Birmingham Zoo
The Birmingham Zoo is a zoological park that opened in 1955 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. It was established in 1955. Around it, Legion Field (4 mi) comes first on our list.
A zoo & aquarium inside Birmingham
You can stay in Birmingham
Birmingham Zoo is inside Birmingham, which has 83 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 65–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth (BHM) has airline service, about 5 miles from Birmingham Zoo.
Established in 1955
Birmingham Zoo dates from 1955. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Choosing a month
A visit to Birmingham Zoo can follow the seasons below.
Birmingham Zoo
The Birmingham Zoo is a zoological park that opened in 1955 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States.
The Birmingham Zoo is an independent, not for profit, 501(c)(3) organization, and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), participating in AZA Species Survival Plans (SSP). It is the only AZA accredited zoo in the state of Alabama.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 900 animals · 195 species
- Area
- 122 acres
- Established
- 1955
- Elevation
- 679 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 5.1K a year
Towns to stay in near Birmingham Zoo
The closest lodging is in Birmingham (83) and Homewood (26).
- 1Legion Field
- 2Protective Stadium
- 3Sloss Furnaces
- 4Legacy Arena
- 5Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex
- 6Birmingham Museum of Art
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Birmingham Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | in town | — | 83 61 hotels · 13 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 195,893 | $159K | D− |
| Homewood | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 26 24 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 28,118 | $559K | C |
| Hoover | 8 mi south | 10 min | 29 26 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 93,550 | $412K | B |
| Pelham | 11 mi south | 15 min | 19 15 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 25,664 | $300K | B |
| Vestavia Hills | 4 mi south | 5 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 campground | 38,306 | $530K | A− |
| Bessemer | 14 mi southwest | 20 min | 19 14 hotels · 4 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 24,984 | $136K | D− |
| Fultondale | 9 mi north | 15 min | 10 8 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 9,307 | $186K | C− |
| Irondale | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 motel | 13,545 | $256K | C |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Birmingham Zoo
Every place here is under 49 miles away.
14 mi Stadium & arenaLegion Field
23 mi Stadium & arenaProtective Stadium
Big draw49 mi Stadium & arenaBryant–Denny Stadium
32 mi MuseumSloss Furnaces
43 mi Stadium & arenaLegacy Arena
53 mi Stadium & arenaBirmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex
63 mi MuseumBirmingham Museum of Art37 mi LakeLewis Smith LakePhoto credits
Legion Field: USGS, Public domain · Protective Stadium: Unknown, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bryant–Denny Stadium: Joel יוֹאֵל, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Sloss Furnaces: DXR, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Legacy Arena: AuburnShuffle, CC0 · Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex: Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Birmingham Museum of Art: Birmingham Museum of Art, CC BY 3.0
Questions about Birmingham Zoo
Is Birmingham Zoo in Birmingham?
Yes. It’s inside Birmingham, AL.
When is the best time to visit Birmingham Zoo?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 65–82°.
What is the closest airport to Birmingham Zoo?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth (BHM), about 5 miles away.
Where should I stay near Birmingham Zoo?
Birmingham (in town, 83 places to stay), Homewood (3 mi, 26 places to stay) and Hoover (8 mi, 29 places to stay).
Ask a local in Birmingham
There are no tips yet, so start one in Birmingham’s Town Square.
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