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Birmingham Zoo

From Trails of Africa to the Children’s Zoo and everything in-between, the Birmingham Zoo features animals from all over the world, while also highlighting the Zoo’s amazing animal care, conservation initiatives, and Species Survival Plans. With approximately 700 animals of 200 species and endangered species from six continents, the Birmingham Zoo’s 122-acre site is the perfect place to visit any time of the year.

2630 Cahaba Rd. Birmingham, AL 35223
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(205) 879-0409
Open daily 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Open daily 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(205) 879-0409

Getting There

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  • 2630 Cahaba Rd.
  • Birmingham, AL 35223
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Where to Stay

Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown

The perfect accommodation for your travels, right in Downtown Birmingham!

Quality Inn & Suites Birmingham - Highway 280

Book a room at the Quality Inn & Suites Birmingham - Highway 280.

Days Inn Hwy 280

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InTown Suites Vestavia Hills

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Days Inn Birmingham

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Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott

The Elyton Hotel invites you to experience a new definition indulgence at the intersection of modern sophistication and rich tradition. This architectural and historical treasure enjoys an ideal location on the celebrated "Heaviest Corner on Earth" c...

Best Western Plus Inn and Suites Birmingham

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TownePlace Suites Birmingham South

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Upcoming Events

Birmingham Bowl 2024

The 18th Birmingham Bowl will be played on Saturday, December 27th at Protective Stadium and will feature teams from the Southeastern Conference and the American Athletic Conference.

Zoo Year's Eve!

Get an early start to 2025 with two Zoo Year’s Eve celebrations planned for Tuesday, December 31. Daytime and evening celebrations will be held from 1-3 p.m and from 5-7 p.m., with a special zoo-related drop featuring red pandas at 2 p.m and 6 p.m.

Alabama Dance Festival

Join us at the 2025 Alabama Dance Festival. One of the largest gatherings of dancers and dance enthusiasts in the Southeast.

Annie

Broadway National Tour of Annie at Birmingham's BJCC Concert Hall January 14-19, 2025.

Dance Across Birmingham

Dance Across Birmingham is a community celebration that offers a day of FREE dance classes! No experience necessary! Register online to reserve space in your favorite classes!

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

BCRI will be open to the public from 10 am-5 pm in honor of MLK Day. The day will be filled with activities, performances and celebrations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

54th Annual World of Wheels

Indoor Custom car show featuring hot rods, customs and classic cars, trucks & bikes competing for trophies and cash prizes plus entertainment.

SIX

Broadway National Tour of SIX at Birmingham's BJCC Concert Hall February 11-16, 2025!
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Where to Eat

Lucky Cat

We serve rolled ice cream, lunch, sake, wine and beer in a cozy family friendly atmosphere.

Bamboo on 2nd

Inventive Pan-Asian plates, cocktails & sake offered in a sleek space with rustic-modern decor.

Saw's BBQ Juke Joint- Crestline

The atmosphere at SAW’S Juke Joint is all about casual and friendly. Reclaimed wood paneling, bare bulbs and metal tables and chairs suitably make for a slightly industrial feel. But after all, this place means business – food and music.

Revelator Coffee

We believe that a great coffee experience is about more than great coffee alone.

Gabriella's Bistro

Sunday Soul Food

Blueprint on 3rd

Blueprint on 3rd is a polished-casual American brasserie in Birmingham, Alabama paying homage to regional cuisines.

Niki's West

NIKI’S WEST has been serving the greater Birmingham, Ala., area since 1957. Owners, Pete and Teddy Hontzas, are second generation owners who took over the business from their father, the late Gus P. Hontzas. With humble, new beginnings of an extensiv...

Dread River Distilling Co.

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