Join the Birmingham Zoo for Winter Wake-Up: A Hibernation Celebration on Groundhog Day from 9:00am until 2:00pm! Due to the Zoo’s resident groundhog Birmingham Bill going through hibernation, one of the Zoo's Ambassador owls will be predicting this year’s weather outcome! Guests will be treated to the first Wildlife Show of the year featuring some of  your favorite Ambassador animals at the Zoo’s UAB Callahan Eye Hospital Wildlife Stage. Learn about Groundhog Day traditions from all over the world and find…

The Birmingham Zoo and Alabama Audubon are teaming up for our annual Great Backyard Bird Count! We're continuing our tradition that unites birdwatchers from across the area as they track bird species found in our own backyards, parks and local spaces. Seasonal bird counts have been a central part of Alabama Audubon’s work ever since its founding in 1946.  If you’re new to birding, returning after an absence, or just interested in checking out the wintering and resident birds, we…

Join us on Friday, March 6 for the fourth seasonal Audubon Talk hosted by the Birmingham Zoo with special guest Molly Adams, Founder and President of the Feminist Bird Club as well as Advocacy and Outreach Manager for New York City Audubon. Molly will discuss the history and evolving mission of the Feminist Bird Club, and ways this work is informed by her new position at NYC Audubon. This talk will include an overview of the NYC Audubon’s success in…

Join the Birmingham Zoo on Sunday, March 15 starting at 10:00am for a new and one of a kind experience with our African elephant bachelor herd! Our pachyderm party is a premier event with your favorite bachelors: Bulwagi, Luti and Gadze, plus an intimate group of their biggest admirers. Enjoy dining al fresco at the Boma Yard while the elephants roam close by! A full breakfast menu will be served buffet-style with a Mimosa and Bloody Mary cash bar. After…

Join us for our annual Career Day featuring the fantastic staff of the Birmingham Zoo! The event is a wonderful opportunity for guests of all ages to learn about the many exciting and unique careers at the Zoo. Guests can enjoy meeting staffers and learning what inspires their passion to conserve the natural world!   PRICE $5 per guest PURCHASE CAREER DAY TICKETS LOCATION Henley Park  

Mark your calendars for a fabulous fundraiser benefiting new homes for Birmingham Zoo resident Bobcat and future resident Cougar! Your Birmingham Zoo’s Junior Board invites you to their 10th Annual ‘Tails in the Trails blowout on Friday, May 1 from 6:30pm until 10:00pm. Party down on the fabulous new Hugh Kaul Plaza for an outdoor celebration with live music by Nationwide Coverage, foodie favorites from area restaurants, open beer and wine bar with a signature cocktail, silent auction and Ambassador animals!…