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href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - Jan 31, 2010 The Birmingham News - al.com (blog)Special to The NewsIf you can't make it to see Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania swing by The Birmingham Zoo ... href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - Feb 11, 2010 HotelWorld NetworkRecreational activities include the famed Birmingham Zoo and Botanical Gardens, the Alabama Adventure Amusement Park, and Oak Mountain State Park – the ... href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - Feb 2, 2010 WBRCBirmingham Bill, the Birmingham Zoo's resident groundhog, did not see his shadow on Tuesday morning. According to legend, this means Birmingham will be ... href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - Feb 3, 2010 Times DailyBirmingham Bill, a groundhog that lives at the Birmingham Zoo, did not see his shadow Tuesday, which his handlers say is a sign that spring will come early. ... href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - Feb 11, 2010 Leeds News...at Leeds Elementary School sat wide-eyed and all ears last Tuesday as professional wildlife and former Birmingham Zoo educator Vicky Beckham Smith, ... Birmingham Zoo starts construction on African safari exhibit - Jul 27, 2009 Bizjournals.comVisitors to the Birmingham Zoo will soon catch a glimpse of the African savannah in the middle of the Magic City, as work on a new exhibit begins. Local Dance Troupe helps Birmingham Zoo announce new exhibit - Jul 29, 2009 NBC13.comWith the help of a local dance troupe and these “cuddlyâ€? animals, the Birmingham Zoo is getting ready for the “Trails of Africaâ€? exhibit. Everything nice - Jul 26, 2009 al.comMute swans Sugar, left, and Spice take a break from the water at the Birmingham Zoo. The story of Sugar, a mute swan at the Birmingham Zoo, is something `I will take small jobs and large jobs, - Aug 2, 2009 The Birmingham News - al.comWhile there, he worked on such high-profile projects as the Boy Scout Headquarters at Liberty Park, the Birmingham Zoo, George Washington Carver High School Rachel Pitman chosed to attend Alabama Governor's School - Jul 13, 2009 Dothan EagleThe students also enjoyed a service project at the Birmingham Zoo, recreational activities and a Birmingham Barons baseball game. There's plenty left to do in the dog days of summer - Jul 17, 2009 al.comBirmingham Civil Rights Institute, Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham Public Library, Birmingham Zoo, Embellishments Handbell Ensemble, McWane Science Avondale businesses to announce revitalization plan that will ... - Jul 21, 2009 The Birmingham News - al.comThrough the years, the park has been home to the Birmingham Zoo and the site of events such as Art in Avondale Park and summer camps. Actors from Cuba, Tuscaloosa team up for Shakespeare - Jul 14, 2009 Tuscaloosa News (subscription)Day trips will go to local lakes, theaters, museums, possibly the Birmingham Zoo and very likely Alabama Adventure theme park, at the request of Yarlo Osmel Huntsville's US Space and Rocket Center Ranks #1 - Mar 3, 2009 WAAY...second place after renovations caused lower numbers. The Birmingham Zoo comes in at number three on the list, and Birmingham's McWane center is at number 4. Huntsville Space Center is Alabama's top attraction - Mar 12, 2009 The Canadian PressThe Birmingham Zoo ranked third with nearly 496000 visitors and Birmingham's McWane Science Center was fourth with about 429000. Outdoors digest - Mar 8, 2009 The Birmingham News - al.comThe next meeting of the Birmingham Audubon Society is Thursday, March 19 at 7 pm in the Birmingham Zoo Auditorium. Pat Byington of the Wilderness Society Vétérinaire au zoo ou à la ferme - Mar 17, 2009 CanoëElle ya réalisé un internat de neuf mois au Birmingham Zoo en Alabama avant de pratiquer comme vétérinaire durant trois ans au Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo en Make-A-Wish Foundation closes office in Macon - Mar 4, 2009 Macon TelegraphSo we helped him be a zookeeper for a day and let him work at the Birmingham zoo. Some of these wishes didn’t take a whole lot of money for them to happen. Top Local Stories - 21 Feb 2009 MyFox Birmingham,The event will continue on Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Birmingham Zoo officials are calling for the public to help them receive more funding for their RANTS AND RAVES: State audit slams Selma City Schools - 21 Feb 2009 Montgomery Advertiser,Olivia Cale, 14, an eighth-grader at Birmingham's Huffman Middle School, who volunteered more than 200 hours at the Birmingham Zoo last year. Langford wants to double city support to zoo - Feb 17, 2009 al.com,..."Let's take our jewel and grow it," Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford says of his wish to increase funding support for the Birmingham Zoo. Birmingham Zoo to hold Groundhog Day Celebration - Feb 2, 2009 NBC13.com,AP By Corinne Alcazar BIRMINGHAM- Will there be six more weeks of winter or will we have an early spring? Come watch nature’s very own meteorologist, Alabama's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 14 th Annual ... - Feb 10, 2009 Business Wire (press release),Olivia, an eighth-grader at Huffman Middle School, volunteered more than 200 hours at the Birmingham Zoo last year feeding and caring for animals, Punxsutawney Phil and Brethren Inspire Visions of Cold, Hard Cash - Jan 29, 2009 Associated Content,By contrast to Punxsutawney Phil, Birmingham Bill lives in the Birmingham Zoo so doesn't stir up so much selling frenzy. But he does draw in zoo visitors No early spring, says 'whistle pig' - Feb 4, 2009 Prattville Progress,However, at the Birmingham Zoo, after some coaxing old Birmingham Bill drifted out of his warm habitat and immediately scurried back. Community Calendar for Feb. 18, 2009 - Feb 18, 2009 North Jefferson News,Ginger Tunnell (Grammy) is teaching “Critter Clubâ€? at the Birmingham Zoo. This is a one hour class for 3-5 year olds. They will learn about a new animal Children's clearing way for new 'green' hospital - Jan 29, 2009 The Birmingham News - al.com,Children's already has given away to the Birmingham Zoo and other groups plantings that had to be removed for the construction. Building in accordance with LÃ¥ngresa för chimpansen Bili - Feb 11, 2009 Expressen,Han visade själv upp sitt pass i incheckningen. Sedan bar det av pÃ¥ en resa till ett nytt liv och en ny familj för chimpansungen Bili. Birmingham Zoo adds two rhinos - Nov 3, 2008 Bizjournals.com,Two Southern White Rhinos will be transferred to the Birmingham Zoo on Tuesday, kicking off the first stages of its upcoming Trails of Africa exhibit. Birmingham Zoo prepares to add 2 southern white rhinos to African ... - Nov 3, 2008 The Birmingham News - al.com,The Birmingham Zoo is gearing up for the arrival Tuesday of two female southern white rhinos as part of its planned "Trails of Africa" exhibit. Celebrate fall in moonlight - Nov 7, 2008 Louisville Courier-Journal,Smith began volunteering at the Birmingham Zoo in 1997, presenting bat programs and later leading workshops for teachers. She now works with the Association The Birmingham Zoo - Sep 5, 2008 TheBama,The Birmingham Zoo is Alabama’s most popular attraction, drawing more than 500000 visitors annually. Approximately 750 animals of 250 species call the Zoo offers free admission to Gustav evacuees - Sep 3, 2008 The Birmingham News - al.com,The Birmingham Zoo is joining the McWane Science Center and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute in offering free admission to Hurricane Gustav evacuees Are you game for a wild cook-off? - Sep 21, 2008 The Birmingham News - al.com,Time after time, visitors walking through the parking lot of the Birmingham Zoo had to walk over to take a peek. "Crawfish corn chowder," he said, `First and last of its kind' - Aug 30, 2008 The Birmingham News - al.com,...of the most unusual it has done, ranking with helping restore a collapsed Interstate 65 bridge, Vulcan and a collapsed elephant at the Birmingham Zoo. Birmingham Zoo adds an eco-friendly train, African elephants and a ... - Aug 3, 2008 Tuscaloosa News (subscription),You can't forget at the Birmingham Zoo. There are sights, of course, ranging from Africa to Australia to the oceans, from vibrating tiny lorikeets to gawky Birmingham Zoo workers help animals battle heat - Aug 2, 2008 The Birmingham News - al.com,Jamie, one of the gorillas at the Birmingham Zoo, has that problem whenever the mercury climbs into the 90s or over 100. And unlike humans visiting the VIDEO ADDED: Baby Giraffe Born at Birmingham Zoo - Jul 28, 2008 NBC13.com,By Ian Philbrick BIRMINGHAM: Meet the newest member of the Birmingham Zoo- a reticulated giraffe, born early Monday morning. Animal keepers at the zoo say Birmingham Zoo welcomes baby giraffe - Jul 28, 2008 WRCB-TV,AP - July 28, 2008 11:24 AM ET A reticulated giraffe was born early Monday morning. The baby is nursing and seems to have bonded with its mother, Juno. Staying Cool at The Birmingham Zoo - Jul 22, 2008 NBC13.com,The hot temps are not slowing things down or stopping visitors from spending time at the Birmingham Zoo. With hot temp soaring at times, Zoo Officials are Red Diamond Express new at the zoo - Jul 27, 2008 The Huntsville Times - al.com,Since 1959, the Birmingham Zoo has had its own passenger train that has carried 2 million people, but there's new train: the Red Diamond Express. Zoo, and its animals, chill out - Jul 17, 2008 The Birmingham News - al.com,Beverly Taylor -- Birmingham NewsKumar, the Indochinese tiger at the Birmingham Zoo, paws ice-encased meat. Handlers gave him the meatsicle because it More storms likely today - Jul 30, 2008 The Birmingham News - al.com,Tuesday night's storms, the weather service reported, brought 70 mph winds that uprooted trees at the Birmingham Zoo and a Trussville fire station. Afternoon storms knock down trees, power lines in Birmingham area ... - Jul 30, 2008 The Birmingham News - al.com,Multiple trees were down at the Birmingham Zoo and across Trussville. Hail was also reported in Trussville. Trussville officials said dozens of trees were It Could Be Easy Being Green - Jul 23, 2008 Black and White,McWane Science Center, the Birmingham Zoo, and several local high schools about how they can set up and maintain recycling services on their campuses. Top Local Stories - Jul 17, 2008 MyFox Birmingham,Police say he was lying in the road near the Birmingham Zoo when an SUV hit him. Rescue workers say he was transported to UAB Hospital with neck injuries. Visitors can get close look at kangaroos - Apr 24, 2008 WZTV,...(AP) -- Starting this weekend, visitors at the Birmingham Zoo can get a close-up look at the seven new kangaroos. The kangaroos are the centerpiece of an Monday eye-openers: Highlights from today's Birmingham News - Apr 21, 2008 The Birmingham News - al.com,Joe Songer/Birmihgham NewsJoseph Michael Tapscott Jr. of Center Point checks out a sea turtle in an aquarium at the Birmingham Zoo. Birmingham Zoo Mourns Loss Of Beloved Gorilla - Apr 11, 2008 NBC13.com,Babec, the Birmingham Zoo’s male, 28-year-old Western Lowland Gorilla, died today. Babec was diagnosed with heart disease in March 2003 and received the RECREATION CALENDAR - Apr 23, 2008 The Birmingham News - al.com,Zoo 5K Run: May 10 at 7:30 am at the Birmingham Zoo. Information: Tammy Morano at 879-0409. Vestavia Fireman's 5K for MDA: May 31 at 8 am in Liberty Park at Gorilla given pacemaker, defibrillator is euthanized - Apr 12, 2008 Seattle Times,Babec, the Birmingham Zoo gorilla who became famous when he received a pacemaker and defibrillator in 2004, was euthanized Friday, zoo officials said. Top Local Stories - Apr 20, 2008 MyFox Birmingham,Thousands came out to the Birmingham Zoo on Sunday to celebrate Earth Day a few days early. The zoo had a party for the planet, and because the event was Gorillas in zoos around the nation have been falling ill of ... - Apr 19, 2008 Austin American-Statesman,One was Babec, a 24-year-old lowland gorilla at the Birmingham Zoo in Alabama. Male gorillas in zoos have lived to age 54, and median life expectancy is 30, Friday's eye-openers: Highlights from today's Birmingham News - Apr 11, 2008 The Birmingham News - al.com,Birmingham Zoo's gorilla Babec, who made headlines when he received a pacemaker in 2004, is sick, zoo officials say. No specific prognosis has been made, Earth Day event at Birmingham Botanical Gardens part of traffic tie-up - Apr 21, 2008 The Birmingham News - al.com,The nearby Birmingham Zoo offered free admission, which, combined with the Earth Day celebration, backed up traffic for miles. "I would say both of us are Famed gorilla Babec with heart pacemaker euthanized - Apr 12, 2008 WZTV,...(AP) -- A 28-year-old gorilla at the Birmingham Zoo, called Babec, has been euthanized. Babec became famous when he received a pacemaker and defibrillator RECREATION CALENDAR - Apr 16, 2008 The Birmingham News - al.com,Birmingham Zoo 5K Run: May 10 at 7:30 am at the Birmingham Zoo. Information: Tammy Morano at 879-0409. Running 101-formerly Couch to 5K: Information meeting Barons To Hold Negro Leagues Tribute Night - Apr 7, 2008 OurSports Central (press release),In addition, the Birmingham Zoo will be on site displaying animals from the Zoo. The first 1500 fans through the gate will get Barons poster schedules, RECREATION CALENDAR - Apr 9, 2008 The Birmingham News - al.com,Birmingham Zoo 5K Run: May 10 in Birmingham. Spring Scramble 5K Run: May 23 in Birmingham. Vestavia Fireman's 5K for MDA: May 31 at 8 am in Liberty Park at Amazonian art exhibit illuminates vanishing worlds - Apr 3, 2008 The Birmingham News - al.com,Tim Snyder, Curator of Birds, Birmingham Zoo. "Birds of the Amazon." Family Day: April 12, 11 am-3 pm (Members only from 10-11 am): Amazon-related Rants and Raves - Apr 15, 2008 Montgomery Advertiser,RANT: For the loss of Babec, the beloved gorilla at the Birmingham Zoo, who was euthanized last week at the age of 28. Babec drew worldwide attention in Local couple seeks gator aid - Mar 26, 2008 Sand Mountain Reporter,As of Wednesday, efforts to relocate the reptile were being investigated by representatives of the Birmingham Zoo and People for the Ethical Treatment of American Zoos Concerned Over Gorilla Deaths - Apr 6, 2008 RedOrbit,One, Babec, a 24-year-old lowland gorilla at the Birmingham Zoo in Alabama, began coughing, eating less and clutching at his chest in early 2003. The Day Ahead- Thursday, April 17, 2008: - Apr 17, 2008 NBC13.com,...-Children will release spring butterflies into the butterfly exhibit at the Birmingham Zoo today at 10 am The exhibit, sponsored by First American Bank, Charity Donations - Nov 28, 2007 NBC13.com,The Birmingham Zoo and the United Way of Central Alabama are the kings of Central Alabama charities, awarded all four stars by Charity Navigator. Editor's Note - Nov 16, 2007 Tuscaloosa News (subscription),I visited Mona and Susie, the other elephant at the Birmingham Zoo, for 30 years or so, whenever I was adrift in the Tragic City with some time on my hands Alabama's Tween Scene - Nov 16, 2007 Washington Post,That and the Birmingham Zoo ( http://www.birminghamzoo.com), of course. We wanted to go somewhere special to celebrate our wedding anniversary on Feb. Photo Contest And the grand prize winner is ... - Nov 10, 2007 The Decatur Daily,By Andrea Brunty Rick Talley’s photo of two giraffes nuzzling at the Birmingham Zoo wins the $500 grand prize in The Daily’s 10th annual photo contest. Corporate cultured - Oct 14, 2007 The Birmingham News - al.com,Cultural offerings such as the museum, the McWane Center, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and the Birmingham Zoo play an integral role in attracting and Marriott opens Courtyard Hotel in Birmingham, Alabama - Oct 10, 2007 Hotel & Motel Management Magazine,Located seven miles from the Birmingham International Airport, the Courtyard Trussville/Birmingham offers guests convenient access to the Birmingham Zoo and Ron Paul Wins Jefferson County AL Straw Poll - Oct 14, 2007 Free Market News Network,Ron Paul won the Jefferson County Republican Party's presidential straw poll Saturday at the Birmingham Zoo, with supporters casting more than half of the Hits and Misses - Sep 24, 2007 Times Daily (subscription),Thumbs up to the Birmingham Zoo, which has announced plans to build a $15 million "Trails of Africa" exhibit that will expand the zoo and bring in six to Photo Contest: Week 2 And the winner is ... - Oct 20, 2007 The Decatur Daily,The instant Rick Talley snapped the picture, he knew he had captured the fleeting tender moment between giraffes at the Birmingham Zoo. Huntsville Insider Info - Oct 5, 2007 About - Cities & Towns,...(6) The Birmingham Zoo recently announced plans for a $15 million “Trails of Africaâ€? exhibit set to open in 2009. This 14-acre exhibit will be a showcase Alabama Heat Wave: What About the Animals at the Zoo? - Aug 12, 2007 MyFox Kansas City,At the Birmingham Zoo the animals have been under a watchful eye of their keepers who are trying to keep them cool during the hot summer weather. Birmingham Zoo's new giraffe is named Jalil: Honored One - Jul 31, 2007 Birmingham News,He received his name today at the Birmingham Zoo. The giraffe, born May 9, 2006, at the San Francisco zoo, arrived here in the spring. Back to College – Basics - Aug 9, 2007 Birmingham WeeklyGET WILD: While the Birmingham Zoo does have a fabulous new children’s zoo, the place is hardly just for little kids. With lemurs, lorikeets, alligators, Zoo elephant changes - Jul 21, 2007 Seattle Post IntelligencerNational Elephant Center - Little Rock Zoo, St. Louis Zoo, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Indianapolis Zoo, Birmingham Zoo, Fort Worth Zoo, Denver Zoo, Hialeah flamingos find new homes in zoos across US - Jul 29, 2007 Houston Chronicle,This year the eggs are headed to the St. Louis Zoo, the Bronx Zoo, Birmingham Zoo and Oklahoma City. Hialeah flamingos now roost at several major cities, Stuff to do for kids - Aug 9, 2007 Birmingham News,Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road. "Beautiful Bats" by Linda Glaser. Following the story, we'll make a craft and meet a bat. Drought brings people, snakes closer together - Jul 25, 2007 Clanton Advertiser,...the state are still not as common as most people might think, said Andy Schertz, supervisor of animal programs and interpretation at the Birmingham Zoo. Matschie's tree kangaroo - Aug 5, 2007 Birmingham News,Several graduates of the school, one of the few teaching zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, are employed at the Birmingham Zoo, Hialeah flamingos find new homes in zoos across US - Jul 28, 2007 KSWO,Among others that recently picked up unhatched flamingos from the dormant race track were the St. Louis Zoo, the Bronx Zoo and the Birmingham Zoo. City gets grant for splash pad at Lakeside Park - Aug 15, 2007 Daily Home Online,...“It’s going to be similar to the one they have at the Birmingham Zoo. There is no risk of drowning, and it has a non-slip surface. Fun at Camp PaPa - Aug 2, 2007 Birmingham News,They also plan to visit the Birmingham Museum of Art, the Birmingham Zoo and the Pepper Place Saturday Market this summer. $140000 playground postponed - Jul 31, 2007 Birmingham News,Phillips said a second phase would add a water park with jets that squirt water, similar to one at the Birmingham Zoo. At Your School: Zoo School Oct 24, 2006 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC-TV)-Carey Snyder from the Birmingham Zoo describes "Zoo School" as an awesome thing we do for schools who don't have the money to be ... - MyFox Birmingham, Nashville Sanctuary Makes Bid For Aging Birmingham Elephant Nov 8, 2006 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- An emotional debate is raging over the future of the Birmingham Zoo’s only remaining elephant. For almost ... - NBC13.com, CALENDAR: Pulse Nov 21, 2006 1. Call Mark/sHarrison at 205-758-0419. Zoolight Safari at the Birmingham Zoo and a tour of the Golden Flake Chip Company, Dec. 19. ... - Tuscaloosa News (subscription), Film preview to highlight giving season Nov 19, 2006 Committee members are Karen Carroll, Birmingham Zoo; Kay Donnellan, Trust Company of Sterne, Agee & Leach; Carolyn Dunkle, Synovus Trust Company; Zach Ivey ... - Birmingham News, Best bets: Stuff to do Oct 26, 2006 ...teen title, 3:30-5:30 pm Free. 824-2223. Boo at the Zoo. Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road. Wear a costume and trick-or-treat while ... - Birmingham News, Coats & Co. gets overture from suitor Nov 14, 2006 Coats, who has served on the board of The Birmingham Zoo and the Canterbury United Methodist Church Council, also co-founded Molokai Development LLC to create ... - Birmingham News, OUTDOORS NOTEBOOK Nov 12, 2006 Scholarships are not offered to team members. The November meeting of the Birmingham Audubon Society will be Thursday at 7 pm at the Birmingham Zoo Auditorium. ... - Birmingham News, Verizon supervisor Lori Ramey (right) demonstrates a Blackberry ... Nov 12, 2006 In addition to making calls, cell phones allow users to take photos, navigate a trip to the Birmingham Zoo or listen to favorite musical downloads. ... - Times Daily (subscription), Archived Daily Pine Oct 25, 2006 ...eating vegetables. And we have no idea how the hell this happened, but the Birmingham Zoo has some fancy accreditation now. Granted ... - Pine Magazine, Wine and Food Festival a bonanza for literacy Oct 31, 2006 Alabama foods will be paired with wines of every description at the festival from 5:30 to 8:30 pm Thursday at the Birmingham Zoo Pavilion. ... - Birmingham News, Rare White Alligator To Make Debut at BirminghamZoo Mar 15, 2006 Visitors to the Birmingham Zoo soon will get a chance to see a rare creature in nature -- a white alligator. "Boudreaux" as he's ... WSFA, Birmingham Offers Spring Break Activities For Families Mar 15, 2006 The Birmingham Zoo will open Ghost of the Bayou exhibit on Saturday, at noon. The exhibit features Boudreaux, a rare white alligator. ... NBC13.com, Birding fever grips Clay students Mar 24, 2006 Representatives from Auburn University's Southeastern Raptor Center, Birmingham Zoo, Ruffner Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Trussville's Wild Birds ... AL.com, Make your spring break a busy and fun one Mar 17, 2006 328-9696. Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road. Meet a giraffe, the kudu, gazelles and ostriches roaming free in an open, natural habitat. ... Birmingham News, Concerts today star opera's Gunn, pianist Greene, ASFA faculty Mar 19, 2006 Lawrence Pijeaux of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Gail Trechsel of the Birmingham Museum of Art, William Foster of the Birmingham Zoo and Darlene ... Birmingham News, MUSIC & DANCE Mar 19, 2006 Rights Institute; Kathy Yarbrough, executive director, Cultural Alliance of Greater Birmingham; and William Foster, chief operating officer, Birmingham Zoo. ... Birmingham News, Philanthropist Lucille Beeson shared her wealth with 13 area ... Mar 5, 2006 The Birmingham Zoo uses its Beeson funds to feed and care for animals. The Humane Society spends it on everything from vet bills to cat food. ... Birmingham News, [an error occurred while processing this directive] archives | news | XML / RSS feed | featured
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