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Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Announces the Arrival of Three New African Lions
Posted on: June 17th, 2022
The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo announced the arrival of three African lions as part of the zoo family on Friday, June 17, 2022, at 10:00 am. The lions were received through a partnership with the
Read More Earth Day Message from The Zoo Executive Director
Posted on: April 22nd, 2022
Earth Day has been a significant day for me for many years. It has always been a day where I look at my own impacts on the environment and make an effort to improve. This year, I finally
Read More #FreakyFriday
Posted on: April 2nd, 2022
Have you ever noticed in pictures of wild parrots that their feathers look almost as pristine as those that live under human care? How can this be if they are exposed to untold germs and elements?
Read More BREAKING NEWS
Posted on: April 1st, 2022
BREAKING NEWS The Research Department at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Discovers a New Species The Research Department at the Alabama Gulf Coast has recently determined that an interesting animal
Read More Black History Month - Dr. Alfreda Johnson Webb
Posted on: February 21st, 2022
Our final feature in the Black History Month series - Alfreda Johnson Webb (1923-1992) In 1949, Dr. Alfreda Johnson Webb became the African American woman to receive her Doctor of Veterinary
Read More Black History Month - Dr Frederick Douglas Patterson
Posted on: February 14th, 2022
BHM Monday - Today, we feature Dr. Frederick Douglass Patterson (1901-1988) Dr. Patterson attended Iowa State College, where in1923, he earned his DVM. His academic career also included earning a
Read More Black History Month - Post #1
Posted on: February 7th, 2022
In the month of February, we celebrate African Americans and their contribution to our American history. Mondays in February, the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo will feature African American pioneers in
Read More Lights for Lions
Posted on: December 23rd, 2021
Help us help lions by recycling your old lights! Do you have old Christmas lights that you need to throw away? Do you love lions? Would you like to get rid of your old Christmas lights and help
Read More Support the Zoo During the Holidays
Posted on: November 25th, 2021
Giving Tuesday: Donate to the Zoo to Make Our Wishes Come True - November 30, 2021 This year the staff at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo put together a capital items wish list. These are items that go
Read More November is Family Literacy Awareness Month at the Zoo
Posted on: October 29th, 2021
November is Family Literacy Awareness Month, and The South Baldwin Literacy Council is going to the Zoo! National Family Literacy Month is an opportunity for families to learn and read
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