Birmingham Chapter of AAZK

Birmingham Chapter of AAZK The American Association of Zoo Keepers is a membership association for animal care professionals to exchange information and network with one another.

AAZK Is a nonprofit (U.S. 501c3) volunteer organization made up of professional zoo keepers and other interested persons dedicated to professional animal care and conservation.

Happy Gopher Tortoise Day 🐢Say hello to Ernie!! Swipe for a cute video of Ernie chowing down on some delicious snacks 😋🥬...
04/10/2026

Happy Gopher Tortoise Day 🐢

Say hello to Ernie!! Swipe for a cute video of Ernie chowing down on some delicious snacks 😋🥬

Did you know? The life of a gopher tortoise revolves around a tunnel-like burrow that is excavated using its shovel-like front feet. Burrows can be up to 40 feet (12 meters) in length and 10 feet (3 meters) in depth.

📸: Makis H. Relief Keeper

Happy World Rat Day! 🐀❤️Your Birmingham Zoo is home to three domestic rats who live behind the scenes in the Ambassador ...
04/04/2026

Happy World Rat Day! 🐀❤️

Your Birmingham Zoo is home to three domestic rats who live behind the scenes in the Ambassador Department. All named for famous scientists, there’s Watson and Darwin, seen snuggling in their taco hammock, and Banks, seen with his festive fall photoshoot. The three of them live together and love to cuddle, play, and wrestle, just like any set of brothers! Rats are incredibly social and intelligent, and have lived alongside humans for thousands of years.
They can be found on every continent except Antarctica, because that’s the only place without a permanent human settlement! Rats can make excellent pets, but like with any pet, be sure to do your research to ensure that a rat is the right addition to your home.
Come by the zoo for a chance to see one of our rat boys at an Ambassador Animal Demonstration each day at 11:15 and 2:15, or at a random encounter around the park. Happy Rat Day! ❤️🐀

📸✍️: Photo and caption credit to Forrest, Ambassador ACP (also shown in photo 3 with Banks)

03/16/2026

The youngsters got to experience some of their first snows ever today!! ❄️🐐 internal dialog: “what is this? do I like it? yes? maybe?” ✨

**these guys had access to indoor spaces; but had the choice and opportunity to experience this more rare snowy weather in Alabama ❤️🌨️

📸: Amanda Haney, Alabama Wilds ACP

“This is who…” PART 2 🧡Featuring all the incredible people who had a dream and passion for wildlife and nature; and cont...
03/06/2026

“This is who…” PART 2 🧡

Featuring all the incredible people who had a dream and passion for wildlife and nature; and contributing in many unique ways at the zoo!

“This is who…” PART 3 🧡Featuring all the incredible people who had a dream and passion for wildlife and nature; and cont...
03/06/2026

“This is who…” PART 3 🧡

Featuring all the incredible people who had a dream and passion for wildlife and nature; and contributing in many unique ways at the zoo!

“This is who…” PART 1 🧡Featuring all the incredible people who had a dream and passion for wildlife and nature; and cont...
03/06/2026

“This is who…” PART 1 🧡

Featuring all the incredible people who had a dream and passion for wildlife and nature; and contributing in many unique ways at the zoo!

2 & Half weeks away 🏃🏼‍♀️🌊Zoo Run at the Birmingham Zoo! Put on by the American Association of Zookeepers: Bham Chapter....
02/03/2026

2 & Half weeks away 🏃🏼‍♀️🌊

Zoo Run at the Birmingham Zoo! Put on by the American Association of Zookeepers: Bham Chapter. Proceeds go towards local Alabama Coastal Foundation 🤍💙

Sign up and more info at the link in bio 🔗

Happy Rattlesnake Appreciation Day! 🐍We wanted to show our appreciation by showcasing our incredible 3 species of Rattle...
01/29/2026

Happy Rattlesnake Appreciation Day! 🐍

We wanted to show our appreciation by showcasing our incredible 3 species of Rattlesnakes us keepers care for!

1st: Eastern Diamond Back Rattlesnake , Eastwood 🤠
2nd: Timber Rattlesnake , Krispy Kreme 🍪🥛
3rd: Pygmy Rattlesnake, William Snakespeare

📸: Relief Keeper; Makis

Taxonomy Fact: Rattle Snakes are a Genus called *Crotalus* and are part of the Pit Vipers SubFamily *Crotalinae*

01/27/2026

Throwback to just a little over a week ago when the weather was perfect and so were the vibes 😎🦩

This is Baron; our American flamingo, he walked up as soon as the camera came out and chose to participate in the video! Then very shortly after took a nap with the flock hehe 😴💕

Happy Squirrel Appreciation Day 🥜🌰From Jolt; our new Prevost Squirrel 🖤🧡🤍These guys are from southeastern Asia and play ...
01/21/2026

Happy Squirrel Appreciation Day 🥜🌰

From Jolt; our new Prevost Squirrel 🖤🧡🤍
These guys are from southeastern Asia and play a crucial role in seed distribution!

Photos 📸: Predator Animal Care Professionals; Piper and Klara

Thank you so much to Sanctum Tattoo and Comics: for partnering with us for Ink for Animals! Because of you and all the ...
12/23/2025

Thank you so much to Sanctum Tattoo and Comics: for partnering with us for Ink for Animals! Because of you and all the participants- we are able to donate OVER $300 to the Sloth Conservation Foundation.

You are all so amazing; thank you!! 🙌🖌️

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2630 Cahaba Road
Birmingham, AL
35223

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+12058790409

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