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The Birmingham Zoo Taps Big Data to Predict Attendance Patterns

The Birmingham Zoo has partnered with StrategyWise, a Birmingham-based data science firm, to create advanced algorithms to predict visitor attendance patterns. StrategyWise is working with the Zoo’s Executive Director, Dr. […]

Birmingham Zoo Front Entrance to Move in Preparation for Upcoming Construction

Beginning Monday, August 17, the Birmingham Zoo will transition the current front entrance to its new location at the Junior League of Birmingham – Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo Breezeway entrance. […]

Celebrate the Zoo’s 60th Anniversary at ZooGala 2015: Birmingham Zoo’s Largest Fundraising Event

On Friday, September 18, the Birmingham Zoo will host its largest annual fundraising event, ZooGala 2015, sponsored by IBERIABANK, a partner of the Birmingham Zoo since 2003. This annual affair […]

The Birmingham Zoo Opens the All-New Barbara Ingalls Shook Black Bear Trail

BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Birmingham Zoo is set to open the new Barbara Ingalls Shook Black Bear Trail, an all-new exhibit contributing to animal conservation and welfare that was made […]

Birmingham Zoo Receives Grant for New Komodo Dragon Exhibit and Names Campaign Chair

The Birmingham Zoo was recently awarded a grant from AutoTec, LLC for the Zoo’s Capital Campaign to fund the new Komodo dragon exhibit in the new Asian Passage. The Komodo […]

Fathers Receive Free Admission at the Birmingham Zoo in Honor of Father’s Day

In recognition of Father’s Day, fathers get in free at the Birmingham Zoo on Sunday, June 21 with the purchase of a child’s full-price admission (one free redemption per paid […]