Montgomery Zoo
Montgomery Zoo is a 40-acre (16 ha) zoo located on the north side of Montgomery, Alabama. It dates from 1935. Around it, The National Memorial to Peace and Justice (3.9 mi) comes first on our list.
A zoo & aquarium inside Montgomery
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 92–92°, and about 93 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Montgomery
Montgomery Zoo is inside Montgomery, which has 126 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 68–78°. When to go ↓
An airport 11 miles away
Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM) has airline service, about 11 miles from Montgomery Zoo.
Established in 1935
Montgomery Zoo dates from 1935. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Each month’s highs and lows around Montgomery Zoo are below.
Montgomery Zoo
Montgomery Zoo is a 40-acre (16 ha) zoo located on the north side of Montgomery, Alabama. The zoo is an independent city department, and is supported in part by The Montgomery Area Zoological Society. It is home to approximately 750 animals representing 140 species. After not renewing their Association of Zoos and Aquariums membership in 2013, the zoo opted to remain accredited solely by the Zoological Association of America. The Mann Wildlife Learning Museum opened in January 2003 and serves as the administration building. The museum features taxidermy displays with a focus on native wildlife, game species, and wildlife management.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 750 animals · 140 species
- Area
- 40 acres
- Established
- 1935
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.9K a year
Rooms near Montgomery Zoo
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Montgomery (126) and Prattville (22).
- 1The National Memorial to Peace and Justice
- 2Civil Rights Memorial
- 3The Legacy Museum
- 4Mothers of Gynecology Monument
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Montgomery Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | in town | — | 126 97 hotels · 15 motels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 195,300 | $162K | C− |
| Prattville | 10 mi west | 15 min | 22 19 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 40,582 | $215K | C |
| Millbrook | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 7 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 17,623 | $207K | C− |
| Wetumpka | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 motel | 7,535 | $204K | C+ |
| Pike Road | 15 mi southeast | 20 min | 2 2 motels | 11,899 | $382K | — |
| Holtville | 15 mi north | 20 min | 2 2 RV parks | 5,158 | $267K | — |
| Elmore | 10 mi north | 15 min | 1 1 RV park | 1,382 | $108K | — |
| Shorter | 20 mi east | 30 min | 2 2 hotels | 356 | $99K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near Montgomery Zoo
Also within 49 miles are these.
Big draw33 mi National Historic SiteTuskegee Institute National Historic Site9K visitors a year
14 mi MuseumThe National Memorial to Peace and Justice
23 mi LandmarkCivil Rights Memorial
48 mi Stadium & arenaJordan–Hare Stadium
33 mi MuseumThe Legacy Museum
32 mi LakeLake Martin44 mi LandmarkMothers of Gynecology Monument
49 mi Ancient siteCahabaPhoto credits
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site: 2C2K Photography, CC BY 2.0 · The National Memorial to Peace and Justice: Soniakapadia, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Civil Rights Memorial: Colin Mutchler from Brooklyn, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Jordan–Hare Stadium: AuburnPilot, Public domain · The Legacy Museum: Soniakapadia, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake Martin: Rebecca Hagen, Public domain · Cahaba: Altairisfar (Jeffrey Reed), CC BY-SA 3.0
What people ask about Montgomery Zoo
Is Montgomery Zoo in Montgomery?
Yes. It’s inside Montgomery, AL.
When is the best time to visit Montgomery Zoo?
March, April, October and November, with highs of 68–78°.
What is the closest airport to Montgomery Zoo?
Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM), about 11 miles away. The nearest big hub is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth (BHM), about 84 miles.
Where should I stay near Montgomery Zoo?
Montgomery (in town, 126 places to stay), Prattville (10 mi, 22 places to stay) and Millbrook (8 mi, 7 places to stay).
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