The Birmingham Zoo

01/24/2025

"Bucee and Bandit, strike a pose!" How'd they do?📸

01/22/2025

...Khan just being the King that he is.👑

01/20/2025

In honor of the holiday, we are open today during regular admission hours, AND tonight is your LAST chance to experience Glow Wild!✨ Grab your friends and family to enjoy a night full of magic!

Glow Wild features:
🦁Larger-than-life animal lanterns around every corner
🌟Acrobatic shows nightly at 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
🎬New Virtual Reality movie experiences
🚂Red Diamond Express train
☕A wide selection of food + drink options

01/19/2025

ATTENTION TEENS! 🌟

Looking for a memorable summer experience? Teen Volunteers play a vital role in our summer Zoo Camps! You can look forward to gaining leadership experience through facilitating games, helping campers explore the Zoo, and supporting a positive safe environment for camp participants. You don't want to miss this special experience, applications close February 21st so head to the link to apply TODAY! https://www.birminghamzoo.com/get-involved/volunteer/teen-volunteer-opportunities/

01/18/2025

Construction has started on the two new roundabouts near the Zoo at the intersection of the U.S. 280 ramps, Cahaba Road, Lane Park Road and Culver Road.🚧 The project is expected to take approximately nine months and be conducted primarily at night. According to the contractor, road lanes will remain open throughout construction so access to the Zoo should not be an issue!

In preparation for construction, the letters from the Birmingham Zoo sign on the corner were removed and saved for future use. Approximately an acre of Zoo land will be used for the project. Land clearing has already started, and a new Birmingham Zoo sign will be installed upon the project’s completion!

The roundabout project is a joint effort between Mountain Brook, the city of Birmingham and the Alabama Department of Transportation. As construction continues, we will keep you updated!

01/18/2025

Perseus is popping in to wish you a happy Caturday! While most small cats have vertical slit pupils, Pallas' cats have distinctive round pupils.👀

P.S. We will be open on Monday, January 20th in honor of the holiday! Join us for our regular admission hours AND for the last night of Glow Wild.🌟

📷Piper, ACP

01/17/2025

Paws your scrolling for 10 seconds of Kodo cuteness!❤️ Red pandas have large, fluffy tails that help them to balance when climbing through the trees. Their tails are also used for thermal regulation during the colder weather.❄️

01/16/2025

Join us on January 25th from 9:00am to 11:30am for E-Recycling Day!♻️ Recycle your old tvs, printers, cell phones, computers, and more! For more information, visit www.jccal.org

🌟 EVENT: Don't miss the Electronic Drop-Off and On-Site Paper Shredding event on Saturday, January 25 at The Birmingham Zoo. Details. 👇 NowPartner PI

01/16/2025

We appreciate Mad Max everyday but especially today...it's Appreciate a Dragon Day!🐉

And what better day to share about our new Komodo dragon Behind-the-Scenes Encounter! Starting in February, get a close-up tour of Mad Max's space and how our reptile team takes care of the largest living lizard in the world. This experience includes the opportunity to tour Mad Max’s behind-the-scenes space, learn about Komodo dragon care, and potentially feed Mad Max up close. Head to our website to register today! https://www.birminghamzoo.com/education/behind-the-scenes/

01/15/2025

This weekend is your last chance to enjoy Glow Wild, AND we have a special discount for ALL tickets! The discount can be only purchased online through our website, so head to the link to get your tickets today! https://www.birminghamzoo.com/events/

Glow Wild features:
🦁Larger-than-life animal lanterns around every corner
🌟Acrobatic shows nightly at 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
🎬New Virtual Reality movie experiences
🚂Red Diamond Express train
☕A wide selection of food + drink options

01/14/2025

Pssst...have you HERD? Applications for the Zoo’s Adult Volunteer Program are open until January 24th!

Are you looking to gain experience with conservation education, animal care, or just regularly spend time giving back to the community? We have a volunteer opportunity for you! For more information or to apply to join the Adult Volunteer Program, head to our website: https://www.birminghamzoo.com/get-involved/volunteer/adult-volunteers/

📷Annie, Zoological Manager

01/13/2025

Pinto is popping in to brighten your Monday😌

📷Emily, ACP

01/12/2025

Bety has been getting ready and cozy for the colder temperatures!❄️

📷Amanda, Zoological Manager

01/11/2025

Of course our staff had to have some snow fun too!❄️ We are grateful for our animal and maintenance teams for braving the weather to ensure the health and safety of the animals. 

We will be OPEN today at 12:00pm for regular admission AND for Glow Wild! Be sure to check our website for more information.

01/10/2025

Our animals are having snow much fun with special enrichment today, thanks to our amazing staff!❄️

📷 Annie, Zoological Manager
Piper and Mia, ACPs

01/09/2025

Join us at the Zoo for a special opportunity for Girl and Cub Scouts to earn their badges!🌟 Our team of educators are ready to meet your scout and help them meet all the requirements through engaging activities.

We will have a programs this Sunday, January 12th and January 19th for scouts to earn an Animal Habitat Badge, Eco Camper, My Tiger Jungle, or Fur, Feathers, and Fern Badge! For details and registration, please visit the link in bio to our website. https://www.birminghamzoo.com/education/scouts/

01/09/2025

Name a more iconic duo, we'll wait.😌

📷 Amanda, ACP

01/07/2025

GLOW WILD SPECIAL OFFER🌟On January 11th and 12th, all First Responders, Health Care workers, active and retired Military, along with their immediate families (up to six) will receive a discount for Glow Wild Admission ($5.00 off for adults and $3.00 off for children). Children under two are always free. Discounted tickets can only be purchased on-site with proper identification.

Glow Wild features:
🦁Larger-than-life animal lanterns around every corner
🌟Acrobatic shows nightly at 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
🎬New Virtual Reality movie experiences
🚂Red Diamond Express train
☕A wide selection of food + drink options