Birmingham Zoo Zoofari Camp
4.4(39)4.4 out of 5 stars, 39 reviews Birmingham, AL
About Birmingham Zoo Zoofari Camp
The Birmingham Zoo offers a clean and generally well-kept environment with a variety of animals and at least one ride. It provides a positive family experience, but the quality of the visit can be highly variable depending on exhibit availability.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families seeking a clean outdoor activity focused on general animal viewing.A casual outing where the main goal is to see animals and enjoy a ride, rather than specific exhibits or amenities.Suitable for all ages, particularly younger children who enjoy animals and rides.
Why families love it
- Clean and well-maintained facility, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere.
- Offers a variety of animals for viewing, which is a major draw for families.
- Features a ride (likely a train), which adds an extra element of entertainment for kids.
- Variety of animals (when exhibits are open).
- A functional ride (likely a train) available during some visits.
- General cleanliness and upkeep of the zoo grounds.
Insider tips
- Contact the zoo directly or check their official website/social media immediately before your visit to confirm which exhibits and attractions are open, especially if traveling a significant distance or have specific interests.
- Bring your own snacks and drinks if outside food is permitted, as on-site food options are reported as very limited and unsatisfying (e.g., no 'real food' or even cotton candy).
- Manage expectations regarding all features being operational, as closures for remodeling or other reasons are not always clearly communicated.
Good to know before you go
- Visiting without confirming current exhibit status, particularly if you have specific animals or attractions you wish to see.
- If a full range of on-site food options (beyond basic sell items) is important to your family.
- If you are expecting all attractions and exhibits to be fully operational and updated, especially given reports of closures and perceived decline.
- Significant risk of major exhibit closures (over half reported closed by one reviewer) without prior notification, impacting the value for money.
- Limited and poor food options reported ('no real food, not even cotton candy').
- Crowds
- Crowd levels not mentioned in reviews.
- Value
- Reported as a 'high price' for admission. Value is significantly diminished when many exhibits are closed (over half reported by one reviewer), leading to feelings of overpaying for a limited experience. Expect to pay a premium, but be aware that the actual experience delivered may not always match the price due to potential closures.
- Food
- On-site food options are described as very limited and unsatisfactory (e.g., 'no real food, not even cotton candy'). It is highly recommended to clarify if outside food/snacks are allowed and plan accordingly.
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility accommodations mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- No specific safety features mentioned in reviews.
What parents say
"Great place to take the family. Clean well keep up. Lots of things to do, all kinds of animals an ride. My kids had a wonderful time here"
8 years ago
"Not as many animals, the train has a remodeling, but it went down since the 80"s"
5 months ago
"Very nice zoo with a nice variety of animals. Had a great experience!"
5 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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