Birmingham Zoo Tours

African Elephant in a zoo setting in Birmingham Alabama.

Reviews of Birmingham Zoo

4.5
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4 - Good 34%
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3/5 - Okay

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4/5 - Good

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Be sure to get a map! The zoo can be quite busy and we arrived at the exact same time as several buses full of kids from a nearby school which was...interesting. Just be ready for it to be crowded. There are many buildings that are air conditioned and lots of seating as well.

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Whenever I�’m back home in the “HAM” I always try and make time to stroll around BBG and relax. It’s awesome here no matter the season.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Birmingham Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens
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. It was created as Birmingham's entry for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition

Vulcan Park and Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Vulcan Park and Museum during your travels in Birmingham. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.

Vulcan Park and Museum
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Vulcan Statue

Towering over the city, this large statue depicting blacksmiths and the Roman god of fire is a fitting reminder of Birmingham’s industrial heritage.

Vulcan Statue

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Enjoy a stop at Three Sheets: A Linen Shop, an entertaining place to visit in Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.

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Prime Time Treasures

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Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham

Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham

3.5 out of 5
2300 Woodcrest Pl Birmingham AL
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook, Autograph Collection

Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
2655 Lane Park Rd Birmingham AL
Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook, Autograph Collection
Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

3 out of 5
1016 20th Street Birmingham AL
Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB
Valley Hotel Homewood Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

Valley Hotel Homewood Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
2727 18TH STREET SOUTH Birmingham AL
Valley Hotel Homewood Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

3 out of 5
821 20th Street S Birmingham AL
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
21st Ave Bham Bungalow

21st Ave Bham Bungalow

3 out of 5
2085 21st Ave S Birmingham AL
21st Ave Bham Bungalow
Aloft Birmingham Soho Square

Aloft Birmingham Soho Square

3 out of 5
1903 29th Avenue South Birmingham AL
Aloft Birmingham Soho Square
Residence Inn by Marriott Homewood Mountain Brook

Residence Inn by Marriott Homewood Mountain Brook

3 out of 5
2790 US 280 Birmingham AL
Residence Inn by Marriott Homewood Mountain Brook
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

4 out of 5
808 20th Street S Birmingham AL
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
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