ZooNews

Enjoy Spring Break at the Birmingham Zoo

The Birmingham Zoo invites the entire community to take part in special activities planned for Spring Break 2018 from March 24 – April 1. Guests are invited to soak up […]

Birmingham Zoo Mourns Loss of Kumar the Tiger

The Birmingham Zoo is mourning the passing of 18 year old Kumar, the male Malayan tiger at the Birmingham Zoo. Kumar has battled numerous health issues over the past two […]

Birmingham Zoo Reinvents Food Service with New Partnership

The Birmingham Zoo is pleased to announce that Service Systems Associates (SSA) will now be the exclusive culinary provider at the Zoo. SSA is a national leader in culinary and […]

Birmingham Zoo Providing Care to Malayan Tiger Diagnosed with Kidney Insufficiency

The Birmingham Zoo’s resident 18 year old Malayan tiger, Kumar, has been diagnosed with kidney insufficiency. Due to the diligent husbandry training with Kumar by the Zoo’s dedicated Animal Care […]

Bird Lovers of All Ages Invited to Birmingham Zoo this Saturday

On Saturday, February 17, 2018, the Birmingham Zoo and the Birmingham Audubon Society are teaming up for a day sure to excite any bird enthusiast. The Great Backyard Bird Count […]

Woo at the Zoo this Valentine’s Day at the Birmingham Zoo

On February 14, 2018, the Birmingham Zoo invites guests ages 21 and up to its fifth annual Valentine’s Day event, “Woo at the Zoo” sponsored by DC Scientific Pest Control […]

Birmingham Zoo Groundhog Day Prediction

Who: Celebrity groundhog and meteorologist extraordinaire, Birmingham Bill What: Groundhog Day Celebration— Media Photo Opportunity at 9:50am All Alabamians want to know: will Birmingham Bill see his shadow or […]

Birmingham Zoo Receives 2017 Certificate of Excellence

The Birmingham Zoo has been recognized with a 2017 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. TripAdvisor gives a Certificate of Excellence to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews […]

Help the Community and Enjoy Half-Price Admission to the Birmingham Zoo on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

On Monday, January 15, the Birmingham Zoo invites the community to give back to those in need in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. By donating any non-perishable or […]

Breakfast with Santa this Saturday at the Zoo!

Santa is coming to the Birmingham Zoo for breakfast on Saturday, December 16. Guests are invited to make reservations now for this popular holiday event. Spots are still available for […]