Schools & Groups

Your Birmingham Zoo is your partner in education for schools, educators, and career specialists delivering in-person or virtual educational programs and experiences that meet Alabama State Standards for Science and NGSS for all ages and grades in our 122-acre classroom. Your Zoo’s Educators provide hands-on learning in a truly unique setting with 550 animals representing 185 species, including many endangered species.

The Birmingham Zoo offers many programs for students K-12. In-person, virtual, and Zoo to You options are available. Check out the Program Guide for descriptions, pricing, and more. To register for an in-person program while visiting the Zoo, please let us know which program you would like while completing the Groups Reservation form. For virtual and Zoo to You programs, please email education@birminghamzoo.com.

Girl Scout Patch Program – September 21st, 5:30 – 7:30 P.M.

Join us at the Birmingham Zoo on September 21st as we offer Patch Programs for your Girl Scouts! Our team of educators are ready to meet your scout and help them meet all of the requirements for their badge! At the end of the day, you will get to bring home your very own zoo patch

Animal Habitat Badge– With this badge you will learn all about wild animals, make an animal house, and much more! This badge is catered toward Jr. Girl Scouts but any age is welcome to join! Click HERE to purchase tickets!

Animal Observer Badge– Are you ready to learn how animals use their senses? How about play an animal observation game? This badge is tailored to Daisy Scouts but any age is welcome to join! Click HERE to purchase tickets!

Girl Scout Badge $35 per person

Observer (Sibling/Caregiver)- $10 per person

Want to register for group pricing or a private class? Email us at Kemoore@birminghamzoo.com

POLICIES & RULES

• AGE: Guests 5 years old and older are welcome on most Encounters. Additional age restrictions are noted in each experience description, if applicable. Guests 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• ACCESSIBILITY:  Service animals are not permitted to enter behind the scenes areas or animal habitats. Modifications for accessibility can be accommodated. Please contact us with accommodation requests at least 48 hours prior to your program to help us build the best possible experience.
• CANCELLATION: Patch Programs are non-refundable. Requests to reschedule experiences must be received at least 48 hours in advance and are subject to availability. Programs missed without prior notification will not be rescheduled. Any program involving animals is subject to change or cancellation by the Zoo based on animal or human safety considerations, including severe weather. Every effort will be made to offer alternate areas or reschedule tours.
• WAIVER: All participants must complete a liability waiver prior to the program. Parent/guardian signatures will be required for all participants 18 and under.
• CONDUCT: Participants will enter working areas of the Zoo and be in close proximity to Zoo animals. Participants must follow instructions from Zoo staff at all times. Participants who are disruptive and/or do not follow staff instructions may be removed from the encounter without a refund.