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Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum: A World of Wildlife in Alabama

Explore a world of wildlife at the Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, featuring animals from five continents in natural habitats.

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The Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum offers a unique blend of entertainment and education, showcasing diverse animal species and promoting environmental awareness. With animals from five continents, interactive exhibits, and a wildlife learning museum, it's an engaging destination for all ages.

A brief summary to Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum

  • Monday 9 am-4 pm
  • Tuesday 9 am-4 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am-4 pm
  • Thursday 9 am-4 pm
  • Friday 9 am-4 pm
  • Saturday 9 am-4 pm
  • Sunday 9 am-4 pm

Local tips

  • Check the zoo's website for daily schedules of zookeeper talks and animal encounters.
  • Visit during Thrifty Tuesdays for discounted admission after 12pm (June-July)
  • Take the Zoofari Skylift for an aerial view of the zoo.
  • The new zoo entry is at the Mann Museum.
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Getting There

  • Driving

    The Montgomery Zoo is located off the Northern Boulevard on Coliseum Parkway, minutes from downtown Montgomery [5, 15]. From I-65, take Exit 173 and follow Northern Boulevard for four miles. Exit on Coliseum Parkway and turn right at the Montgomery Zoo sign [15]. From I-85, take Exit 6 and follow Eastern/Northern Boulevard for eight miles. Exit left onto Coliseum Parkway and turn right at the Montgomery Zoo sign [15]. Parking is available in the Mann Museum parking lot [11]. Additional parking is located by the ball fields [11]. Parking is free [12].

  • Public Transport

    The Montgomery Area Transit System (MATS) provides bus service to the Montgomery Zoo [9, 16]. The nearest bus stop is Montclair & Vandiver, a 7-minute walk from the zoo [9]. Check the MATS website or app for schedules and route information [9, 16]. A single ride fare is $1.25 [9].

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The Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, located in Montgomery, Alabama, is a 40-acre zoological facility that is home to approximately 750 animals representing 140 species [4]. The zoo began as a small menagerie in 1920 in Oak Park and later moved to its current location in 1972 [3, 4]. It has since grown to feature animals from five continental realms: Africa, Australia, Asia, North America, and South America [3, 4]. The African realm is the largest exhibit complex, featuring elephants, giraffes, zebras, and various ungulates in a panoramic view [2, 4]. The Asian realm includes Bengal tigers and Indian rhinoceros [3, 6]. North America features cougars, lynx, and bald eagles [3, 4]. In 2003, the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum was added, showcasing preserved North American wildlife, artifacts, and fossils [2, 4, 13]. The museum provides interactive exhibits focusing on wildlife conservation, ecology, and environmental education [2]. Other attractions include the Zoofari Skylift Adventure Ride, Giraffe Encounter, a petting zoo, and Parakeet Cove [4, 5]. The zoo also offers daily zookeeper talks and training sessions [4, 6]. Special events such as the Christmas Lights Festival and Zoobilation enhance the visitor experience [6, 7]. The Montgomery Zoo is committed to wildlife conservation, education, and providing a fun-filled adventure for all [7, 10, 12].

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