Register Now! REGISTER HERE   The community is invited to register today and run wild through the Zoo on Saturday, May 18, 2019! The annual Zoo Run 5k is organized each year by the Birmingham Chapter of the Association of Zoo Keepers. TIME & ROUTE 5K to begin at 7:30am in the Zoo parking lot. Race weaves around the zoo and local areas and ends at Henley Park! Kids Races begin at 8am and take place in the Children’s Zoo.…

On Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 -  all Shelby County residents and employees (with ID) will receive 50% off general admission to the Birmingham Zoo! The Zoo will also offer $20.00 off any Zoo membership to all Shelby County residents and employees for this weekend.

Spend your Memorial Day weekend at the Birmingham Zoo! Splash in the fountains, take a ride on the Red Diamond Express train* and Protective Life carousel*, enjoy Wildlife Shows and experience all the Zoo has to offer. In honor of Memorial Day weekend, the Zoo is giving FREE admission to veterans as well as all active and retired military and their dependents. Bring your proof of military service (military ID card, dependent ID card, driver’s license, etc.) to take part…

Spend your Memorial Day weekend at the Birmingham Zoo! Splash in the fountains, take a ride on the Red Diamond Express train* and Protective Life carousel*, enjoy Wildlife Shows and experience all the Zoo has to offer. In honor of Memorial Day weekend, the Zoo is giving FREE admission to veterans as well as all active and retired military and their dependents. Bring your proof of military service (military ID card, dependent ID card, driver’s license, etc.) to take part…

Spend your Memorial Day weekend at the Birmingham Zoo! Splash in the fountains, take a ride on the Red Diamond Express train* and Protective Life carousel*, enjoy Wildlife Shows and experience all the Zoo has to offer. In honor of Memorial Day weekend, the Zoo is giving FREE admission to veterans as well as all active and retired military and their dependents. Bring your proof of military service (military ID card, dependent ID card, driver’s license, etc.) to take part…

You’re invited to join us for a fun night at Tails in the Trails presented by the Birmingham Zoo Junior Board! Our ninth annual event will take place on Friday, May 31 from 6:30-10:00pm in the Birmingham Zoo’s signature Trails of Africa. Guests will be greeted by our animal residents and treated to an outdoor tropical celebration! Enjoy live music from Nationwide Coverage, hors d’oeuvres from 12 area restaurants and "foodie favorites", a signature “Pink Flamingo” cocktail, photo booth and…

The Birmingham Zoo invites you to join us June 1st & 2nd in celebration of World Animal Weekend! During this two-day celebration, we will be highlighting animals and environments from all around the world. Special chats and demonstrations will focus on what each of us can do to preserve wild animals and wild places – including those right in our own backyard. Community partners from around the state will also be in attendance, so there will be something for everyone…

The Birmingham Zoo invites you to join us June 1st & 2nd in celebration of World Animal Weekend! During this two-day celebration, we will be highlighting animals and environments from all around the world. Special chats and demonstrations will focus on what each of us can do to preserve wild animals and wild places – including those right in our own backyard. Community partners from around the state will also be in attendance, so there will be something for everyone…