The Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum is a 42-acre zoological facility located minutes from the heart of historic, downtown Montgomery, Alabama. The Montgomery Zoo features a variety of exotic animals native to Africa, Asia, Australia, North America, and South America. A trademark addition of the Zoo is the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, housing the one of the Southeast’s largest collections of preserved North American wildlife, artifacts, and fossils.

To enhance visitors' wildlife adventure, the Zoo offers a variety of rides and attractions; including:
     -- Miniature Train Ride
     -- Sky Lift Adventure Ride
     -- Giraffe Encounter
     -- Reptile Junction 
     -- Waters of the World Aquatic Learning Center
     -- Daily zookeeper talks at 11:30am and 1:30pm
     -- Mann Museum (indoor wildlife museum)
     -- Tortoise Trek (future development)
     -- North America Interpretive Trail (future development) 
     -- Overlook Cafe 
     -- Two (2) gift shops

See zoo history timeline. 

Montgomery Zoo mission, vision, and values

The mission of the Montgomery Zoo is creating lasting relationships locally and globally by educating, inspiring, and connecting people with wildlife.

Vision
The Montgomery Zoo envisions a local community that takes action for global wildlife initiatives.

Values
Inspiring: providing an environment to inspire and engage the community to connect with wildlife and nature, benefitting all.

Connecting: creating a welcoming setting for a diverse community through education, quality customer service, and an environment where people and animals feel at home.

Respecting: delivering exceptional care for the animals while also implementing conservation efforts for wildlife remaining in their natural settings.

Growing: striving to be our best each day, allowing growth and change through innovative and new exhibits, educational opportunities, and experiences.

The Montgomery Zoo is accredited by Zoological Association of America (ZAA) and a department of the City of Montgomery.


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Goals of accredited zoo
Conservation. Education. Research. Recreation.

Conservation.  In the modern zoo, conservation of species has become a major goal.  Zoos maintain captive breeding populations of threatened and endangered species for potential reintroduction to the wild and manage the gene pools of those captive species.  This has become increasingly important as the destruction of the animal’s natural habitats continue.

Education.  Educating the public about the need to conserve and protect wildlife is an important component in the conservation of a species.  If the visitors leave the zoo without being better informed about wildlife, the zoo has failed in its primary function.  This goal can be achieved in a multitude of methods whether it be passive education through interpretive signage and creative bulletin boards or active programs and hands on activities.

Research.  Biologists and zoo employees make use of captive populations by studying various animal behaviors, diet needs, veterinary methods, animal pathology and breeding requirements.  The greater our knowledge of each species in captivity, the better equipped we are in helping to conserve their wild counterparts.  

Recreation.  If visiting a zoo were not entertaining, there would be far few visitors.  Because zoos around the world have been successful in making learning nature fun, over 800 million people visit zoos annually.  People also enjoy visiting zoos because they can feel “closer to nature” by getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life.  Zoos are an excellent choice for a family outing and good wholesome fun. 


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Montgomery Zoo senior management team.

Team pledge. It is our goal to provide an affordable wildlife attraction to be shared with visitors of all ages, creeds, genders, abilities, and socioeconomic levels. To connect our zoo with the community and the world through education, quality customer service, and creating an environment where animals and humans alike feel at home. We also aim to inspire and engage young minds by creating opportunities to connect with wildlife and nature.  

Meet the Montgomery Zoo senior management team.

Zoo Director, Marcia Woodard
Deputy Director, Heather Price
Animal Care General Curator, Shelli Dean
Animal Care Assistant General Curator, OPEN
Conservation, Animal Enrichment, and Elephant Care Manager, Michelle Johnson
Education Curator, Danielle Crowe
Marketing & Public Relations Manager, Bailey Glasgow
Operations Manager, Nick Castanza
Overlook Cafe / Catering Manager, Val Watts
Program Services Manager, Steven C. Pierce
Retail and Admissions Manager, Cathi Nolan
Zoo Vet, Dr. Kelsey Hayden
Zoo Vet Hospital Manager, Debbi Christensen

To make inquiries, comments, share your visit stories, and/or provide suggestions, please email zooinfo@montgomeryal.gov or give us a call at (334) 625-4900. Thank you for your continued support! 


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Montgomery Area Zoological Society (MAZS)

Team pledge. MAZS is a fundraising arm of the Montgomery Zoo. It is a 501(c) non-profit chapter, through membership sales, donations, and fundraising events, like Zoobilation, over the past decades, MAZS has raised millions of dollars in funds allowing the Zoo to grow and expand at a rate far beyond its annual budget.  MAZS has aided in bringing the Zoo and our community the African Bush Elephant exhibit, Waters of the World Aquatic Learning Center, Sky Lift Adventure Ride, Overlook Cafe complex, and many more. Currently, MAZS is raising funds to design and construct a state-of-the-art Reptile Facility and Exhibit. Be a part of this exciting time at the Montgomery Zoo by making a donation to the new Reptile Facility and Exhibit. Thank you for making our Zoo continually grow and flourish.  

Meet the MAZS team.  

Executive Committee
President, Charles J. Reynolds
1st Vice President, Candy Capel
2nd Vice President, Emily Jemison
Treasurer, John Mastin
Secretary, Amanda Spiers
Immediate Past President, Michael Gallops

MAZS Board of Directors
William Beatrous 
Fiona Capel  
Jeanne Charbonneau 
Emma Coker
Cassandra Crosby
Jennifer Crumpton   
Dr. Dallas Hanbury 
Dottye S. Hannan   
Krista Hawkins
Rick Hendrick
Jamie Hodges
Ashley Jackson
Caroline Long
Dr. Leigh Anne Luna
Delbert Madison
Rebecca Mathews 
Karen McCaa
Heather McConnell
Marianne McLeod
Kaci L. Norman   
Theresa Patterson
Jenni Payne
Katie Richard
Kacy Rizer
Dwight N. Rodgers, Sr.
Kimberly Sabel
Sean Sabel
Taylor Steen
Britney Thames
Denise Vaughn, PhD
Matt Ward
H. Kenneth White, Jr.

Ex-Officio
Mayor of the City of Montgomery, Steven L. Reed
City Council District #3, Marche Johnson
Parks and Recreations Director, Brandon Dean