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AGCZ Announces Passing of African Leopard
Posted on: October 5th, 2022
ALABAMA GULF COAST ZOO ANNOUNCES PASSING OF AFRICAN LEOPARD “KATRINA” Gulf Shores, AL, October 5, 2022 - It is with very heavy hearts we must make the sad announcement that the Alabama
Read More BearWise Tips for Fall
Posted on: September 5th, 2022
Fall is one of the best times to spend time outdoors, and it is also one of the busiest times for our native Black Bears. They are going through a natural activity cycle called
Read More Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Announces Increase in Adult Admission
Posted on: August 9th, 2022
Effective beginning Friday, August 12, 2022, the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo will be increasing its adult admission cost by $3. The new admission fees will be $22.95 for adults and $19.95 for seniors and
Read More Introducing Newest Member of our Animal Ambassador Program
Posted on: July 11th, 2022
Votes are tallied! We are proud to officially introduce Lucille Ball "Lucy," the newest member of our Animal Ambassador program. Thank you to all who participated in our naming
Read More 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
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