The Birmingham Zoo Launches New Zipline and Presents Its New Baby Bunch

April 14, 2014 – The Birmingham Zoo is launching its spring campaign, “Born to be Wild,” featuring a new zipline and the adorable “Baby Bunch.” Named the “Jane H. Brock […]

Head to the Birmingham Zoo for Farm Day

On April 12, the Birmingham Zoo invites the whole family to take part in Farm Day from 10am to 2pm. This fun-filled and educational celebration of Alabama’s farming heritage will […]

The Birmingham Zoo Joins Forces with Alabama Power, TradeWind Energy and Enel Green Power North America to Support its Mission

The Birmingham Zoo and Alabama Power have joined forces to implement an educational demonstration system using solar panels. Buffalo Dunes Wind Project, LLC and Chisholm View Wind Project, LLC, whose […]

Spring Break at the Birmingham Zoo

The Birmingham Zoo invites the entire community to take part in special activities planned for Spring Break 2014 from March 22 – 29. Guests are invited to soak up the […]

The Birmingham Zoo Supports Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Internationa

The Birmingham Zoo is proud to announce its support of Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, an organization dedicated to conservation education. Celebrity actress, Sigourney Weaver, is the Honorary Chair of […]

The Birmingham Zoo Hosts Plight of the Painted Dogs Presentation

On March 12, 2014 from 6:30-7:30pm, the Birmingham Zoo will host a presentation on the Plight of the Painted Dogs with special guest speakers, Peter Blinston and Jealous Mpofu. The […]

Birmingham Zoo Gorilla, Cenzoo, Moving to South Carolina

Cenzoo, the Birmingham Zoo’s western lowland gorilla moves on February 25 to the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, South Carolina. The Birmingham Zoo joins the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and […]

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

In recognition of Father’s Day, dads get in free at the Birmingham Zoo on Sunday, June 16th with the purchase of their child’s full-price admission (one redemption per paid admission). […]