ZooNews

Birmingham Zoo Receives Highest Charity Navigator Rating for Fifth Consecutive Year

The Birmingham Zoo is pleased to announce that it has received the highest rating of 4-stars from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator for the fifth consecutive year. This […]

Birmingham Zoo Hopes to Breed Rhinos through Artificial Insemination

The Birmingham Zoo is hopeful that through the process of artificial insemination, a new Southern White Rhinoceros could join the Zoo family. The Zoo has been home to Laptop and […]

Twelfth Annual Zoo Run at the Birmingham Zoo

The community is invited to register today and run wild through the Zoo this Saturday, May 20, to benefit the Marine Mammal Center. The twelfth annual Zoo Run 5k, organized […]

Mother’s Day Weekend at the Birmingham Zoo

On Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14, families can enjoy a free child’s admission ticket to the Birmingham Zoo with the purchase of a full-price adult admission ticket (offer […]

All New! Pirate Train Ride at the Birmingham Zoo

Set sail on an exciting adventure this spring and summer as pirates take over the Zoo’s Train Ride! The new Pirate attraction on the Red Diamond Express is comprised of […]

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

On Friday, April 28, from 6:30-10:30pm, the Birmingham Zoo’s Junior Board will host its seventh annual fundraising event, Tails in the Trails, by presenting sponsor Zekelman Industries, and featured partners […]

Beloved Birmingham Zoo Tiger Diagnosed with Cancer

The Birmingham Zoo’s beloved Malayan tiger, Kumar, has been diagnosed with cancer and is set to undergo a procedure in April to further evaluate the extent of the cancer. In […]

Spend Spring Break at the Birmingham Zoo

The Birmingham Zoo invites the entire community to take part in special activities planned for Spring Break 2017 from March 25 – April 2. Guests are invited to soak up […]

Birmingham Zoo Wins Best Area Attraction Award

The Birmingham Zoo would like to thank the community for voting the Zoo the Best Area Attraction in the 2017 Best of Birmingham Family and Kids awards. Over 4,000 people […]

Freestyle Your Spring Break at a Birmingham Zoo Camp

The Birmingham Zoo will be offering Spring Break Camp this March 27-31, 2017 for campers in 4K-5th grade. New this year – campers will have the opportunity to “Freestyle” their […]