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Montgomery Zoo Hosts Annual Spring Fundraiser, Zoo Weekend
February 13, 2025MONTGOMERY ZOO (Montgomery, AL): It’s that time of year where the Montgomery Zoo transforms into a massive carnival experience for the annual Spring fundraiser, Zoo Weekend. This two-day fundraising event is filled with family-friendly entertainment, games, rides, and so much more. Zoo Weekend will take place on Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Museum.
Zoo Weekend has been a beloved tradition for generations, offering guests the chance to enjoy live entertainment, children’s activities, animal presentations, and more. Proceeds from this event will support the Zoo’s new Reptile exhibit.
During Zoo Weekend, we have two different stages featuring performances from local artists, school groups, and cultural performers. Entertainment on the Main Stage is provided by Cumulus Broadcasting Media and will feature local artists: Erica Burke, Denali Massif, Mackenzie Battaglia, Lilia & Bruno, Nameless, and Reese Graydon. Entertainment on the Jaguar Stage is provided by Redland Elementary School, Dream Makers Dance, Charlena the Soulful Psalmist, Montgomery Zoo Education Department, US Yoshukai Karate, Tiger Park, and the Montgomery Jazz Recreators.
Additional activities include visiting with Montgomery’s finest fire and police departments as well as getting to know the Montgomery Zoo’s animal ambassadors.
You can purchase tickets for all games and inflatables, catch a ride on the train or skylift, and even grab some delicious food available from local vendors.
Food vendors available during Zoo Weekend include: Woody’s Italian Ice, Top Notch BBQ, La Raza, Roger’s Eatery, Metro Eatery’s Fork in the Road, Overlook Café, Montgomery Zoo’s Walking Tacos and more.
Guests have the opportunity to donate directly to animal conservation efforts through the purchase of food, drinks, or animal art under the Montgomery Zoo’s Conservation Tent. Our animal care staff will be providing “walking tacos” and a diverse selection of beer and wine alongside a variety of animal artwork. All purchases at this tent go directly towards animal conservation funds.
Starting March 1 through March 31 we will be offering a discount on Zoo Memberships making Zoo Weekend the perfect time to join or renew. Special rates start at just $70 and the memberships last for 12 months.
Zoo Weekend requires hundreds of volunteers to assist with games, rides, ticket sales, and guest services. Volunteers must register in advance and can choose from morning, afternoon, or full-day shifts. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Volunteers aged 12-19 must have parental consent. Contact us for more details.
Admission and additional prices are as follows:
Adults: $19
Children (ages 3-12): $15
Toddlers (2 and under): Free
Montgomery Zoo members: Free (guest passes not valid for entry)
Note: No admission discounts are available during Zoo Weekend as proceeds support the zoo’s reptile facility.
Additional Attractions & Pricing
Train Ride: $3 per person
Giraffe Encounter: $3 per person
Sky Lift Ride: $5 per person
Game tickets: $5 per sheet (10 tickets)
Parking is free. Additional parking is available at ADEM (1400 Coliseum Blvd), with continuous shuttle service throughout the event.
Last admission tickets will be sold at 4:00 PM each day and we ask all guests to exit the zoo by 5:00 PM.
For more information or to register as a volunteer, visit montgomeryzoo.com or contact the zoo at (334) 625-4900 or zooinfo@montgomeryal.gov.
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The Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum is a 42-acre zoological facility located minutes from the heart of historic, downtown Montgomery. The Montgomery Zoo features a variety of exotic animals native to Africa, Asia, Australia, North America, and South America. A trademark addition of the Zoo is the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, housing the one of the Southeast’s largest collections of preserved North American wildlife, artifacts, and fossils. The Montgomery Zoo is a department of the City of Montgomery.
Zoo Weekend operating hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm with last admission ticket being sold at 4:00 pm.
Contact:Bailey Glasgow, Marketing and Public Relations Managerbglasgow@montgomeryal.gov, (334) 625-4930