The Birmingham Zoo

The Birmingham Zoo Inspiring Passion to Conserve the Natural World All Birmingham Zoo Members and children under two-years-old receive free admission.

OUR MISSION
Inspiring Passion to Conserve the Natural World

The Birmingham Zoo is home is a variety of animals, including lions, zebras, giraffes, sea lions, orangutans, a jaguar, African elephants, and endangered species from six continents! The Birmingham Zoo is a non-profit and is open daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, except during special, seasonal, and extended hours. Regular admission is $18.

95* for adults, $15.95* for senior citizens, military, first responders, and college students, and $13.95* for children ages 2-12 (*Price not including tax). The Birmingham Zoo is the only AZA-accredited Zoo in the state of Alabama.

06/06/2026

Keeper Chat session with Josh, our male lion! 🦁
These sessions are built around trust and positive reinforcement, allowing Josh to engage only when he’s comfortable. This voluntary cooperation is what makes care like blood draws and routine health checks possible, while also strengthening the relationship between keeper and animal every step of the way. ❤️

Meet our new Red Ruffed Lemur sisters, Oni (5 years old) and Fuzzy (2 years old)! ❤️🐒💡Native to Madagascar, Red Ruffed L...
06/06/2026

Meet our new Red Ruffed Lemur sisters, Oni (5 years old) and Fuzzy (2 years old)! ❤️🐒

💡Native to Madagascar, Red Ruffed Lemurs are one of the largest lemur species and live in matriarchal groups where females lead the social structure, girl power!
🌍 Sadly, they are heavily impacted by habitat loss and the illegal pet trade, reminding us that primates are wild animals and not pets.
📍Primate Building

06/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Zoo Brews last Friday! 🍻🦁

We’re so grateful to the 20+ amazing breweries who participated and helped make the night such a success. A huge thank you as well to all of our guests, dedicated staff, and incredible volunteers who worked so hard behind the scenes to bring this event to life. 🐍
Events like Zoo Brews wouldn’t be possible without the support of our community. Thank you for making it such a fun and unforgettable evening at your Birmingham Zoo! 🐾

It’s officially SUMMER TIME! ☀️🕶️Your Birmingham Zoo is the perfect place for summer fun! 🐾🦖 Dino Safari: See 23 life-si...
06/05/2026

It’s officially SUMMER TIME! ☀️🕶️
Your Birmingham Zoo is the perfect place for summer fun! 🐾

🦖 Dino Safari: See 23 life-size dinosaurs around the Zoo.
🔍 Spot The Spots: Enjoy a scavenger hunt to find spotted animals to resemble the Chick-fil-A cow. Scan the QR code at the found animal for a free Chick-fil-A sandwich.
🦋 Butterfly Habitat: Now open for the summer with beautiful monarch butterflies.
💦 Splash Pads: Cool off from the Alabama heat.
🚂 Red Diamond Express Train: Enjoy a relaxing ride around the Zoo.
Come make summer memories with us! ☀️
💻 Schedules, tickets and more info at www.BirminghamZoo.com.

Come on Kodo, let’s go party! 💕❤️It’s Kodo, our female red pandas 6th birthday! 🎂 She’s celebrating Barbie style with he...
06/04/2026

Come on Kodo, let’s go party! 💕❤️

It’s Kodo, our female red pandas 6th birthday! 🎂 She’s celebrating Barbie style with her enrichment cake, apples, and fabulous pink decor! ✨💖

Make sure to wish her a happy birthday in the comments, or come see her for yourself at your Birmingham Zoo! 🎉

06/04/2026

Just a little midweek serenade from Monte, our Black Howler monkey! 🐒🎶

💦 💧The splash pads are OPEN at your Birmingham Zoo! Come cool off and let the kids enjoy some extra fun while exploring ...
06/03/2026

💦 💧The splash pads are OPEN at your Birmingham Zoo! Come cool off and let the kids enjoy some extra fun while exploring the zoo.
☀️ Weather permitting: operations may pause during rain and storms, so be sure to check conditions before you visit!

Introducing our newest activity, Story Time at the Zoo! 📖🦁Starting TOMORROW, our amazing volunteers will bring stories t...
06/02/2026

Introducing our newest activity, Story Time at the Zoo! 📖🦁
Starting TOMORROW, our amazing volunteers will bring stories to life every Wednesday - Sunday from 9:30–10:00 AM on Gigi’s Porch.

📗Bring your little ones to enjoy a fun and relaxing morning of reading at the Birmingham Zoo.
🎟️Story Time is included with zoo admission!
📍Gigis Porch, Alabama Wilds

Beginning of the month mood… 🥱💤 Luca wishes you a happy June! 🐱 📸 Paige S - Predators
06/01/2026

Beginning of the month mood… 🥱💤
Luca wishes you a happy June! 🐱

📸 Paige S - Predators

Happy World Parrot Day! 🦜🌺The Birmingham Zoo is home to four species of lorikeets: Rainbow, Coconut, Marigold, and Scarl...
05/31/2026

Happy World Parrot Day! 🦜🌺

The Birmingham Zoo is home to four species of lorikeets: Rainbow, Coconut, Marigold, and Scarlet-breasted Lorikeets! Guests can spot all four species in our aviary, including the Scarlet-breasted Lorikeet, an IUCN endangered species for which the Birmingham Zoo has the most successful breeding program in North America. 🌎

These colorful parrots are highly intelligent and require lots of activities to keep their brains stimulated. They are primarily nectar-eaters, getting nectar and pollen from fresh flowers in the wild. This also makes them key pollinators in their native ecosystems throughout Australasia! 💡🌸
📸 Mary Claire. V - Marketing and Meredith. H - Birds

Address

2630 Cahaba Road
Birmingham, AL
35223

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12058790409

Website

https://www.birminghamzoo.com/event/zoo-brews-2/

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