Come walk on the wild side at the Birmingham Zoo with our Behind the Scenes Encounters! On these unique experiences, you’ll get an insider’s look at how the Zoo cares for our animals. Encounters are led by a Zoo educator and include a tour of behind-the-scenes animal areas, time with our expert animal care professionals, and a special opportunity to meet animals up close.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration is per person. Encounters accommodate up to 8 people in each date/time. Encounters are not private experiences. If you would like to book a private encounter, please email Education@birminghamzoo.com for pricing and availability.
Online ticket sales end 48 hours in advance of each tour date. Members purchasing tours will receive 25% discount on tour registrations. Members must select “member rate” and be logged to receive discounted rates. Anyone not covered by a current membership (i.e. tour reservations purchased by non-members or by members as gifts or for additional individuals not on their membership) must purchase registration + general admission options.
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POLICIES & RULES
PLEASE NOTE Ride tickets are non-refundable but are date-transferable up to one year after purchase date. Zoo Discounts for rides cannot be combined with any additional coupons, specials, or offers.
Tickets are required for all guests and Zoo Members whether purchased online or at the gate
Member Tickets Zoo Members receive free admission into the Zoo and can reserve their ticket(s) online before visiting.
Rides & Animal Encounter ticket information - click HERE
Admission tickets are non-refundable but are date-transferable up to one year after the purchase date. Zoo Discounts cannot be combined with any additional coupons, specials, or offers. Reciprocal Zoo discounts are available onsite at the ticket booth. With proper ID Military, First Responder, and College Student discounts available with onsite ticket purchase only.
Online registration ends 72 hours in advance of each Zoo Snooze program. Members must select “member rate” and be logged to receive discounted rates. Registration includes space outdoors for sleeping,* tour and education activities, breakfast, and admission to the Zoo on the second day of the Snooze. Participants will have access to public restrooms throughout the program.
*Tents, sleeping bags, etc. are not provided. A limited number of tents are available to rent for a fee and must be booked at the time of registration.
· Zoo Snooze Member Rate – $65
· Zoo Snooze Non-Member Rate -$85
· AGE: Guests 5 years old and older are welcome at Zoo Snooze programs. Children younger than five years old are not permitted unless prior written approval has been given by the Birmingham Zoo Education Department.
· ACCESSIBILITY: Some of our programs enter areas of the Zoo that may not be wheelchair accessible. Modifications for accessibility can be accommodated. Please contact us with accommodation requests at least 48 hours prior to your program to help us build the best possible experience.
· CANCELLATION: Program registration fees are non-refundable. Requests to reschedule experiences must be received at least two weeks in advance and are subject to availability. Programs missed without prior notification will not be rescheduled. Any program involving animals is subject to change or cancellation by the Zoo based on animal or human safety considerations, including severe weather. Every effort will be made to offer alternate areas or reschedule programs.
· WAIVER: All participants must complete a liability waiver prior to the encounter. Parent/guardian signatures will be required for all participants 18 and under.
· CONDUCT: Participants may working areas of the Zoo and be in close proximity to Zoo animals. Participants must follow instructions from Zoo staff at all times. Participants who are disruptive and/or do not follow staff instructions may be removed from the program without a refund.
Registration is per person. Twilight Tours accommodate up to 24 people in each date/time. Tours are not private experiences. If you would like to book a private encounter, please email Education@birminghamzoo.com for pricing and availability.
Online ticket sales end 48 hours in advance of each tour date. Members must select “member rate” and be logged to receive discounted rate.
Fee covers the cost of Volunteer Background Check, Polo, Name Badge, and Required Trainings
*$75 rate only for Interpretation & Learning Volunteers
This is the payment link for our Gildan Softstyle Birmingham Zoo Volunteer Uniform T-Shirt (one is included with onboarding fees). Only active volunteers are eligible to purchase.
Please follow up by emailing volunteers@birminghamzoo.com with your preferred shirt size and quantity of shirts ordered.
Mark your calendar and join the Birmingham Zoo for Zoo Brews on Saturday, June 8 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.! Experience breweries from all over Alabama and the southeast while you travel through the Zoo. Perfect for adults 21 and up, this event is a signature favorite! Attendees will delight in tasty selections from local food truck vendors . The Zoo's Nourish 205 restaurant and the Flamingo Cart on Henley Lawn will be serving full-size beer and wine - all for an additional charge. Whether a Zoo Brews fan or new to the event, we can't wait to see you for a fun evening at the Zoo!
Per ABC regulations, Zoo Brews will operate with a “Penny-A-Pour” system! Each sample will be worth one penny. Guests will drop their penny into a bucket at each booth in order to receive a sample. If you don’t have pennies lying around, we will have a penny redemption booth at each vendor station, where you can cash in larger coins for pennies! All pennies collected will be donated to our Animals Fund. Guests can purchase full-size beer and wine for an additional cost at Nourish 205 or Flamingo Cart on Henley Lawn.
INCLUDED:
FOOD & BEVERAGE
PRICING *Per Person & Plus Tax
We recommend purchasing your tickets in advance but we will also be selling tickets on-site the night of the event. Adults only. Must be age 21 and up
Early Bird Pricing *Ends April 26
General Pricing *Goes through June 8
*PLEASE NOTE:
Online registration ends 72 hours in advance of each Zoo Snooze program. Registration includes space outdoors for sleeping,* tour and education activities, breakfast, and admission to the Zoo on the second day of the Snooze. Participants will have access to public restrooms throughout the program.
Questions and Reservations
If you have questions about our Zoo Snooze program, our Education Department is here to help!
Please contact us at 205-909-4558 or by email at education@birminghamzoo.com
Registration is per person. Online ticket sales end 48 hours in advance of each tour date.
If you have questions about our Twilight Tours, our Education Department is here to help!