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Zoo Update
Posted on: March 18th, 2020
In an effort to help protect our staff and guests, the AGCZ is suspending all animal encounters, keeper chats at exhibits, access to indoor exhibit spaces, the interior of the contact barn, and other
Read More Zoo’s Protocol Update - COVID-19
Posted on: March 15th, 2020
At this point in time, the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo will be following the protocols listed below: We will remain open normal business hours 9 am-4pm through the weekend until Wednesday, March 18th.
Read More Now Open!
Posted on: March 12th, 2020
Our new adventure begins...! Opening with record crowds, our new 25-acre animal park will bring together hurricane-proof design and climate-control technology, the highest
Read More New Zoo Update!
Posted on: January 22nd, 2020
New Zoo Update! Opening delayed till March. Construction delays will prevent us from opening February 1st as planned. We are excited to open the doors for all to see but "bear" with us a
Read More Volunteer Work Day at New Zoo! Planting Roots in Our Future....
Posted on: December 30th, 2019
Volunteer Work Day! Saturday, January 11, 2020 10 am to 2 pm New Zoo Location 20499 Oak Road East, Gulf Shores, AL. Planting Roots in Our Future.... We ask you to
Read More Planting Roots for our Future
Posted on: December 18th, 2019
Planting Roots in Our Future.... We ask you to be a part of our journey by planting roots in our future. We are in need of trees, plants, grasses, and wild flower mixes. List of trees needed
Read More Boo at the Zoo - Sunday, Oct 20
Posted on: October 11th, 2019
As you may have heard, construction has delayed the move to our new home. Since we will be open through November 2019, we have decided to have one last Halloween Celebration at our
Read More New Private Encounter - Belle (Clouded Leopard)
Posted on: September 24th, 2019
Come meet Belle, our 4 month old Clouded Leopard. Adults only (16 years & older). Limited availability. This encounter is only offered at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm daily by reservation only. Encounter
Read More Now Open - Safari Club Gulf Shores at New Zoo Location
Posted on: September 6th, 2019
As Alabama’s first certified “Green Restaurant” we have also created a full line of vegetarian and vegan offerings as well. As we like to say “Proudly Serving Herbivores,
Read More Cuteness Alert! Marmoset Babies Have Arrived!
Posted on: June 14th, 2019
Thistle has given birth to two health babies! Mom and babies are doing well. These little ones are growing like weeds. Stop by during your next visit to experience all
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