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Do you have to wear a mask at the Birmingham Zoo?

Do you have to wear a mask at the Birmingham Zoo?

All visitors & members to the Zoo will be required to wear face masks for the protection of other guests, our staff, and our animals per City of Birmingham ordinance mandating the wearing of face masks in public places.

How long does it take to walk through the Birmingham Zoo?

over a year ago. While the B’ham Zoo has a number of interesting exhibits to see, 3 hours should be sufficient to cover the zoo grounds.

How much does it cost to get into the Birmingham Zoo?

Purchase Tickets HERE

TYPE PRICE *plus tax
ADULTS $17.95
CHILDREN 2-12 years old $12.95
BABIES & CHILDREN UNDER 2 years old Free
SENIOR CITIZENS 65 years + $14.95

What days are the Birmingham Zoo open?

Guests and Members can visit the Zoo from Wednesday through Sunday during the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How old do you have to be to work at Birmingham Zoo?

Ages 16 years to adults You will have an opportunity to work in up to 3 different Departments as you step into the day in the life of a Zookeeper. *Animal areas may include Africa, Birds and Ambassador Animals Departments.

How big is the Birmingham Zoo?

49 ha
Birmingham Zoo/Area

Can you feed giraffes at Birmingham Zoo?

Guests to the Zoo can feed the giraffes and lorikeets, take a ride on the Red Diamond Express Train, and go for a spin on the Protective Life Carousel. Giraffe feeding tickets are sold onsite at the Giraffe Outpost Gift Shop for $3.95 per person entering the platform.

What happened to the hippos at the Birmingham Zoo?

Birmingham Zoo Mourns Loss of Nile Hippopotamus and Komodo Dragon : Due to Age-related Health Issues. The Birmingham Zoo is mourning the passing of two of our animals, Matt, a 14-year-old male Komodo dragon, and Tadpole, a 41-year-old male Nile hippopotamus.

Does the Birmingham Zoo drug test?

BZI will conduct a background check (criminal, social security number check, driving) on all final candidates for all jobs. In addition, final candidates for all positions will undergo drug testing.

Does Birmingham Zoo have pandas?

Birmingham Zoo ‘thrilled’ to welcome new red panda ‘Gizmo’ and baby howler monkey. The Birmingham Zoo officially welcomed its new red panda Gizmo to its animal family. After a time in quarantine, Gizmo is on view but also shy around new people. World, meet Gizmo, the new red panda living at the Birmingham Zoo.

How many animals does the Birmingham Zoo have?

750
Birmingham Zoo/Number of animals

Does the Birmingham Zoo have a splash pad?

💦 SPLASH PADS OPEN! Come celebrate July 4th and spend time with the animals at your favorite Zoo! Bring the kids to enjoy fun and water play on a hot summer day at the Splash Pads in Children’s Zoo!