ZooNews

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 14, 2015, the Birmingham Zoo and the Birmingham Audubon Society team up for two events that excite any bird enthusiast – The Audubon Tom Imhof Bird Walk and […]

Woo at the Zoo Event Offers a Memorable Valentine’s Day Experience at the Birmingham Zoo

On February 14, 2015, the Birmingham Zoo invites guests ages 21 and up to its second annual Valentine’s Day event, “Woo at the Zoo,” from 6-8 PM. The event will […]

Birmingham Zoo Announces 2015 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’s 60th anniversary year. The […]

The Birmingham Zoo Draws Record-Breaking Crowd for the Year 2014

In year 2014, 574,581 visitors made their way to the Birmingham Zoo, setting the Zoo’s all-time attendance record, passing the record for year 2013 when the Zoo saw 574,176 visitors. […]

The Birmingham Zoo Celebrates the Life of Gonzo, the American Bald Eagle

The Birmingham Zoo celebrates the life of Gonzo, an approximately 34- year-old American bald eagle, who passed away January 15, 2015. It is estimated that Gonzo was born in the […]

Birmingham Zoo Receives Additional $1 Million and Selects Architect for Capital Campaign Projects

The Birmingham Zoo was awarded $1,000,000 from the Robert R. Meyer Foundation for the Zoo’s Capital Campaign to name the new outdoor orangutan exhibit. Elmer B. Harris, a member of […]

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

On Monday, January 19, the Birmingham Zoo invites the community to give back to those in need in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. By donating any nonperishable […]

The Birmingham Zoo Receives $1 Million for Capital Campaign

The Birmingham Zoo was awarded a $1 million grant from the Hugh Kaul Foundation for the Zoo’s Capital Campaign to name the Hugh Kaul plaza to be located inside the […]

Community Foundation awards $300,000 grant to Birmingham Zoo

Grant will be used to develop new park between Trails of Africa and Asian Passage exhibits. The Birmingham Zoo attracts nearly 575,000 visitors a year, with one of its most […]

The Birmingham Zoo Projected for Record-Breaking Attendance in 2014

The Birmingham Zoo set a new, all-time attendance record for the months of October and November and is on pace to set an overall attendance record for the third year […]