Zoo to host United Way food drive, offer half-priced admission

The Birmingham Zoo is offering patrons a way to give back to their community this fall, and offering savings in exchange for generosity.

Visitors who bring a canned or non-perishable food item Nov. 21-22 will receive half-price admission to the zoo. 

Donations will go to the United Way Community Food Bank, which collects surplus food and provides it to organizations helping those in need. These organizations help more than 500,000 individuals in 12 Alabama counties each year.

With a donation, adult guest admission is $7.50, $5 for seniors 65 and older and $5 for children ages 2-12. All admission prices are before tax, and there is a limit of one donation discount per person. Each individual must bring a donation to receive a discount.

The zoo invites guests to enjoy the Junior League of Birmingham-Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo, visit the elephants in Trails of Africa and watch a pelican feeding as part of their visit.

For more information, visit birminghamzoo.com and feedingal.com.