Zoo Weekend Coming Saturday and Sunday, March 16-17

MONTGOMERY ZOO, MONTGOMERY, AL: Embark on a wild adventure at the 48th Annual Zoo Weekend, taking place at the Montgomery Zoo on Saturday and Sunday, March 16-17, from 9am - 6pm daily, with the last admission at 5pm. Bring your friends and family to the festive spring fundraiser, where the Montgomery Zoo will be transformed into a vibrant carnival atmosphere.

Experience the excitement with two stages hosting live entertainment. The main stage will showcase up-and-coming local music artists, while the jaguar stage will feature regional school bands, choirs, karate performers, and more. The event provides a plethora of activities including games, rides, bouncy houses, inflatables, and animal encounters and demonstrations. Indulge in a wide array of delicious concessions, all while enjoying the great outdoors and marveling at exotic wildlife from around the world.

Located just minutes from the heart of downtown Montgomery, the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum span 42 acres. The zoo features animals native to Africa, Asia, Australia, North America, and South America. Notable attractions include the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, Waters of the World, Giraffe Encounter, and Parakeet Cove. Take a wild ride on our train or sky-lift to see the zoo from a new perspective. Come volunteer for the day and help make this event unforgettable.

Zoo Weekend at the Montgomery Zoo offers a day filled with diverse activities, delicious food, and affordable family fun. Additionally, take advantage of discounted annual memberships during this special event. All proceeds from the festivities will contribute to the construction of a new Reptile Facility. Join us for a weekend of joy and support a worthy cause! 

Save on discounted Zoo memberships:  Save $10 on our annual membership fees.  Discounted memberships are available March 1 – March 30, 2024.  Guests may purchase discounted memberships in our giftshop or online at montgomeryzoo.com. 

Event sponsors: Cumulus Broadcasting (Mix 103.3, Fox 95.1, WLWI 92.3 and Y-102), WCOV FOX 20, Coca Cola Montgomery, Costco Warehouse, Mayor Steven L Reed, Montgomery City Council, City of Montgomery, and the Montgomery Area Zoological Society.

For the most up-to-date information, please visit montgomeryzoo.com.

Zoo Weekend operating hours: 9am - 6pm, with last admission (entry) at 5pm.

Zoo Weekend admission: Adults $18, Children (3-12 years) $14, Toddlers (2 years and under) and Montgomery Zoo members FREE.

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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.

Daily operating hours: 9am - 5pm, with last admission at 4pm.

Admission: Adults $18, Children (3-12 years) $14, Toddlers (2 years and under) FREE, and Seniors 65 years old and older $16.