ZooNews

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 […]

The Birmingham Zoo Receives Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for Fourth Consecutive Year

The Birmingham Zoo recently received a 4-star rating for the fourth year in a row by America’s largest independent charity evaluator, Charity Navigator, for sound fiscal management and commitment to […]

Birmingham Zoo Announces 2016 Board of Directors and Officers

The Birmingham Zoo is pleased to introduce new members and welcome back former members to the Board of Directors and the Board Officers for the Zoo. The Board is composed […]

Bird Lovers of All Ages are Invited to the Audubon Tom Imhof Bird Walk and the Great Backyard Bird Count at the Birmingham Zoo

On February 13, 2016, the Birmingham Zoo and the Birmingham Audubon Society team up for two events sure to excite any bird enthusiast – The Audubon Tom Imhof Bird Walk […]

Birmingham Zoo Working to Further Mission Through Innovative Elephant Initiatives

Over the six years that the Birmingham Zoo’s Trails of Africa exhibit has been open, the Birmingham Zoo’s elephant program has worked to meet its mission to create a center […]