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Southern Environmental Center

Track A The Interactive Museum (TIM), a two-story environmental showcase that challenges visitors to slide down a giant sewage pipe, lift a week's worth of garbage, or identify sources of air pollution on a moving city scape model. Tour the nearby EcoScape, a 4-acre outdoor classroom with paths winding through a wetland, past bug sculptures and gardens, and along the woodland trail. Learn about medicinal plants, edible landscapes, and sustainable landscape practices. Make EcoArt. Transform computer wires, bottle tops, etc. into eco-jewelry. Track B The Alabama GeoDome, a 46-seat 4K theatre, showcases Alabama's natural wonders. An adaptive reuse of Meyer Planetarium at BSC, it is a tool for introducing visitors to ecological concepts. Video trailers blend GIS mapping, drone footage, and more to feature the state’s ecology. The minimum group size is 10 people.
900 Arkadelphia Road Birmingham, AL 35254
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205 226-4934
9 am to 4:30 pm M-F; reservation required
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Admission Charged
Track A: Interactive Museum and EcoScape tours including EcoArt - 2 hours total. Cost is $5/person. Track B: Geodome video trailers of Alabama natural wonders - 1 hour or less, depending on group size/age. Cost is $5/person. Track A & B: $8/person. Teachers are free.
9 am to 4:30 pm M-F; reservation required
2052264934

Getting There

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  • 900 Arkadelphia Road
  • Birmingham, AL 35254
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Where to Stay

Carson Village Mobile Home & RV Park

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Econo Lodge Homewood - Birminghgam

Book a room at the Econo Lodge Homewood - Birmingham.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown

Fairfield by Marriott Birmingham Downtown is centrally located in the heart of buzzing downtown.

Courtyard Colonnade

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The Redmont, Hilton Curio Brand

Located in the heart of downtown, The Redmont Hotel is the oldest hotel in Birmingham, Alabama. Newly restored, the 14-story historic landmark features 120 newly renovated guest rooms that embrace the glamour of the 1920's. The Redmont Ho...

Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Trussville

Experience the beginning of Birmingham's cool vibe right here at our Trussville, AL hotel.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown

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

The Painted Lady Hotel

The Painted Lady arrives to Birmingham with our 22-room and suite boutique hotel, occupying the old Eyer-Raden Building in the Automotive Historic District. Legend has it that the “Louise Curtis” who operated a “boarding house” in the upper floors of...
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Upcoming Events

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!

RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles

RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles comes to the BJCC Concert Hall March 11, 2025!
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Where to Eat

Mr. P's Butcher Shop & Deli

Owned and operated by the Pilleteri family since 1975, Mr. P's serves hearty sandwiches at breakfast and lunch six days a week.

Monday Night Brewing

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Bandit Pâtisserie

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Full Moon Bar-B-Que

Our Valley Avenue bar-b-que location is located just off of Greensprings Highway on Valley Avenue. Join us for lunch or dinner to enjoy some of our mouth-watering bar-b-que slow cooked over our hickory wood-fired pit.

Moe's Original BBQ

Moe's Original Bar B Que is a Southern Soul Food Revival. Our fast casual eatery and catering company offers Moe’s award-winning Bama-style BBQ offerings including Pulled Pork, Ribs, Wings, Chicken and Turkey in addition to Catfish and a Shrimp Moe-B...

Bistro 218

French-inspired bistro fare such as duck confit in a brick-walled space with a warm & intimate vibe.

Johnny Ray's

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Cantina Tortilla Grill

Cantina Tortilla Grill has been serving up made-fresh-daily Mexican food in a laid back, fun atmosphere for over 15 years. Our uniquely crafted menu items follow the recipes created by our founder Guillermo Castro, whose love for travel and a passion...
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Find Your Alabama Sweet Spot

Find the sweetest Alabama vacation spot perfectly suited just for you. Customize your next Alabama vacation by the type of experience you are looking for, then filter by the region of Alabama you want to visit. Don't know what your Alabama destination should be? Let our interactive location map be your guide. Now, where is your next Alabama Sweet Spot?

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