Birmingham Zoo

2009 Events

 

Military Appreciation Day

November 11, 2009

All active duty and retired military personnel and their dependents will receieve FREE admission into the zoo on Wednesday, November 11 in honor of Veteran’s Day.  Military and dependent ID’s will be required.

 

Zoo Supports Community with ½ Price Admission & Food Donation to United Way

November 21 & 22

The Birmingham Zoo invites the community to give back to those in need this season.
All visitors can enjoy ½ price admission Saturday, November 21 - Sunday, November 22. The Zoo requests visitors to bring a non-perishable item to the Zoo, per individual, to support the canned food drive. Together, let's do our part to help those less fortunate in our community. We hope to see you here!

 

 

Breakfast with Santa
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December 5 - (reservation deadline: December 3)

December 12 - (reservation deadline: December 10)

December 19 - (reservation deadline: December 17)
8 am, 9:15 am or 10:30 am

Breakfast with Santa info

Make your reservations now for this popular holiday event. Breakfast with Santa takes place in our Kudzoo Cafe and features a sumptuous breakfast followed by a visit from Ole Saint Nick himself with all of the children receiving a special treat. Call 205.879.0409 to make your reservations today!

Pricing:

Members Non Members  
Toddler = $6.00* Toddler = $8.00* Ages 1-3
Child = $8.00* Child = $10.00* Ages 4-10
Adult = $10.00* Adult = $ 14.00* Ages 11 +

*Pricing DOES NOT INLUDE TAX...

Breakfast Menu:
Pancakes with maple syrup & butter
Scrambled eggs
Sausage
8oz Juice or Milk

Call 205.879.0409 for more information.

 

 

 

Rhino Encounter!
Mon - Fri: 11am
Sat & Sun: 11 am
and 3pm
Embark on an African adventure and experience one of the world's most extraordinary animals, the Southern White Rhino. Watch from only feet away as our zookeepers engage in hands-on interaction with the animals inside their new African-themed exhibit. Don't miss this exciting encounter with one of the largest mammals on the planet!

 

Sea Lion Splash Show sponsored by

Red Diamond Coffee & Tea
Weekends at 10am and 2pm
Sea Lion Demo Training - Daily at 10am and 2pm

This wet, wild and fun show is back and features the comedic behavior of our sea lions Bart, Cecily and Triton. Watch them talk, whisper, flip and interact with the audience.

 

Lorikeet Aviary
Open Daily
Monday - Friday
10am to Noon
Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm

Our Lorikeet Aviary has more birds than ever! Zoo guests can feed these exotic birds every day. You and your family will see these birds' behavior as they eat nectar out of your hand. Open now!

Please note: Beginnning December 1, 2009, the lorikeet exhibit will be closed for the season, and will reopen in February.

 

Giraffe Feedings
Closed for the seaso
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Free Admission All Year!

Members of the Birmingham Zoo receive this benefit and more, including camp and birthday party discounts, ZooLight Safari admission, and special members' only events.
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