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    Christmas Lights Festival nightly now thru Dec 27

    Christmas Lights Festival nightly now thru Dec 27. See the Montgomery Zoo transformed into a Winter Wonderland displaying thousands of sparkling and twinkling lights and festive decorations at Christmas Lights Festival. Take a leisurely stroll through the many lighted and decorated pathways. Visit with Santa and enjoy a vast collection of decorated trees in the Christmas Tree Village at the Mann Museum, enjoy the live entertainment at the Overlook Cafe, participate in weekend theme nights and no winter's night would be complete without some warming hot chocolate and fresh baked holiday treats from the Overlook Cafe. Happy Holidays everyone! Read More

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    Giraffe calf, Ozzi, makes public debut

    The Montgomery Zoo is thrilled to announce the debut of its tallest baby resident, a female giraffe calf named Ozzi, born on August 3. Standing at an impressive six feet tall at birth, Ozzi has been bonding closely with her mother, Ashley, in the comfort of the giraffe barn as she adjusts to life at the zoo. See more... Read More

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    ZOO OPEN DAILY 9:30am - 4:30pm, LAST entry 3:30pm

    Wildlife adventure, family fun, and educational experiences daily at the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum. Open daily 9:30am - 4:30pm, with last admissions at 3:30pm (effective Feb 1). Admission includes entry to the Zoo, Mann Museum, Waters of the World, and our Reptile Facility. Triple A, Military, and Group discounts are available. Join us TODAY! Read More

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    NEW ZOO ENTRY AT MANN MUSEUM, OPENS 9:30am

    New admission entry and gift shop construction begins Monday, June 16. During the construction phase all guests may enter and exit the Zoo at the Mann Museum. We will have a temporary admissions office and gift shop located by the Museum. Parking will also be in the Mann Museum parking lot. Should overflow parking be needed, guests are asked to park in the old parking lot by the ball fields and walk over to the Museum to enter the Zoo. Thank you so much for your patience during this time of new construction and growth. Read More

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    SUPPORT THE ANIMALS AT THE MONTGOMERY ZOO

    When we visit the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, we love to visit and enjoy all the animals from around the globe. If you would like to play a role in supporting our conservation efforts here and in the wild, please donate to the Montgomery Zoo Animal Support Fund. For ways to donate, please read more. Read More

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    Adopt a zoo animal today!

    Symbolically adopting a Montgomery Zoo animal can be one of the greatest and rewarding experiences -- and you don't even have to hire a babysitter. Adoptions aid in the care, conservation, and well-being of the Montgomery Zoo animals, as well as, make a great gift for any occasion. Graduation, birthday, holidays, wedding... or just something special for that person in your life that has everything -- there is a perfect match for everyone. Adopt an animal today! Read More

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    WORK AT THE ZOO! JOIN THE TEAM!

    Join the Zoo Crew! See and apply for our current list of employment opportunities at the Montgomery Zoo. As an employee of the Montgomery Zoo, you will be a City of Montgomery employee and afforded all the benefits and privileges provided to City of Montgomery employee. Hope to be working with YOU soon! Read More

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    PLANETARIUM AT OAK PARK OPEN, GROUPS & PUBLIC

    Planetarium at Oak Park welcomes groups and public visits for shows out of this world. Groups may reserve the Planetarium for private shows and viewings, while Saturdays are open to the general public 9am - 4pm, featuring four shows for all ages. All shows include a laser show. Read More