Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham

Name: Birmingham Zoo
Address: 2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, 35223-1154, United States
Telephone: +1 205-879-0409

#13 among attractions in Birmingham

Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park

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Facts and practical information

The Birmingham Zoo is a zoological park that opened in 1955 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1955 (69 years ago)Visitors per year: 470 thous.Species: 195Elevation: 686 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°29'14"N, 86°46'47"W

Address

2630 Cahaba RdRed Mountain (Redmont Park)Birmingham 35223-1154 United States

Contact

+1 205-879-0409

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Day trips

Birmingham Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vulcan statue, Brookwood Village, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Red Mountain Expressway Cut.

0.9 miW
Monuments and statues, History museum, Park
Vulcan statue, Birmingham
25 min walk • The Vulcan statue is the largest cast iron statue in the world, and is the city symbol of Birmingham, Alabama, reflecting its roots in the iron and steel industry. The 56-foot tall statue depicts the Roman god Vulcan, god of the fire and forge, with ironworking equipment.
1.3 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Brookwood Village, Birmingham
33 min walk • Brookwood Village is a 750,754-square-foot upscale shopping mall located near Birmingham in the cities of Mountain Brook and Homewood, Alabama.
~1720 ftNE
Park, Garden, Botanical garden
Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Birmingham
9 min walk • The Birmingham Botanical Gardens is 67.5-acre of botanical gardens located adjacent to Lane Park at the southern foot of Red Mountain in Birmingham, Alabama. The gardens are home to over 12,000 different types of plants, 25 unique gardens, more than 30 works of original outdoor sculpture, and several miles of walking paths.
0.8 miNW
Park, Trail
Red Mountain Expressway Cut, Birmingham
20 min walk • The Red Mountain Expressway Cut, also known as the Red Mountain Geological Cut, is a section of Red Mountain that was blasted and removed in the 1960s to allow the Red Mountain Expressway to enter downtown Birmingham, Alabama.
1.2 miNW
Synagogue
Temple Emanu-El, Birmingham
31 min walk • Temple Emanu-El is a Reform Jewish congregation in Birmingham, Alabama.
1.1 miNW
Synagogue
Temple Beth-El, Birmingham
28 min walk • Temple Beth-El is a synagogue located in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1907, Temple Beth-El is a member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
1 miNE
Golf
Birmingham Country Club, Birmingham
25 min walk • Birmingham Country Club, located in Birmingham, Alabama, was founded in 1898 as the Country Club of Birmingham. It moved in 1900 from North Birmingham to Lakeview, then again in 1926 to a site in Shades Valley, now within the city of Mountain Brook.
1.7 miSW
City, Area
Homewood, Birmingham
44 min walk • Homewood is a city in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is a suburb of Birmingham, located on the other side of Red Mountain due south of the city center.
~420 ftNW
Park
Lane Park, Birmingham
3 min walk • Lane Park is a large park located in Birmingham, Alabama. The park is home to the Birmingham Zoo and the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.The park is located between Mountain Brook and Homewood on the southern slope of Red Mountain and is adjacent to U.S.
1.2 miN
Tudor Revival architecture
The Avalon, Birmingham
32 min walk • The Avalon in Birmingham, Alabama is a two-building Tudor Revival-style complex at 3005-3015 Highland Ave. and 3000-3020 13th Ave. S, which was built in 1925 and 1927. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
0.6 miN
Colonial revival architecture
Redmont Garden Apartments, Birmingham
15 min walk • The Redmont Garden Apartments is a historic complex of four buildings in Mountain Brook, Alabama. It was built by the B. L. Jackson Company with a mortgage from the New York Life Insurance Company supported by the Federal Housing Administration.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Birmingham Zoo open?

Birmingham Zoo is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Birmingham Zoo?

Nearby attractions include Lane Park, Birmingham (3 min walk), Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Birmingham (9 min walk), Mountain Brook Estates Building, Birmingham (11 min walk), Redmont Garden Apartments, Birmingham (15 min walk).

How to get to Birmingham Zoo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Birmingham Zoo:

Bus

Birmingham Zoo • Lines: 43 (6 min walk)
NW Corner of 18th St S & Rosedale Dr • Lines: 42 (19 min walk)