ZooNews

The Birmingham Zoo is Home to the First Set of Red Pandas Born in the United States in 2013

The Birmingham Zoo is proud to announce the birth of two Red Panda cubs. This is the first litter for mom, Sorrel, 3 years old and dad, Shifu, 4 years […]

Dads Get in Free at the Birmingham Zoo in Honor of Father’s Day

In recognition of Father’s Day, dads get in free at the Birmingham Zoo on Sunday, June 16th with the purchase of their child’s full-price admission (one redemption per paid admission). […]

Birmingham Zoo’s Third Annual Tails in the Trails

The Birmingham Zoo’s Junior Board hosted its third annual spring event, Tails in the Trails presented by O’Neal Industries, on Thursday, May 9 th. Beginning at 5:30pm, over 245 attendees […]

8th Annual Birmingham Zoo Run Run Wild for Painted Dogs – Saturday, May 11 at 7:30 am

Watch over 400 runners sprint through the Zoo for conservation! The Zoo Run takes place entirely on Zoo property! Prizes and complimentary fun day at the Zoo for runners Benefiting […]

Birmingham Zoo’s Junior Board Hosts Third Annual Tails in the Trails

The Birmingham Zoo is holding its annual spring fundraising event, Tails in the Trails, on May 9 th from 5:30pm to 9pm in the Children’s Zoo. This event, sponsored by […]

Birmingham Zoo Awarded 4-Star Rating by Charity Navigator and Grant by Alabama Power Foundation

The Birmingham Zoo was recently awarded the prestigious 4-star rating for good governance, sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency by Charity Navigator, America’s largest and most-utilized independent […]

Dino Discovery Roars into the Birmingham Zoo Just in Time for Spring Break

For Spring Break 2013, the Zoo, Alabama’s must-see attraction, invites the entire community to take part in all of the activities planned from March 16th to 30th . “We want […]

Birmingham Zoo’s Groundhog, Birmingham Bill, Set to Make His Prediction on February 2nd

Will there be six more weeks of winter, or will we have an early spring? The entire community is invited to come watch the Zoo’s very own meteorologist answer that […]

Birmingham Zoo Announces New Board of Directors and Officers

The Birmingham Zoo is pleased to announce the new Board of Directors and Board Officers for 2013. The Board is composed of nineteen professionals in the Birmingham area who share […]

Birmingham Zoo Draws Record-Breaking Crowd Reaching Over 1/2 Million Visitors

540,816 visitors made their way to the Birmingham Zoo in 2012, setting an all-time attendance record since becoming a private, 501(c)3 organization in 1999. This is an eight percent increase […]