11th annual Zoo Run scheduled for May 21

Animal lovers and runners alike are invited to run Miles for Marine Mammals during the 11th annual Zoo Run on Saturday, May 21. 

The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. in the zoo parking lot and finish in the Trails of Africa exhibit. Kids’ races, set for participants from babies to age 12, will begin at 8 a.m. in the Junior League of Birmingham - Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo Barn. 

Available children’s races are as follows: Turtle Trot (ages 2 and younger), Chicken Cha-Cha (ages 4-4), Skunk Scurry (ages 5-7), Serval Sprint (ages 8-12).

All participants will receive free admission to the zoo. Participants will also have the opportunity to purchase additional discounted admission tickets for family members, which are good for the day of the race only, and a special T-shirt. 

Registration is open until the day of the race. Registration fees for adults are $30 plus a sign-up fee of $3.20. Registration for kids is $12 plus a $3.20 sign-up fee. Register at runsignup.com. 

The award ceremony will take place following the completion of the races in Trails of Africa. 

Those interested in volunteering at the Zoo Run are asked to visit birminghamzoo.com/get-involved/volunteer.