Montgomery Zoo

See animals from five continents in barrier-free habitats, ride the train and skylift, and tour a wildlife museum on Montgomery's north side.

2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL · Montgomery, AL

About Montgomery Zoo

The Montgomery Zoo covers 40 acres on the north side of the city, with barrier-free habitats grouped by continent: Africa, Asia, Australia, North America and South America. Extras include a train ride, a skylift, animal encounters and the Overlook Cafe. Next door, the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, opened in 2003, shows taxidermy displays of native wildlife and game species. The zoo started as a small menagerie in Oak Park in 1920 and moved to this site in 1972. Check the zoo directly for current hours and ticket prices.

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