Birmingham Zoo
Birmingham Zoo
Birmingham AL | IRS ruling year: 2001 | EIN: 62-1231591
Organization Mission
Founded in 1955, the Birmingham Zoo (BZI) became a 501(c)(3) organization in 1999 with an independent Board of Directors. With approximately 500 animals comprised of 170 species, the Zoo protects and preserves endangered animals and promotes conservation. As a member Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), Birmingham Zoo ranks in the top 10% of animal exhibitors in the nation and is the only accredited zoo in Alabama. The Zoo's collection of live animals is the foundation for major programs in conservation, education and its mission, Inspiring Passion to Conserve the Natural World.
The Birmingham Zoo serves as a one of the primary conservation education resources for Alabama educators. Each year, an average of 60,000 students visit the Zoo for field trips or other educational school programs.