham Zoo in preparation for the Zoo’s newest exhibit, Dino Discovery – They’re Back! presented by Vulcan Materials. This exhibit in Alabama Wilds, a 3 acre […]

Birmingham Zoo to Host Girls Engaging in Math and Science Expo

The Birmingham Zoo is partnering with the Alabama Department of Education to host the 2016 GEMS-U Expo on Friday, March 4. This expo will allow Alabama’s K-12 female students the […]