ZooNews

Birmingham Zoo Announces 2014 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 2014 year. The Board is […]

The Birmingham Zoo Draws Record-Breaking Crowd for the Year 2013

In year 2013, 574,176 visitors made their way to the Birmingham Zoo, setting the Zoo’s all-time attendance record. This is a six percent increase compared to the year 2012 when […]

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

All Alabamians want to know: will Birmingham Bill see his shadow or not? On Sunday, February 2, 2014, the Birmingham Zoo will host its annual Groundhog Day prediction to reveal […]

Give Back to the Community on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Enjoy 1/2 Price Admission to the Zoo

The Birmingham Zoo invites the community to give back to those in need on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. All visitors can enjoy ½ price admission Monday, January 21st […]

The Birmingham Zoo Announces Winning Name for Baby Giraffe

On Monday, January 13th, the Birmingham Zoo concluded its Facebook naming contest for its newest addition; a baby, male, reticulated giraffe. The Zoo is pleased to announce the twelve-day-old baby […]

Birmingham Zoo announces first 2014 giraffe birth in North America

The Birmingham Zoo is proud to ring in the New Year by announcing the birth of its newest family member. At 12:12 AM (CST) on January 1st , 2014, a […]

Birmingham Zoo Supports Community with Half-Price Admission and Food Donation to United Way

The Birmingham Zoo invites the community to give back to those in need this holiday season. On Saturday, November 23rd and Sunday, November 24th, Zoo visitors can enjoy half-price admission […]

Celebrate International Red Panda Day at the Birmingham Zoo

The Birmingham Zoo welcomes the community to raise awareness for red pandas by celebrating International Red Panda Day on September 21, 2013. Guests can participate in the Red Panda Games, […]

Birmingham Zoo Receives National Marketing Excellence Award at the 2013 Association of Zoos and Aquariums Conference

Yesterday, September 11, at the annual Association of Zoos and Aquariums, AZA, Conference in Kansas City, Mo., the Birmingham Zoo was honored with the National Marketing Excellence Award in front […]

Birmingham Zoo’s International Festival Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Civil Rights Movement with Free Admission to visitors 50 years or older

The Birmingham Zoo is hosting an International Festival July 20th from 10am to 2pm that will highlight the progression of the Zoo from the Civil Rights Movement to present day. […]