Birmingham Zoo named #1 attraction in the city—here’s what’s new

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Ruby the Reticulated Giraffe at the Birmingham Zoo’s Kiwanis Giraffe Encounter. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

It’s official, folks: The Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) has named the Birmingham Zoo the #1 attraction in The Magic City. After a post-COVID record-breaking 2025, it’s easy to see how the Zoo has become a highlight of Birmingham’s tourism and cultural scene.

Read here for highlights of the Zoo’s milestone year + what’s new at the Zoo in 2026.

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Nathan Watson

Tennessee native who fell in love with Birmingham during college. Graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 2019. Passionate about Birmingham and its continued growth.

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