Our Blog : Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

Zoo CLOSED due to Hurricane Sally
Posted on: September 15th, 2020

Due to severe weather entering our area, the Zoo will be CLOSED, Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept 15 and 16. We will post updates on reopening as information be comes available. To all of our

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo mourns the loss of beloved lion, Jabari.
Posted on: September 5th, 2020

Late Friday, September 4, Jabari, our African male lion, lost battle with Throughout the summer, many of you asked about Jabari as he would periodically seem disoriented, stumble, or simply

Message for our Director
Posted on: August 15th, 2020

In July, our Governor issued a face covering Order for the State of Alabama which has been extended until the end of August. In compliance with that Order, The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

COVID Statement July 5, 2020
Posted on: July 5th, 2020

With the incidents of Covid-19 infections continuing to rise throughout the country, the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo continues to take preventative measures to help protect our staff, animals, and

COVID-19 Update
Posted on: June 29th, 2020

Letter from the Director As you all know, the incidents of Covid-19 infections are rising in many areas around the country. As we have learned more about this particular coronavirus and how

Update from Zoo Director
Posted on: May 23rd, 2020

The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is proud to announce that we have once again opened our doors! We were very excited to show the community the new zoo in March when we had the grand

Re-opening May 23
Posted on: May 22nd, 2020

We are Now Open with restrictions. 9am- 4pm Daily - Animal encounters, amusements, reptile house and butterfly house still Closed at this time. For the health of our staff and animals we strongly

Update from Zoo Director
Posted on: May 11th, 2020

Not Open at this time: As a new zoo, we have multiple types of operations at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. In addition to the wonderful new zoo and its animals; we also have indoor exhibit areas much

Zoo COVID-19 Update
Posted on: May 9th, 2020

Our Zoo is under the entertainment venue classification. We are not able to open under current order in effect through May 22. No date has be set for reopen at this tme. We will post updates as

Zoo temporarily closing to the public - COVID-19
Posted on: March 19th, 2020

To help protect our staff and community, the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is temporarily closing to the public effective, Thursday, March 19th, to support the efforts being made to slow the spread of