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The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, along with sponsors and co-hosts, SHOW Baldwin and Let’s Play Therapy Center, will host a Sensory Friendly Morning from 9 am – 12 pm on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Families...

Welcome New American White Rabbits

Welcome our newest addition to our contact barn! Calypso and Citra, American White Rabbits. Calypso and Citra are 3 months old. The American Rabbit is a breed that was first created over 100 years ago....

REGISTER HERE Enjoy a fun-filled summer of wildlife education, hands-on activities, and unforgettable animal adventures when you register for Summer Zoo Camp at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. Summer Zoo Camp...

Cheers to Five Years: The Wine & Whiskey Stroll Fundraiser

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE We invite you to celebrate the incredible journey of where we have been, what we have accomplished, and what we plan for our bright future as we say Cheers to Five Years at the Alabama...

ALABAMA GULF COAST ZOO CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY WITH SPECIAL OFFERS TO GUESTS

Gulf Shores, AL, February 28, 2025 – In 2020 the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo opened the doors to its new location, a beautiful 25-acre wildlife park made possible by the community it serves. This March, the...

ALABAMA GULF COAST ZOO HOSTS NEW HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER WILD LIGHTS: HOLIDAY JEEPS

The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo invites the community to join us for Wild Lights: Holiday Jeeps on December 7, 2024, from 5 pm – 8 pm. Holiday-decorated Jeeps will line the pathways inside the zoo creating...

ALABAMA GULF COAST ZOO ANNOUNCES NEW WINTER PREMIUM EXPERIENCES

The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is now offering exclusive premium experiences on select days beginning November 1, 2024, through February 2025. These experiences include the following: Junior Zookeeper for...

AGCZ Contributes to Global Knowledge of Species

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Contributes to Global Knowledge of Species

Did you know that Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo plays a pivotal role in creating the world’s largest and most comprehensive knowledge base on over 22,000 species? As a member of global nonprofit Species360, Alabama...

Welcome New Animal Ambassador Clint Eatswood

The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is excited to introduce the newest addition to the WILD (Wildlife Interpretive and Learning Department) ambassador team – North American Beaver, Clint Eatswood. Clint Eatswood...

Welcome Cheetahs!

The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is excited to announce the arrival of two endangered cheetahs as part of the zoo family. The two female cheetahs, named Taj and Shani, will be in residence at the Alabama Gulf...