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Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

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Watch Fox 10 at 6 pm today to see how the Zoo prepares for the winter weather. The Zoo will be closed to the public Tuesday and Wednesday.

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

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Due to an incoming winter storm, the zoo will be closed on Tuesday, 1/21, and Wednesday, 1/22, for the safety of our visitors and staff. Our dedicated animal care team will ensure that all animals are safe and well-cared for during the storm.

Stay safe and warm. We look forward to welcoming you back once the weather has passed and the roads are safe to travel.

#WinterStorm #ZooUpdate #StaySafe

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Did you know that chickens can be more than just egg producers? They can also play a vital role in your garden’s health and productivity! Chickens are excellent at helping with pest control by eating various bugs and weed seeds. You can also feed them garden waste, and their droppings are full of nitrogen, making them great for compost. Plus, chickens are natural tillers, which means they're incredibly useful in getting garden beds ready for the next planting season. Next time you're at the zoo, make sure to stop by our Sustainable Garden and Contact Barn and see if you can spot our feathered friends!

If you're passionate about sustainable gardening and looking to expand your garden, we've got the perfect event for you. 🌱 Join us for our Seed and Plant Swap event on January 25th, from 9 AM to 2 PM! 🌱 This is a fantastic opportunity to share and discover a variety of seeds and plants with fellow gardening enthusiasts. Let's grow our gardens and our community together!

#SustainableGardening #NaturalPestControl #SeedSwap #GardeningCommunity #GrowTogether #Nationalseedswapday

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Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

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Exciting Demonstrations at the 3rd Annual Seed Swap! Saturday, January 25, from 9am to 2pm, for a day full of inspiring demonstrations and hands-on activities. Check out the schedule for the day's demonstrations pictured below.

Don't miss these fantastic opportunities to gain valuable knowledge and skills from our talented vendors, craftsmen, and artisans!

@mushroommantan @beelightfulbotanicals @honey.of.the.hill @cooperfarmalabama Baldwin County Master Gardeners
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Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

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Roaring news! Our magnificent lionesses, Nandi and Regina, have been spotted napping cozily close to each other. This is a positive sign of their growing bond and mutual trust. Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

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Senior Wednesday TODAY!! All guests 62+ receive $10 admission every Wednesday (Jan. 8 - Feb. 26). #seniorwednesday

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Rainy days at the zoo have a special kind of magic. While the rain drips off the leaves and visitors cozy up with umbrellas, the animals and zookeepers embrace their own rainy day routines.

For the keepers, it’s business as usual. Equipped with waterproof boots and jackets, zookeepers continue their daily tasks, ensuring the animals are well cared for. Rainy days are perfect for setting up enrichment activities that challenge the animals and keep them engaged. Despite the weather, feeding schedules continue.

With fewer visitors, you might have the zoo almost to yourself—a perfect opportunity for peaceful, intimate animal watching. Tag us in your rainy day zoo adventures! #RainyDayZoo #zoolife

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Capybara Premium Experiences are back!!!! Grab 3 of your favorite people and have them join you for this incredible experience. This experience must be pre-booked at https://CapybaraWinter.givesmart.com #AGCZPremiumExperience

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On the colder days, our dedicated keepers take extra care of all animals and exhibits to ensure their safety and comfort. Our zookeepers are doing an amazing job by equipping enclosures with heaters, moving sensitive animals indoors, adjusting diets for extra energy, conducting regular health checks, and providing extra enrichment activities.

If you have pets at home, remember to provide them with shelter, bundle them up with sweaters or coats, limit their outdoor time, check for frostbite, and ensure they stay hydrated with fresh, unfrozen water. Let’s keep our beloved animals warm and safe this winter season! #ColdWeather #PetSafety #AnimalCare #GulfShores Stay warm, everyone!

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Senior Wednesdays are back! All guests 62+ receive $10 admission every Wednesday (Jan. 8 - Feb. 26). We can't wait to see you!🦒🦁

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From the Sustainability Committee: We can’t wait to see you at our third annual Seed and Plant Swap event! Please come by and meet the members of Sustainability Committee, a dedicated team creating new and inventive ways to promote sustainability throughout our zoo as well as our community. On top of their zookeeping responsibilities they also maintain our Munsells Sustainable Garden, pollinator garden, and recycling program! #nationalseedswapday

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Wishing everyone a year filled with joy, love, good health, and success. Let’s make 2025 our best year yet! 🥂 Cheers to new adventures!🥂

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2025 is a big year for the Zoo as we celebrate our 5-year anniversary at our current location. Save the Date and join us on March 29, 2025, as we say Cheers to Five Years with a Wine and Whiskey Stroll through the zoo. Thank you for being part of our past, present, and future for the last 36 years. We are so grateful to be part of this incredible community.

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As we gear up for New Year's Eve celebrations, let's not forget our furry friends, who might not be as excited about the fireworks as we are. Remember, a little preparation can go a long way in making sure everyone has a happy and stress-free New Year's Eve! Here are some tips to help keep your pet calm and safe:

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Family in Town? Here's the Perfect Day Out!
Looking for something fun to do with the family this holiday season? Bring everyone to the zoo! 🐒🦁 Open Daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Experience the wonders of the animal kingdom, from playful lemurs to majestic lions. 🌿 Plus, make memorable moments by participating in our interactive exhibits. Lemurs: Destination Madagascar; Sloths: South American Adventure; and Tortoises: Sulcata Tortoise Feeding. Even stop by and visit Benjamin during one of the giraffe feeding times, offered twice daily, 10am-11am and 2pm-3pm (weather permitting).

🐊 Plan your visit now to create lasting memories with your loved ones!

#FamilyFun #ZooDay #HolidayActivities #MakingMemories #alabamabeaches

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Happy Holidays from our family to yours! We wish you a season filled with joy, love, and wild adventures!

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Chad Riehle 8 months ago

Always a must when in Gulf Shores!

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brittny92 8 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 8 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 8 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 10 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 11 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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