The Birmingham Zoo is Alabama's must-see attraction, with approximately 950 animals of 230 species calling it home.

Recognizing the health, safety, and comfort benefits to humans and animals, Birmingham Zoo maintains a smoke-free, e-cigarette and tobacco product-free environment for all, including areas of Birmingham Zoo property, parking lot, outside grounds, picnic areas, and buildings.

One of the state's most popular attractions, the Birmingham Zoo, is an ever-evolving adventure. Guests come from around the Southeast to see animals such as red pandas, lion, giraffes, orangutans, rhinos, bears, elephants, zebras, a jaguar, and many more.

Have you ever wondered how the Birmingham Zoo’s animals keep warm in Birmingham’s colder winter climate? Spire and the Birmingham Zoo have created a fun, interactive scavenger hunt safari you can play to learn more about the Zoo’s animals and enter to win a family prize pack!

This unique summer experience offers teens the chance to learn about careers in zoos, aquariums, and nature conservation while interacting with Birmingham Zoo leaders and building skills to jumpstart their own future.

Brunch with the Bachelors at Your Birmingham Zoo Join us for an unforgettable morning with your favorite bachelors—Bulwagi, Luti, and Gadze! This exclusive event offers a delicious brunch buffet complete with a waffle bar followed by a behind-the-scenes tour of our elephant barn and an exclusive training session with our Animal Care ...

At any given time, approximately 450 animals of 165 species call the 122-acre Birmingham Zoo home, including, elephants, bears, flamingos, and endangered species from six continents. For a current list of all species in our collection, see our Animal List.

Join us at the Birmingham Zoo on November 17th as we offer Patch Programs for your Girl Scouts! Our team of educators are ready to meet your scout and help them meet all the requirements for their badge!

moyo the rhinoceros passes away at birmingham zoo January 30, 2024 You’re Invited to Birmingham Zoo’s Largest Annual Fundraiser, ZooGala ’23: Flamingo Flamboyance!

Nov 22, 2024 · Get carried away and watch your Birmingham Zoo come alive with larger-than-life wild animal creations lighting up the night! This extraordinary event will be held on select nights from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. during the months of November, December, and January.