Birmingham Zoo makes plans for 70th birthday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Zoo plans to celebrate its 70th birthday throughout the year, starting with a birthday celebration in April.
The Birmingham Zoo's first official exhibit, Monkey Island, was dedicated April 2, 1955. The zoo continued to grow throughout the years.
The zoo's elephants will enjoy a birthday cake featuring elephant treats at 10:30 a.m. April 5. The cake will be in the elephant holding area, visible to the zoo's guests.
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This birthday celebration will be followed by several events throughout the year, including the following:
'Eggstravaganza' Egg Hunt — April 12
Farm Day — April 19
15th annual 'Tails in the Trails' — May 9
Pancakes and Princesses — May 31
Zoo Brews — June 6
Zoo Gala — Sept. 26
Hoots & Howls — Oct. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26
Glow Wild — November-January 2026
Breakfast with Santa — Dec. 13
Zoo Year's Eve — Dec. 31
More information on the events the Birmingham Zoo offers can be found here.
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