Get wildly connected at the Birmingham Zoo with our Behind-the-Scenes Encounters and Experiences! You can get close to and meet our animals, all while learning from the Zoo’s expert Animal Care Professionals. Encounters and Experiences include a tour of behind-the-scenes animal areas, time to ask the experts any questions you have, and more. These unique moments can only be had at the Birmingham Zoo and will build memories that last a lifetime!
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NEW Experience! Although we are closed to the public on Mondays and Tuesdays, you can still enjoy the Zoo! Zoo to Myself Experiences offer a 90-minute, guided golf cart tour of the most popular areas of the Zoo all to yourself! Experiences include Keeper chats, animal meet and greets, and a behind the scenes sneak peek. For the walking portion of the tour, participants can choose between the Predator Building or the Primates of the World/ South America Building.
Registration includes a reservation for 2 people. Up to 2 additional guests from the same household can be added at an additional cost, prices below. Please contact our Education department at education@birminghamzoo.com or by calling 205-909-4558 to add guests to your tour.
Members $180
*Members will need to register or sign-in at the top of the registration page to access member discounted pricing.
Up to 4 additional guests from the same household can be added for $90 per person for Members.
Non Members $200
Up to 4 additional guests from the same household can be added for $100 per person for non-Members.
Join the Education and Animal Care teams for a private behind the scenes training session with one of our California Sea Lions, Gio and Farley! Behind the Scenes Encounters with our sea lions last 45-60 minutes and include a behind the scenes photo opportunity.
Registration includes a reservation for 2 people. Up to 4 additional guests from the same household can be added at an additional cost, see pricing below.
Members $110
*Members will need to register or sign-in at the top of the registration page to access member discounted pricing.
Up to 4 additional guests from the same household can be added for $55 per person for Members.
Non Members $130
Up to 4 additional guests from the same household can be added for $65 per person for non-Members.
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