A plan to expand the Birmingham Zoo has brought renewed attention to the history of the site as a burial ground for more than 4,700 people. Zoo officials are seeking a permit from the Alabama ...

During the late 1800’s, at least 4,700 people were buried in Red Mountain Cemetery. Today the area is home to the Birmingham Zoo.

It’s nearly impossible to know who is buried in the 12 to 15 graves that will be relocated to make way for the new zoo exhibit. Many buried there are unnamed in the old ledger of burials and ...