Birmingham Zoo

Management of facility operations of the Birmingham Zoo, sponsorship of educational, environmental, and conservation programs, and promotion of the zoo and animal and horticultural life through exhibits, programs and activities, enlightening visitors about the plight of endangered animals and the support needed for global wildlife conservation efforts. The Birmingham Zoo is accredited by the association of zoos and aquariums, relationship with the Birmingham chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, this partnership furthers conservation awareness and the education and appreciation for animal care specifically, the organization helps maintain the species survival programs - a worldwide cooperative breeding and conservation program.

Publication and distribution of animal tracks and other periodic publications.

Birmingham Zoo's Educational Programs -Students visiting Zoo on field trips was 32,570 and 35 out of 67 Alabama counties and 12 states outside of Alabama served by educational programs. The number of individuals served in ALL programming is below.o Behind the Scenes Tour Participants - 91o Twilight Tour Participants -152o Zoo Snooze Participants -227o Endangered Species Day 1,154o Digital Discovery Program Participants 1,067o Digital Field Experience Program Participants 771o ZooSchool Participants 659o Field Trip Program Participants 1,617o Zoo Events Participants (CCC Day, eRecycling Day) 770o Homeschool Class Participation 749 o Zoo to You Outreach Participants 1,734o Summer Zoo Camp Participants 839o Break Camp Participants 191o Teacher Professional Development Participants 41 o Teacher Night Participants 69