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Sea Lion Splash Show
Sponsored by Red Diamond Coffee & Tea
10:30 am & 3 pm everyday
Join us for the new Sea Lion Splash Show!   Meet the Zoo's two new sea lions, Bart & Cicely! Visitors can see the Sea Lion Splash Show daily at 10:30 am and 3 pm.

Butterfly Encounter
Sponsored by First American Bank
10 to 4 pm daily, season opening April 19th!
The 3,000-square-foot botanical exhibit sponsored by First American Bank features butterflies of more than 20 species, all native to Alabama.

Kangaroo Kountry Now Open!
G’day mate! We have new animals from the Land Down Under at the Birmingham Zoo! Join us for the Zoo’s newest exhibit, Kangaroo Kountry. Located near the Lorikeet Aviary, this immersive exhibit is home to several red and grey kangaroos, wallabies, and a variety of reptiles, birds and amphibians native to Australia.

Are you ready to go hiking in the outback? In this new exhibit, you can walk right through the outback with the kangaroos! A public walk-way will wind through the bush, and allow you an up-close look at these amazing animals. Kangaroos will bask in the sun and hop to their feeding station right next to you.

Kangaroo Kountry, presented by Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Company, combines the animals, culture and fun of Australia and brings it to you! So whether you’re a bloke, a Sheila, or a little joey, hop into Kangaroo Kountry soon! Hooroo!

Foam Zone
Now Open until August 3!
Located in the Children’s Zoo, the Foam Zone is an inflatable soap bubble foam area of activity for children to enjoy. The foam is safe, non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and eco-friendly. Children two years of age and older love it! Don't miss the excitement - visit the Foam Zone today!

 

 

 

Zoofari Summer Camp 2008
Begins June 2
Sign up today for this unique and interactive week-long camp!
Travel the world with Zoofari Summer Camp 2007! Each day campers will “travel” to a new biome to learn about the animals that live there.

During Zoofari Camp 2007, campers will experience:

-Behind the Scenes Tour
-Crafts and Activities
-Live Animal Demonstrations
-Train/Carousel Ride (as weather permits)
-Mid-morning Snack
-Lorikeet and Fish Feedings
-Animal Artifacts (Biofacts)

Click here for more information or to register! Hurry, spots are filling up fast!

Zoo Night at the Baron's
July 8, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us every homegame Tuesday night for a fun-filled night of Baron's Baseball and a special animal "meet and greet" at the Regions Park. General admission tickets are $6 per person.

Wild About Books! Story Time
Sponsored by Books-A-Million
July 11, 10 am
Join us every Friday at 10 am on Grandma’s Back Porch for a story about a Zoo animal, craft and special animal encounter! Runs through September 26.

Wild About Books! Story Time
Sponsored by Books-A-Million
July 18, 10 am
Join us every Friday at 10 am on Grandma’s Back Porch for a story about a Zoo animal, craft and special animal encounter! Runs through September 26.

Membership Alliance Day
July 19
Attention Zoo members: Explore your own city! As a Zoo member, you will receive free admission to other cultural attractions such as McWane Science Center, Barber Motorsports Museum, Vulcan Park and many others on July 19. *Please come by the Zoo's membership office to pick up your postcard to explore Birmingham attractions!*

Play Day for the Animals
July 19, 10 am
Free Popsicles at 1 pm (first 200 children)!
Wanna see a lion eat a popsicle? See how we keep life exciting for the animals during the lazy days of summer with frozen treats, puzzle feeders, and more. Ask our expert keeper staff about our enrichment program, then experience firsthand what it’s like to be your favorite animal – see what it’s like to hunt like a lion, search for food like a spectacled langur and try to solve a puzzle feeder just like an animal! Fun activities for kids and the young at heart throughout the day!

Schedule of activities:
10 am: Children's Zoo Otters will eat frozen fish treats.
10:30 am: Enjoy the Sea Lion Splash Show
11 am: Spectacled Langurs in Primate Building will search and play with balls filled with treats.
12 pm: Red River Hogs in Savannah area will search and eat boxes filled with treats.
1 pm: African Lions in Predator area will eat specially made ice treats. Also, first 200 children receive a FREE popsicle!
2 pm: Komodo Dragon in Reptile Building will eat a special watermelon treat.
2:30 pm: Lorikeets in Bird area will eat a special watermelon treat.
3 pm: Enjoy the Sea Lion Splash Show

Zoo Night at the Baron's
July 22, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us every homegame Tuesday night for a fun-filled night of Baron's Baseball and a special animal "meet and greet" at the Regions Park. General admission tickets are $6 per person.

Wild About Books! Story Time
Sponsored by Books-A-Million
July 25, 10 am
Join us every Friday at 10 am on Grandma’s Back Porch for a story about a Zoo animal, craft and special animal encounter! Runs through September 26.

Harry Potter Day
July 26, 1 to 4 pm
Come celebrate JK Rowlings’ birthday with us by coming to the Birmingham Zoo. The Children's Zoo will be transformed into Diagon Alley in celebration of the Harry Potter series and its author. Children will be able to make wands, check out our BOOKS, take a ride on our magical carousel, get a lightening bolt tattoo, see what's in our muggle mart, stop at the Leaky Cauldron which serves great snacks, and much more. Visit with Harry Potter characters for that one-of-a-kind photo opportunity. Please come dressed as your favorite Harry Potter character. There will be a trivia quiz, chess tournament, games, and much more.

Wake up with the Animals - Sign Up Today!
Saturday, August 2, 8 am
Have you ever wanted to know what it's like to be at the Zoo when the animals wake up? Well, here's your chance!

Join us in the Children's Zoo for special keeper talk and personal animal interactions from 8 am to 9:15. Next, enjoy breakfast in the KudZoo Cafe. Then, after breakfast, explore the Zoo and be sure to visit the newest exhibit, Kangaroo Kountry!

Sign up today by calling 205.879.0409. Spacing is limited so hurry!

Members: Adult $9, Child (2-12) $6.50
Non-members: Adult $15, Child (2-12) $12 (please note this includes Zoo admission)

Zoo Night at the Baron's
August 5, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us every homegame Tuesday night for a fun-filled night of Baron's Baseball and a special animal "meet and greet" at the Regions Park. General admission tickets are $6 per person.

Zoo Night at the Baron's
August 19, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us every homegame Tuesday night for a fun-filled night of Baron's Baseball and a special animal "meet and greet" at the Regions Park. General admission tickets are $6 per person.

Harvest Day
September 13
10 am - 4 pm
You don't have to travel far and wide to learn about animals - just head down to the farm! The 6th annual Harvest Day in the Children's Zoo will be your chance to enjoy a harvest celebration complete with music, square dancers, line dancers, quilters, crafts, wood cutter, story time on Grandma's Back Porch, demonstrations, games, face painting and much more!

Military Free Days
November 11
Active military and their immediate family dependents and retired military will receive free admission to the Birmingham Zoo with valid military ID.