Birmingham Zoo Ticket Prices, Membership & Hours Guide

Birmingham Zoo Prices, Membership & Hours Guide

Birmingham Zoo is a zoological park, an independent, not for profit and the lowest paying zoo in the state of Alabama.

Opened in 1955 in Birmingham, Alabama, it is home to approximately 550 animals of 195 species including sea lions, rhinos, elephants, zebras, and other endangered species from six continents.

Birmingham Zoo Prices, Hours and Dates are subject to change.

In this article, we explain everything you must know while buying Birmingham Zoo tickets.

We will also share the latest Birmingham Zoo Prices, Birmingham Zoo Membership, Birmingham Zoo Hours, Birmingham Zoo Map, and other useful details.

Birmingham Zoo Ticket Prices for 2023

Birmingham Zoo Ticket prices range substantially based on your preferences.

All children under the age of three get free admission

Below are the latest Birmingham Zoo Ticket Prices –

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
MILITARY Active/Retired/Veteran/Reserve Includes spouses and dependents  Must show military ID and/or spouse/dependent ID	$14.95
FIRST RESPONDERS EMT/Paramedics, Firefighters, Law Enforcement Must show current valid ID or badge	$14.95
COLLEGE STUDENT Must show current valid student ID	$14.95
SNAP/EBT DISCOUNT Available to Alabama residents who currently receive SNAP benefits Must show a valid, unexpired, signed EBT card in the beneficiary’s name Available for daytime general admission on any day Birmingham Zoo is open, up to four (4) discount admission tickets per day	$10 Adult $7 Child (age 2-12)

• Birmingham Zoo Admission tickets are non-refundable but are date-transferable up to one year after the purchase date. 
• Tickets are required for all guests and Zoo Members whether purchased online or at the gate.
• Train & Carousel tickets stop being sold at 8:00 pm during Glow Wild.
• Full Moon Wild Slide is CLOSED for repairs and renovation until further notice.
• Face Masks are strongly encouraged inside buildings and outside when social distancing cannot be maintained. 
• Birmingham Zoo Discounts cannot be combined with any additional coupons, specials, or offers. 
• Reciprocal Zoo discounts are available onsite at the ticket booth.
• The last entry into the Zoo stops thirty (30) minutes before closing. 
• Family Plus Member Ride Wristbands cannot be reserved online.
• One ticket per person per ride, ages 2 years and up.
• For assistance with tickets already purchased, email onlinesales@birminghamzoo.com

Birmingham Zoo Membership Prices

Membership is a great value! 

Zoo Members receive free admission into the Zoo and can reserve a free ticket online before their visit.

Below are the latest Birmingham Zoo Membership Prices –

Adult	$17.95
Child (ages 2-12)	$12.95
Senior (65+)	$14.95
MEMBER- Adult	$17.95
MEMBER- Child (ages 2-17)	$12.95
Infant	$0.00

• You may also purchase up to six (6) discounted non-member tickets for guests with your 25% Member discount.
• Purchase or renew a Zoo Membership HERE

If you do not see your discounts or are prompted to enter credit card information on a members-only order, contact membership@birminghamzoo.com.

Birmingham Zoo Stroller & Wheelchair Rentals

Visitors to the Zoo are allowed to bring their own personal stroller, wheelchair, and electric wheelchair into the facility.

Rentals are also available at the Zoo’s main Gift Shop located at the front entrance.

Single Stroller	$10
Double Stroller	$12
Wheelchair	$10
Electric Wheelchair	$28

Birmingham Zoo Exhibits

Main Zoo

• Alligator Swamp: American Alligators
• Camel Rides (Spring and Summer only)
• Bird Aviaries: Kori Bustard
• Flamingo Lagoon: Black-necked swans American Flamingos
• Lorikeet Interactive Feeding and Observation Aviary (only open Spring and Summer): Lorikeets
• Predator Building (soon-to-be Asian Passage)
• African Lions, Coyotes, Bobcat, Black-footed cats, Sand cats, Pallas cat, wildcat, fennec fox
• Primate Building (South America): Black Howler Monkey Jaguar Giant Anteater Giant Otters Sumatran Orangutans
• Sea Lions: California sea lions
• Reptile Building: Snakes
• Tortoise Yard: Tortoises
• Wildlife Stage

Junior League of Birmingham-Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo

• Alabama Barn: Goats
• Alabama Wilds: Fish Sandhill cranes North American river otters Wild turkeys
• Grandma’s Back Porch
• Barbara Ingalls Shook Black Bear Trail: American black bears
• The Corral:
• Granny’s Butterfly House (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
• Granny’s Goose Patch

Trails of Africa