Zoo to host international festival

The Birmingham Zoo is hosting an International Festival July 20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. that will highlight the progression of the Zoo from the Civil Rights Movement to present day.

This event will encompass historical moments at the Zoo and all over the world, including Japan, India and South Africa.

Guests 50 years old and older will receive free admission to the Zoo during the International Festival. Each guest will receive a certificate for a “Buy One Adult Admission, Get a Child’s Admission Free” that can be redeemed any time during the month of November in 2013.

This educational event will spotlight the food, dance and culture of India, South Africa and Japan. Each country will have its own tent featuring food tastings, entertainment, historical information and more. The young and young at heart can listen to music, experience animal greetings, take part in an African drum circle, watch Indian dancers, enjoy special shows and activities, have their faces painted and more.

For more, visit birminghamzoo.com.

International Festival Schedule of Events

South Africa Tent

10-11 a.m. – Food Tasting, Elephant Keeper Chat, and African Drum Circle

Wildlife Show

11 a.m.

Japan Tent

11:30 a.m.-noon – Food Tasting and Japanese Children’s Choir

India Tent

12-1 p.m. – Food Tasting and India Dance Performance

Birmingham Zoo Tent

1-2 p.m. – Animal Greetings and Face Painting