Birmingham Zoo

2010 Events

Spring Break at the Zoo!

foam zone

Foam Zone


Jump into fun! You won’t be able to tear your child away from this lively attraction. Kids will have endless fun in our foam zone – an area filled with bubbles and laughter all day long.

 

 

 

wildlife showsWildlife Shows

Daily 11am & 3pm

See special animal demonstrations and have hands-on animal experiences.

 

 

INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS



Butterfly Encounter

Located this year in the Alabama Wilds, this botanical exhibit is home to hundreds of butterflies of more than 20 species, all native to Alabama. The Butterfly Encounter begins May 1.

 

Kangaroo Kountry

kangarooChildren and adults alike can explore this interactive area that allows visitors to walk to a covered overlook to view kangaroos and wallabies. Take a personal walkabout and view a “mob” of Kangaroos lying along the pathways or jumping throughout the exhibit.

New for 2010, Kangaroo Kounty will be offering special activities that introduce children to the Australian aboriginal culture. Some of the activities will include creating boomerangs, cave painting, making digeridoos, storytime, creating collages, and much more!

 

Rhino Encounter!
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 Training Demo

sponsored by Red Diamond Coffee & Tea sea lion

 

This wet, wild and fun show features the comedic behavior of sea lions, such as talking, whispering, dancing and special interactions with the audience. In between shows, stop by the pool to see our sea lions show off their grace and intelligence all day long.

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Lorikeet Aviarylorikeets

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!

 

 

Pelican Feeding
A great way to see our pelicans in action is to witness them eating their favorite treats near the pelican boardwalk. 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 


 

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