Open Daily 9 am – 4 pm

Education • Conservation • Adventure • Community

Open Daily 9 am to 4 pm

We Can't Wait to See You!

As one of Alabama’s favorite family attractions, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is an exciting place to visit with a lot happening every day. We can’t wait for you to visit!

We're Open 9 am- 4 pm Daily

We are open every day of the week except on major US holidays- Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Thanksgiving Day!

Ticket Information

Come visit us at Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo! Parking is free and we welcome groups of all sizes!

Animals Adventures With Sloths or Lemurs Available Daily!

Each adventure is $24.95 per person, plus a regular paid zoo admission, weather permitting.

Giraffe Feedings Twice A Day!

$5 per person, plus a regular paid zoo admission, weather permitting.

Some Features Are Currently Closed

These features are currently unavailable:

Our Coola Springs Walkabout (Kangaroo) encounter is currently closed. You can learn more about Kangaroos on our Animals page!

We Offer A Discount To Locals!

10% off regular admission for Baldwin County Locals with ID.

Educational Rate Information

We offer a discounted admission rate of $8.00 per person with a minimum of 15 students and chaperones. Teachers and bus drivers get in free and there’s no minimum for daycare groups. Advance reservations are required. Ask about adding an educational program to your visit.

The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is the coolest classroom ever!

Zoology, biology, ecology, geology, geography, conservation… Where else can teachers bring students of all ages to one unique place, surrounded by over 600 exotic animals, to learn about the amazing variety of life or “bio-diversity” of Planet Earth? We welcome both public and private school groups.

Something magical happens when human beings get up close and personal with creatures they might otherwise never get to meet beyond a computer or TV screen. Curiosity and imagination are given flight here every day and we think those are great educational building blocks.

Our zookeepers provide easy-to-understand science-based information and fun factoids about our zoo animals that will energize kids to keep learning, both inside and outside of the classroom. We hope we can inspire teachers too.

Explore Our Extra-Special Educational Experiences

Group Rate Information

We’re happy to accommodate most types: civic, community, church, tourist, employee, service organizations, and membership clubs. Groups require a minimum of 15 people to receive 15% off regular admission. A reservation at least 48 hours before arrival is required.

Additional Information

All school groups and other educational groups receive a special discounted rate of $8 per person, paid staff is free. We require a reservation at least 48 hours prior to arrival. Call 251-256-7008 any time between 9am & 4pm. Be sure to ask about how to get an Educational Program added to your trip for a small additional fee.

*Publicly funded school (K5-12, community college or university) are exempt from Alabama State Sales and Use Tax. Teachers and bus drivers receive free admission, but chaperones are charged admission.

** Civic, church or non-profit organizations that are exempt or may qualify for exemption from Alabama State Sales and Use Tax are required to provide documentation at the time of reservation.

Gift Shop & Online Orders

We have an awesome gift shop! Please call 251-256-7008 or email [email protected] for more information!

Wanting to have your event at Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo?

Visit our Venue Rental page! From weddings to birthdays, corporate gatherings, and any celebration in between, the Zoo is the perfect fit for your next event.

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Current Hours

9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day & New Year’s Day

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Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
20499 Oak Road East
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

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Still looking for that perfect Christmas experience gift? What's better than behind-the-scenes, one-on-one experiences for the whole family. Learn more at https://www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.com/alabama-gulf-coast-zoo-announces-new-winter-premium-experiences/

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We are almost there! We found a utility vehicle but need another $3,845 to help us cover the cost. Consider making a year-end donation at https://ZooWishes24.givesmart.com.

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Cheetahs are very unique: they have semi-retractable claws, they are incredibly fast, and they are large in size but still considered “small” cats; male cheetahs routinely form coalitions with other males, and yet females spend most of their lives alone, except for when she has cubs, which is usually a litter consisting of 2-8 cubs. Cheetahs are also very selective breeders; between 1,970-2011, 70% of female cheetahs and 80% of male cheetahs in captive populations died without producing viable offspring. But now? After spending more time really studying cheetahs and what they need, captive populations in America are breeding very well! The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo’s two female cheetahs, Taj and Shani, came from Metro Richmond Zoo, which has one of the best cheetah breeding programs in the world.
As the holiday season approaches, please help us #ProtectWhatsLeft by donating now at https://ZooConservation.givesmart.com. No gift is too small, and your. Donate now at https://ZooConservation.givesmart.com. No gift is too small. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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Selfies with Santa today from 11 am-2 pm. Included with zoo admission. Zoo members are free. #selfieswithsanta

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Did you know that less than 7,500 cheetahs are left in the world? Cheetahs are faced with many challenges in the wild: they’re rather frail in comparison to their cousins (lions and leopards), human-wildlife conflict, the exotic pet trade, and habitat loss. The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) works to mitigate human-wildlife conflict by helping locals practice more predator-friendly livestock and wildlife management techniques and utilizing livestock guarding dogs. CCF breeds Anatolian shepherds and Kangal dogs to place with farmers that will grow and use their impressive size and loud bark to scare off would-be predators. The presence of the dogs alone has cut livestock predation down significantly.

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Grab your cameras and take your holiday photo with Santa in the giraffe pavilion. This Saturday, December 14, from 11am-2pm. Included with regular zoo admission. Zoo members are free. #selfieswithsanta

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Our Zoo Angel Trees are up in the following locations or you can view our wish list at https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2BW8DF91OQVH7. Thank you to all who help make the holidays special for our animals and keepers with these extra needed treats.

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✨Thank You for Joining Us at the Zoo's First Wild Lights: Holiday Jeeps Event! ✨

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who came out and made this event a sparkling success! Your presence and enthusiasm lit up the night and made it truly magical.

A special thanks go to all the amazing jeep owners who showcased their stunning vehicles and added an extra layer of wonder to the evening. We couldn't have done it without you!

Here's to more unforgettable nights together! We plan to make it an annual event.

#WildLightsHolidayJeeps #ZooEvent #thankyou

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Tiny Sneak Peak of the Zoo's transformation for Wild Lights: Holiday Jeeps. Come see us Saturday (12/7), 5 pm- 8 pm.

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From our Conservation Committee: December 4th was International Cheetah Day. The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) was founded in 1990 by Dr. Laurie Marker after she witnessed the decline of cheetah populations, mainly due to farmer-wildlife conflict. Dr. Marker worked closely with a cheetah cub named Khayam at Wildlife Safari in Eugene, OR, and her experience with him inspired her to start International Cheetah Day in 2010, remembering Khayam’s birthday, December 4. The CCF aims to educate people about the plight that cheetah face in the wild, particularly that we have lost 90% of the world’s cheetah population in the last 100 years, and has begun some re-wilding (when a captive-raised animal is raised to eventually be self-sufficient enough to be released into the wild) efforts, which Dr. Marker witnessed the success of, with Khayam, on a trip to Namibia. The world’s fastest land animal is, unfortunately, racing towards extinction. Will you help us to #ProtectWhatsLeft? To help support our conservation efforts, please visit https://ZooConservation.givesmart.com. No gift is too small. Your support is greatly appreciated.

The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is currently the proud home of two cheetah sisters, Taj and Shani. #protectwhatsleft

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🐾 Help the Zoo's Wishes Come True! 🐾
This Giving Tuesday (Dec. 3) through the end of the year, we’re raising $25,000 to fund two big wishes we have:
1️⃣ Utility Vehicle with Dump Bed – Help replace our retired John Deere Gator to keep the Zoo’s 25 acres and animal exhibits in top shape. Cost: $13K-$15K.
2️⃣ Clint Eatswood’s Outdoor Exhibit – Help build our North American Beaver an exhibit space in the public park area so you can visit him when you come to the zoo! Cost: $12K.
💚 Every dollar makes a difference! Donate here: https://ZooWishes24.givesmart.com
#GivingTuesday #ZooWishes #AGCZ

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3 weeks ago

Big Announcement!!!!!! - Wild Lights is a GO... or should we say "A Glow!"
Jeep Registration has been EXTENDED to December 4!

Don't miss the Wild Lights: Holiday Jeeps event at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo on December 7 from 5 PM to 8 PM! "Holiday Jeeps" will create a winter wonderland of lights and showcase the incredible Jeeps in our community. 🎄✨

✨Deadline for Jeep Registration Extended to December 4 ✨Register Now at https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/cp3RTQ?vid=18xqaw.

- $25 Registration Fee (includes admission for 2 people)
- Decorate your Jeep with lights and holiday decorations
- Compete for the Wild Lights People's Choice Award!

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Hurry! These wild deals are for a limited time only!🦒⚡ Grab your Black Friday Deal before time runs out. The sale ends TODAY! Purchase now https://www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.com/become-a-member/#blackfriday #CyberMondayDeals

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✨Join us for a new event, Wild Lights: Holiday Jeeps, on December 7 from 5 PM to 8 PM! 🎄This family-friendly event includes Selfies with Santa, children's arts and crafts, animal ambassador meet-and-greets, music, hot chocolate, and more!

Tickets to attend are $10 per person (2 and under are free). Zoo Members with a valid Zoo Membership are free.

For tickets, go to https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/cp3RTQ?vid=18xqaw.

#HolidayJeeps #WildLights #AGCZoo #JeepCommunity #HolidayFun

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🐾 Wild Black Friday Deal! 🐾
$25 Off Family or Grandparent/Military Memberships and $10 off Additional Add Ons
Limited Time Now through December 2

➡️ Grab your Black Friday membership NOW: https://www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.com/become-a-member/

Tag your animal-loving friends and start planning your next visit!

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3 weeks ago

The last SBLC Reading Time at the Zoo is this morning at 9:30 a.m. (included with Zoo admission). The Reading location is near Boodah and the Aviary. Thank you to South Baldwin Literacy Council for partnering with us for Family Literacy Awareness Month.

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This Black Friday, give your family the gift of adventure and memories!
Black Friday Membership Sale Now through Dec. 2:
✨ $25 OFF Family & Grandparent/Military Passes
✨ $10 OFF Add-Ons

Purchase now https://www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.com/become-a-member/

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Chad Riehle 7 months ago

Always a must when in Gulf Shores!

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brittny92 7 months ago

We have never been to this zoo, and it sure is the “Little Zoo that Could!” We are on a family vacation with 4 children 5 and under. They all had fun and were so excited to see all the animals. We arrived right at 9am and all the animals were ready to show off!

We even got to watch the keepers interacting and providing enrichment which was such a cool experience. You can tell the workers loved the animals and are really dedicated to the care and treatment of the animals.

It took us around 2-2.5 hours to go around the whole zoo so it won’t be a full day trip, but it will definitely be a wonderful stop to make on your trip to Gulf Shores!

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Thomas Crowley 7 months ago

While visiting Orange Beach decided to visit the local zoo. What a great place, helpful employees who did a lot of explaining of animals feeding. It was a great walk. A great day. All the animals are very interesting and especially loved the herb garden..

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Lynette Keith 7 months ago

I’ve been bringing my children here since they were little and now I’m bringing my grandchildren. I love our little zoo. It’s not too big and by the time the kiddos are wore out, we are all done. Everyone is so hospitable and kind. Cute gift shop and love feeding Ben the giraffe.

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bethany Barlow 9 months ago

We loved our visit! Such an affordable option for a zoo. Plenty of animals to see. Loved how close you get to all of them. Very clean and tidy. Disappointed the tigers weren’t out though. But overall a fantastic experience! Our kids loved it.

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Julia Anne 10 months ago

Such a beautiful zoo! Very clean with ample restrooms and benches. There were so many animals to see which was very unexpected. We saw tigers, lyons, monkeys, giraffes, lemurs, many types of local birds, etc. For an extra fee, you can feed the giraffes and have an opportunity to get up close and personal with several different zoo animals.

There is a great little enclosed bird area with turtles where you can sit and watch the birds. They also have a great gift shop with wonderful gift items.

Overall, it was a wonderful experience. We had a great time watching the animals and will definitely be back!

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