The Birmingham Zoo Projected for Record-Breaking Attendance in 2014

The Birmingham Zoo set a new, all-time attendance record for the months of October and November and is on pace to set an overall attendance record for the third year […]

The Birmingham Zoo Offers Free Admission to All Active and Retired Military in Honor of Veterans Day

In honor of Veterans Day, all active and retired military and their dependents will receive free admission to the Birmingham Zoo on Monday, November 10 and Tuesday, November 11 upon […]

The Birmingham Zoo Celebrates the Life of Camilla, the American Bald Eagle

The Birmingham Zoo celebrates the life of Camilla, an approximately 34- year-old American bald eagle, who passed away. Camilla’s health rapidly declined on October 23, and she passed away later […]

Escape to the Trails of Africa at ZooGala 2014 Birmingham Zoo’s Largest Fundraising Event

On Saturday, September 13 at 7pm, the Birmingham Zoo will host its largest annual fundraising event, ZooGala 2014, sponsored by IBERIABANK, a partner of the Birmingham Zoo for 10 years. […]

Escape to the Trails of Africa at ZooGala 2014 Birmingham Zoo’s Largest Fundraising Event

On Saturday, September 13 at 7pm, the Birmingham Zoo will host its largest annual fundraising event, ZooGala 2014, sponsored by IBERIABANK, a partner of the Birmingham Zoo for 10 years. […]

Fathers Get in Free at the Birmingham Zoo in Honor of Father’s Day

In recognition of Father’s Day, fathers get in free at the Birmingham Zoo on Sunday, June 15 with the purchase of a child’s full-price admission (one free redemption per paid […]

Be the First to See the Rescued Bear Cubs and Participate in a ‘Bunch’ of Fun at the Birmingham Zoo for Baby Bunch Weekend

From Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1, the Birmingham community is cordially invited to a baby shower to celebrate Baby Bunch Weekend at the Birmingham Zoo. On Friday, May […]

The Birmingham Zoo Board Approves a $15 Million Capital Campaign for a New Arrival Experience

The Birmingham Zoo Board approved a $15 million capital campaign, paving the way for a newly renovated front entrance, an Asian Forest and a new plaza, among other updates. According […]

Birmingham Zoo’s Junior Board Hosted Fourth Annual Tails in the Trails

On Friday, May 2, the Birmingham Zoo’s Junior Board hosted its fourth annual Tails in the Trails event presented by O’Neal Industries. Beginning at 6:30pm, nearly 600 attendees were greeted […]

The Birmingham Zoo Celebrates Mother’s Day Weekend

As part of International Orangutan Mothers Awareness Day on Saturday, May 10, the Zoo will pay tribute to orangutan mothers around the world. Because of the growing demand for palm […]