Events

Join us for World Cassowary Day on Sunday, September 25 from 10am-2pm. This event is free for members and included in admission for guests, and will include crafts, activities and keeper chats to learn about the cassowary and its conservation. Schedule: 10am-2pm: Crafts in the Bird Area of the Zoo 10am-2pm: Games in the Bird Area of the Zoo 10:30am: Keeper Chat at the Cassowary exhibit 11:30am: Keeper Chat at the Cassowary exhibit 1:30pm: Keeper Chat at the Cassowary exhibit

You’re invited to the second PikaZOO, a special Pokémon Go event at the Birmingham Zoo from 4-7pm on Sunday, September 25. Enjoy 3 hours of lures at the Zoo’s 29 Pokéstops, and battle one another at the Zoo’s 2 gyms.  All Zoo pathways will be open, some animals will be on exhibit. A special Poké Express train ride will be offered for $1 – hop on board and hatch your eggs while you ride and catch Pokémon! There will also be…

The Birmingham Zoo would like to welcome all Senior Citizens from Shelby County on Tuesday, September 27.  All Shelby County Individuals over age 55 will receive free admission to the Zoo and can enjoy a complimentary Sea Lion Training Demonstration at 10am. In addition, a special complimentary Wildlife Show will be held for all Shelby County Seniors in the Auditorium at 11am.  During this exciting show, Shelby County guests will be able to be up-close with several of the Zoo’s Education…

Make plans to head to the Birmingham Zoo for Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo! Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions for 16 nights of Boo at the Zoo. New this year, come experience the thrill of Bug-A-BOO, larger than life animatronic bugs! Fun for all ages, take in the glow as you control the light of the firefly, see a 12 foot tall moth, 14 foot long beetle and more at this…

Make plans to head to the Birmingham Zoo for Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo! Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions for 16 nights of Boo at the Zoo. New this year, come experience the thrill of Bug-A-BOO, larger than life animatronic bugs! Fun for all ages, take in the glow as you control the light of the firefly, see a 12 foot tall moth, 14 foot long beetle and more at this…

Make plans to head to the Birmingham Zoo for Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo! Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions for 16 nights of Boo at the Zoo. New this year, come experience the thrill of Bug-A-BOO, larger than life animatronic bugs! Fun for all ages, take in the glow as you control the light of the firefly, see a 12 foot tall moth, 14 foot long beetle and more at this…

Make plans to head to the Birmingham Zoo for Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo! Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions for 16 nights of Boo at the Zoo. New this year, come experience the thrill of Bug-A-BOO, larger than life animatronic bugs! Fun for all ages, take in the glow as you control the light of the firefly, see a 12 foot tall moth, 14 foot long beetle and more at this…

Make plans to head to the Birmingham Zoo for Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo! Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions for 16 nights of Boo at the Zoo. New this year, come experience the thrill of Bug-A-BOO, larger than life animatronic bugs! Fun for all ages, take in the glow as you control the light of the firefly, see a 12 foot tall moth, 14 foot long beetle and more at this…