ZooNews

Birmingham Zoo Launches “Feed Your Animals” Fundraising Campaign

Protective Corporation Contributes Grant to Match Additional Gifts The Birmingham Zoo has announced the “Feed Your Animals: Give Today to Secure the Future” fundraising campaign with a goal […]

Birmingham Zoo Receives Operational Grant Awards from Local Foundations

The Birmingham Zoo, a nonprofit organization, has received vital operating support from three local foundations, Wells Fargo Foundation, Robert R. Meyer Foundation and Alabama Power Foundation. Since 2002, Wells […]

Birmingham Zoo Mourns Loss of Nile Hippopotamus and Komodo Dragon : Due to Age-related Health Issues

The Birmingham Zoo is mourning the passing of two of our animals, Matt, a 14-year-old male Komodo dragon, and Tadpole, a 41-year-old male Nile hippopotamus. Matt Komodo dragon showed […]

WATCH Our Meet The Neighbors Video Series!

Closed But Still Caring. See how your Zoo continues to provide vital care to our animals, every day, by watching our Meet The Neighbors video series, HERE!

Four Pallas’ Cat Kittens Born at the Birmingham Zoo

The Birmingham Zoo is thrilled to announce that our 3-year-old female Pallas’ cat Mischa gave birth to four kittens on April 10 after 67 days of gestation. The kittens […]

Special Announcement for Birmingham Zoo Members

Your Membership Matters. Whether you’re a longtime member or brand new to the Birmingham Zoo family, we are grateful for you. Your continued support through membership purchases and renewals […]

Birmingham Zoo Mourns Loss of Parker the Red Panda

The Birmingham Zoo is mourning the passing of Parker, the Zoo’s 4-year-old male red panda. Parker was found deceased Sunday morning March 8, 2020, with no obvious physical injuries or […]

Australia Love & Support Weekend at the Zoo

The Birmingham Zoo is inviting the community to join us in helping with the aftermath of the Australian bushfire crisis by visiting the Zoo on Valentine’s weekend, February 14-16, 2020. […]

Birmingham Zoo To Donate $10,000 To Aid In The Australian Bushfire Crisis

Funds Designated To The Zoo and Aquarium Association, Australasia (ZAA) The Birmingham Zoo has designated $10,000 to help save populations of wildlife impacted by the devastating Australian bushfires. Conservation and […]

Santa is coming to the Birmingham Zoo for breakfast on Saturday, December 14!

Join Santa at the Birmingham Zoo for breakfast on Saturday, December 14 at 8:00am and 9:30am! Make your reservations now for this popular holiday event. Enjoy a scrumptious scrambled […]