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Open Daily 9 am to 4 pm

Inspiring Education & Conservation

What better way to learn about animals and how we humans can become better stewards of Earth’s wildlife than visiting a zoo? The animals of the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo are the cornerstone and inspiration for every educational program we offer.

With over 200 animals, there couldn’t be better learning opportunities: for families, school groups, and community or organization events for anyone interested in the wonderful creatures we share this planet with.

Avenues For Learning

School Groups &
Education Programs

Bring your classroom to the wild with our School Groups & Education Programs at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo! Our immersive, curriculum-based experiences provide students with hands-on learning opportunities that spark curiosity and inspire a love for wildlife.

Book your educational adventure today and turn learning into an unforgettable experience!

We offer a discounted admission rate with a minimum of 15 students and chaperones. Teachers and bus drivers get in free and there’s no minimum for daycare groups. Reservations are required.

Ask about adding an educational program to your visit.

Bring the Zoo to You! Ambassador Programs

Experience the adventure of the zoo up close with our Bring the Zoo to You Ambassador Program!

Designed to educate and inspire, this outreach initiative brings our animal ambassadors and expert zookeepers directly to schools, libraries, community centers, special events, and more.

Our engaging presentations showcase incredible animals while highlighting conservation, animal behavior, and the vital role zoos play in protecting wildlife.

Our local communities play a very important role in life at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo! Book a visit and let us bring the adventure of the zoo to you!

For details and pricing for
Bring the Zoo to You Programs-
Please call: 251-256-7008 ext. 126
or you can contact: Sonda-
Education Programs Manager
[email protected]

Interactive Learning

Interacting with some of the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo’s most gentle and friendliest creatures in our Animal Adventures program is an educational experience beyond compare. Under the guidance of our keepers, we’re able to engage each participant and teach them about the animal species in its natural habitat and status in the wild, its life at the zoo, and so much more.

Our Exciting Animal Adventures

Keeper Presentations

Ask a zookeeper what they like best about their job – other than caring for animals – and their answer is always teaching kids (grown-ups too) about animals. Through our many Keeper Presentations, enjoy fun, engaging educational experiences! Chat with our zookeepers to learn and get exciting insights into the lives of our animals, as we inspire the next generation of zookeepers!

See our Keeper Presentation Schedule!

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Clouded Leopards, Belle and Aurora, are enjoying new platforms in their exhibit thanks to everyone who has visited the zoo recently. Did you know every ticket purchased supports the zoo and the animals who call it home? These platforms increase the aerial spaces that the naturally arboreal clouded leopards can use. Belle even likes to take enrichment up there, so Aurora can’t take it from her. #SupportAGCZoo #DonorDollarsatWork #EveryDollarCounts

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Happy Gopher Tortoise Day! - Let’s shell-ebrate these amazing creatures, including nature’s architect, Toby the Gopher Tortoise! Gopher tortoises dig burrows that serve as homes for over 350 other species—talk about community spirit!

🛑 Remember, they need our help to stay safe and thrive. Protect their habitats, spread the word, and join the conservation movement.

Check out Toby’s charm in this quick video and see why we love her so much.

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Thank you to everyone who made our Cheers to Five Years: The Wine and Whiskey Stroll Anniversary Fundraiser a success. We appreciate all of our sponsors for helping us make it a great evening for everyone. We are forever grateful to our community partners and everyone who supports the Zoo and helps us continue our mission of connecting the community to wildlife. #AGCZFamily #SupportYourLocalZoo #WeAppreciateYou

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Happy 1st Birthday to Clint Eatswood!

Our favorite North American beaver, Clint Eatswood, is officially ONE! 🦫🎂 From his adorable antics to his hard work perfecting the art of beaver engineering, Clint has stolen all our hearts.

A huge thank you to his amazing sponsors, Kim Gordon and Dr. Fred Fedok, for their proud support in helping Clint thrive. Their generosity has been pivotal in ensuring his care and new coming soon habitat are the very best!

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Join us tomorrow, April 1st to celebrate Clint’s Rookie Year! Clint Eatswood will be on the Event Stage at 1:45 to celebrate his first birthday with keepers and guests. Clint will be opening some presents, enjoying some ice treats and devouring his “cake”. Clint is proudly sponsored by Kim Gordon and Dr. Fred Fedok.

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A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Cheer to Five Years celebration last night! Your presence and energy lit up the event, and we’re deeply grateful for your incredible support. Your financial contributions are appreciated more than words can express—they truly make a difference in the lives of the animals we care for and the day-to-day operation of everything we do. Together, we’re building a brighter future. Here's to many more amazing years! #CheerToFiveYears

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The Cheers to Five Years: The Wine & Whiskey Stroll would not be complete without our incredible food sponsors! Thank you @alabamacoastalcatering, The Farmhouse Market, Feast & Co, @baumhowers, @smallcakesfoley, @rousesmarkets, Pepsi, @konaicecoastalalabama, Savanna The Restaurant

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Almost Sold Out - Raise a glass to this milestone at our Cheers to Five Years celebration. Enjoy fine wines, whiskeys, and delicious bites as you stroll through the wild side, complete with animal meet-and-greets, awe-inspiring training demonstrations, live music, and an extraordinary silent auction. Visit cheersto5years.givesmart.com to secure your tickets and explore the auction online. Ticket sale closes at 5 pm today.

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Thank you, Pat and Jim Scott, for your Helping Hand Sponsorship for the Cheers to Five Years: The Wine & Whiskey Stroll event. Purchase tickets by 5 pm on Friday at https://Cheersto5Years.givesmart.com

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Thank you Cheryl and Gary Robinson for your continuous support of the Zoo. Cheryl also serves on our Board of Directors and serves as a committee member to help plan Cheers to Five Years: The Wine & Whiskey Stroll . Purchase tickets today at https://Cheersto5Years.givesmart.com

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Thank you Cheryl and Gary Robinson for your continued support of the Zoo. Cheryl also serves as a Zoo Board Member and valuable event committee member helping to plan Cheers to Five Years: The Wine & Whiskey Stroll . Purchase tickets today at https://Cheersto5Years.givesmart.com

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Thank you Neno Ladd for your Helping Hand Sponsorship Cheers to Five Years: The Wine & Whiskey Stroll . Purchase your tickets by 5 pm on Friday for Saturday's incredible event at https://Cheersto5Years.givesmart.com

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Thank you FASTSIGNS for your support of Cheers to Five Years: The Wine & Whiskey Stroll . Join @fastsigns_mobilebay as we celebrate 5 years at the current location and you may even see some beautiful signage with some familiar past, present and even big plans for the future thanks to FASTSIGNS. Purchase tickets by 5 pm on Friday at https://Cheersto5Years.givesmart.com

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Thank you C Properties Real Estate Sales for your generous support of @Cheers to Five Years: The Wine & Whiskey Stroll . Join in the celebration and support the Zoo with your ticket purchase to the event at https://Cheersto5Years.givesmart.com

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Thank you Baldwin EMC for being part of our anniversary celebration event and your past and present support of the Zoo. Join @baldwinemc and purchase tickets for the March 29 event by Friday at 5 pm at https://Cheersto5Years.givesmart.com

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Chad Riehle 10 months ago

Always a must when in Gulf Shores!

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brittny92 10 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 11 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 11 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 1 year 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 1 year 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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