Tag: zoo
Word on The Street
Compiled by Haley Wilson
We asked Birmingham-area residents, What’s your favorite animal when visiting the zoo?
JESSICA DABBS: “I like the alligators because they’re literally living...
Conservation an important part of the zoo’s mission
By Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
Conservation is a huge part of the Birmingham Zoo’s mission.
“We’re working to let people know that zoos really work to...
How zoo officials ensure that the animals remain protected
By Ameera Steward
The Birmingham TimesAt one time, most animals came to the zoo from the wild, but now that’s rare, said Roger Torbert, Birmingham Zoo Vice President...
The Birmingham Zoo attracts about 600,000 annually. What some had to...
By Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
The Birmingham Zoo is the largest in Alabama and averages about 600,000 visitors annually. Here’s what some had to say:
Lawonda Jackson, Columbus, Miss.
“ love coming out and looking at...
Ongoing building plans at the Birmingham Zoo include these
By Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
Building plans for the Birmingham Zoo are ongoing, according to Roger Torbert, Vice President of Education.
In June, the zoo held a ribbon cutting and...
Ribbon cutting for Cahaba Road improvements set for July 1
Mayor William A. Bell, Sr. Addresses City Improvements at Birmingham Zoo and Birmingham Botanical Gardens Roundabout
BIRMINGHAM, AL – On Wednesday, July 1, City of...
