








The sloth is the world's slowest mammal. In fact, they are so slow, that sometimes moss and algae can grow on them!
Sloths are identified by how many claws they have on each front foot (the back foot is pictured above). There are both two-toed and three-toed sloths. Two-toed sloths are slightly bigger than three-toed sloths and have a better survival rate in captivity.
All sloths live way up in the treetops and spend all their time hanging from branches. They even sleep in trees. Up to 20 hours a day! And when they are awake, sloths are usually pretty quiet. The only sound they make is the sound of chomping on leaves and fruits.
You can see the Birmingham Zoo’s two-toed sloth hanging from a treetop in the primate building. Come out and see him settling into his new home.

Join us for the new Sea Lion Training Demonstration. Meet the Zoo's two new sea lions, Bart & Cicely! Zoo guests can see them do flips, handstands and so much more!
Daily at 10:30 am and 2 pm.
Adults - $12
Children 2 - 12 years old - $7
Seniors Citizens 65+ - $7
Members receive free admission every day! Admission is half price every Tuesday.
* Plus tax.
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Train Ride: $2.50 or 3 rides for $6
Carousel Ride: $2.50
9-5 pm every day.
The Zoo is closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Christmas Eve hours: 9 am to 1 pm
Lorikeet Aviary Closed until February
Pelican Feeding & Keeper Talk 2 pm
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Enjoy hanging with new friends? Just a little Cuckoo? If so, then volunteering at the Zoo is for You! To volunteer at the Birmingham Zoo simply click here or e-mail the volunteer coordinator.
(You don't have to be a member to join.)
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9-5 pm every day.
The Zoo is closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.