“Birmingham Zoo aims to provide animal care workers, both volunteers and professionals, with training, professional development, and conservation resources. The zoo is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including tigers, rhinos, giraffes, sea lions, orangutans, jaguars, Asian elephants, and endangered species from six continents, making it Alabama's top attraction. The zoo is committed to promoting concern for the natural environment and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) as a private, non-profit organization. Every Tuesday, admission is half-price, and the zoo’s mission is to educate and inspire as animal caregivers, educators, and conservationists. Infants can also enter for free.”
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