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BIRMINGHAM ZOO OFFERS FREE ADMISSION TO MILITARY & DEPENDENTS ON JULY 4^TH

BIRMINGHAM, AL – After enjoying BBQ and before fireworks, come to the Birmingham Zoo for some July 4^th fun. See the cute baby giraffe and howler monkey plus hundreds of other zoo animals to admire.

Your Birmingham Zoo will be open on Thursday, July 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In honor of the holiday, all veterans, active and retired military, including their dependents (up to six) will receive FREE admission to the Birmingham Zoo with proof of valid military identification.

Zoo guests can enjoy seasonal favorites and special activities including the Junior League of Birmingham Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo and splash pads, animal encounters with Ambassador Animals, Giraffe Feedings* at the Kiwanis Giraffe Encounter, climbs on the Full Moon Bar-B-Que Adventure Tower, and feedings of the Zoo’s beloved lorikeets in the Lorikeet Aviary* as we welcome the summer season! A series of animal encounters and keeper chats are scheduled throughout the day on July 4 and throughout the entire summer season. Visit https://www.birminghamzoo.com/visitor-info/daily-activities/ for a complete list.

*All rides and various activities are an additional cost – plus tax and are weather dependent. See birminghamzoo.com/visitor-info/ for updates and ride schedules.

WHEN:  Thursday, July 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

OFFER:  FREE admission to veterans as well as all active and retired military and their dependents (up to 6). Guests must show proof of military service (military ID card, dependent ID card, driver’s license, etc.)