With approximately 500,000 visitors per year, your Birmingham Zoo remains one of Alabama’s top tourist attractions and is approaching a busy spring and summer. Here are the newest updates on hours, activities, and one heck of a party to help rebuild Carlito’s habitat, the zoo’s resident giant anteater.
Extended Hours Starting March 13
Spring ahead and see more animals. With the start of daylight saving time this Sunday, your Birmingham Zoo will be extending its hours. Starting Wednesday, March 13, your Birmingham Zoo will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. The zoo will be open the Monday and Tuesday of Spring Break (March 25 and 26). The additional daylight will enable members and guests to have an extra hour at your Birmingham Zoo, the only AZA accredited zoo in Alabama.
Spring Break Plans Announced
Plan your ultimate spring adventure at your Birmingham Zoo! Spring 2024 is set to be a season of exploration, education, and unforgettable family moments. Here are the daily activities starting March 23, 2024 and running through fall 2024. Times are subject to change and will be updated online as needed.
9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Red Diamond Express Train
9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Full Moon Bar-B-Que Adventure Tower
9:30 a.m. | Goat or Sheep Walk in Alabama Wilds
10:00 a.m. | Reptile Keeper Chat
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Lorikeet Feedings
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Contact Yard at Alabama Wilds
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Giraffe Feedings (Saturday/Sunday)
11:00 a.m. | Elephant Keeper Chat
11:15 a.m. | Ambassador Animals in Alabama Wilds
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Giraffe Feedings (Weekdays)
1:00 p.m. | Alligator Keeper Chat (Fridays)
1:30 p.m. | Lion Keeper Chat
2:00 p.m. | Primate/South America Keeper Chat
2:15 p.m. | Ambassador Animals in Alabama Wilds
Additional pop-up experiences will happen with our volunteers and other zoo employees. All activities are subject to weather, staffing, facilities, and animal welfare needs. The Splash Pads in the Children’s Zoo area will be open when the weather is warmer between April and September and is also subject to weather.
‘Tails in the Trails Event to Benefit Giant Anteater
Please join us at your Birmingham Zoo’s ‘Tails in the Trails’ party on Friday, May 10, 2024 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. for a sensational fundraiser supporting our beloved Zoo. Hosted by the Birmingham Zoo’s Junior Board, this outdoor celebration in the Trails of Africa area of the Zoo promises a wild time with live music, thrilling animal encounters, and delectable small bites from the area’s great restaurants. This year, proceeds will go to ‘Fund Carlito’s Casa,’ a project dedicated to updating the habitat featuring our beloved South American giant anteater, Carlito. Hurry and get the Early Bird special pricing before April 26. Pricing will increase after the deadline. This is a 21+ event. Guests must show ID to enter. Tickets are non-refundable. https://www.birminghamzoo.com/event/tails-in-the-trails-2024/
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Bill Lang – Director, Marketing & Events; Blang@Birminghamzoo.com; 205.218.3561
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