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Founded in 1950, Birmingham Zoo is a home to around 800 animals of 250 species. Don't miss the golden opportunity to catch a glimpse of a variety of endangered species from around the globe, from the Siberian tiger to the San Esteban Island Chuckwalla in the Birmingham Zoo.
Spread over an area of 50 acres of land in Alabama in Birmingham, Birmingham Zoo is located along with the Birmingham Botanical Gardens in Lane Park on the southern slope of Red Mountain.
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Formerly known as the Jimmy Morgan Zoo, Birmingham Zoo showcased its first exhibit known as the "Monkey Island" on April 2, 1955. It was in 1999, when the mayor of Birmingham Richard Arrington came up with the idea of privatization of the Birmingham Zoo. Post privatization, Jimmy Morgan Zoo came to be known as the Birmingham Zoo having an annual budget of $663, 000 for the very first year of its privatization.
Exhibits of Bats, Koalas, Predators, Bison, Butterfly Encounter, Black-footed Penguins and Komodo Dragon are some of the exciting exhibits that one can see in Birmingham Zoo, one of the most popular Tourist Attractions in Birmingham. Drawing more than 450, 000 visitors annually, Birmingham Zoo has many attractions like the Bird Aviary, Flamingo Lagoon, Waterfowl Ponds, Alligator Swamp, Alabama Barn, Monkey Island and Lorikeet House. Have fun feeding the colorful parrots in Lorikeet Aviary, experience African Savannah and a lot more in Birmingham Zoo during your Sightseeing in England.
Hop aboard the Zoo Express Train, if you get tired roaming around the Birmingham Zoo. Costing $1 per passenger, Zoo Express Train will take you to different parts of the zoo in a fraction of seconds. Do avail ZooSnoozes and overnight camping at Birmingham Zoo during your Birmingham Travel but make it a point to book all reservations beforehand.
Entry Fee:
Adults USD8, Children ages 2-12 and Senior Citizens USD4.
(Entry Fee varies for groups. Free entry on Saturday from 9 am - 10.30 am)
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