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.

So many football games 🏈 and Labor Day activities over the past three days. Thanks for all who came to see me over the w...
09/02/2025

So many football games 🏈 and Labor Day activities over the past three days. Thanks for all who came to see me over the weekend. I will be resting today in my yard next to Predators. Time for a nap! 🦁 Josh

As Your Birmingham Zoo celebrates 70 years of wild🎉, it has come a long way from Monkey Island and the original habitats...
09/01/2025

As Your Birmingham Zoo celebrates 70 years of wild🎉, it has come a long way from Monkey Island and the original habitats from 1955. Celebrate Labor Day with a fun visit to your Zoo.

Admission today for first responders and healthcare workers will be $12 per person plus up to four guests at $12 each. Thanks for all you do and we look forward to seeing you at Your Birmingham Zoo. We are open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. today.

40 and Fabulous! 🎂 Come wish Fangs a happy birthday in the Primates and South America building. Fangs is the oldest spid...
08/31/2025

40 and Fabulous! 🎂 Come wish Fangs a happy birthday in the Primates and South America building. Fangs is the oldest spider monkey at Your Birmingham Zoo so come celebrate with him.🐒

On Sunday, Aug. 31 and Monday, Sept. 1 (Labor Day) admission for first responders and healthcare workers will be $12 per person plus up to four guests at $12 each. We will be open both days from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

08/30/2025

Lettuce be real...tortoise ASMR is the best kind of ASMR. Sound up for maximum crunch!🥬

Are you ready for some football? We are and we have a special all weekend long. 🏈 From eagles and elephants to dragons a...
08/29/2025

Are you ready for some football? We are and we have a special all weekend long. 🏈

From eagles and elephants to dragons and lions, come see your favorite mascots today between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. For Saturday, Aug. 30; Sunday, Aug. 31; and Monday, Sept. 1 admission for first responders and healthcare workers will be $12 per person plus up to four guests at $12 each.

Thanks for all you do and we look forward to seeing you at Your Birmingham Zoo. We will be open Labor Day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Now bring on the football games!🍿

Okay Facebook...we have a challenge for you! Can you find the bobcat?👀🤔📷Amanda, Zoological Manager
08/28/2025

Okay Facebook...we have a challenge for you! Can you find the bobcat?👀🤔

📷Amanda, Zoological Manager

OPEN LABOR DAY: Specials for First Responders and Healthcare Workers👮🚒👩‍⚕️For Saturday, Aug. 30; Sunday, Aug. 31; and Mo...
08/27/2025

OPEN LABOR DAY: Specials for First Responders and Healthcare Workers👮🚒👩‍⚕️

For Saturday, Aug. 30; Sunday, Aug. 31; and Monday, Sept. 1 admission for first responders and healthcare workers will be $12 per person plus up to four guests at $12 each.

Thank you "beary" much for all you do and we look forward to seeing you at Your Birmingham Zoo. We will be open Labor Day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

brought to you by Bahati 😌
08/26/2025

brought to you by Bahati 😌

08/25/2025

Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, bringing care and passion to each guest experience. Step into a shift with Volunteer Katie and see how she helps guests meet and learn about our incredible Ambassador animals! 💚

Things are heating up at the Birmingham Zoo Gift Shop, and so are the savings!🐾 All orange-tagged items are 30–70% off i...
08/24/2025

Things are heating up at the Birmingham Zoo Gift Shop, and so are the savings!🐾 All orange-tagged items are 30–70% off including apparel, drinkware, books, and MORE. After your Zoo adventure, stop by and discover the wild deals waiting for you…while supplies last!

Paws for a moment…it’s Abbey! Abbey is the moment. 😌👑📷 Klara, Animal Care Professional
08/23/2025

Paws for a moment…it’s Abbey! Abbey is the moment. 😌👑

📷 Klara, Animal Care Professional

“Just checking…do your weekend plans involve me? 👀”We advise to not disappoint Yuma 😌
08/22/2025

“Just checking…do your weekend plans involve me? 👀”

We advise to not disappoint Yuma 😌

Address

2630 Cahaba Rd
Birmingham, AL
35223

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+12058790409

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The Birmingham Zoo is an independent, not for profit, 501(c)(3) organization and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

Our Mission: Inspiring Passion to Conserve the Natural World.