ZooNews

Teen Volunteers Needed for Summer Season at Birmingham Zoo

The Birmingham Zoo is looking for motivated teenagers to volunteer with the Camp Crew Teen Volunteer Program this summer. The Camp Crew Program is a summer program for teenagers ages […]

Valentine’s Day Enrichment for Animals at Birmingham Zoo

The Birmingham Zoo will be celebrating Cupid’s holiday the wild way with special Valentine enrichment for the animals on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. From heart-shaped piñatas, ice pops and more, […]

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

On February 14, 2017, the Birmingham Zoo invites guests ages 21 and up to its fourth annual Valentine’s Day event, “Woo at the Zoo,” from 6-9pm. This event will focus […]

Birmingham Zoo Groundhog Will Make Groundhog Day Prediction on February 2nd

Who: Celebrity groundhog and meteorologist extraordinaire, Birmingham Bill What: Groundhog Day Celebration All Alabamians want to know: will Birmingham Bill see his shadow or not? On Thursday, February 2, 2017, […]

Get Involved! Adult Volunteer Orientation to be held at Birmingham Zoo

The Birmingham Zoo is actively seeking Adult Volunteers as a fun and exciting way for the community to get involved. Volunteers play a vital role in Zoo operations. At the […]

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

On Monday, January 16, 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 […]

Birmingham Zoo Breaks Attendance Record Sixth-Year in a Row

The Birmingham Zoo has surpassed its all-time annual attendance record as of December 31, 2016, attracting 644,667 visitors. This marks the sixth year the Zoo has seen record-breaking attendance – […]

Enjoy a Special Holiday with the Animals at the Birmingham Zoo

The Birmingham Zoo would like to invite the community to enjoy a special Holiday with the Animals at the Zoo. On Saturday, December 17, the animals throughout the Zoo will […]

Birmingham Zoo Welcomes 600,000th Guest of 2016

Today, Thursday, December 8 at approximately 9:30am the Birmingham Zoo welcomed its 600,000th visitor of 2016, Julie Bensinger. This sets a record achievement as it passes the highest ever attendance […]

Travel to Zimbabwe and Botswana with the Birmingham Zoo

The Birmingham Zoo is sponsoring a trip of a lifetime with an extraordinary expedition to Zimbabwe and Botswana, from April 20 through May 4, 2017. Participants will discover the magnificent […]