Montgomery Zoo

Overview
Montgomery Zoo is located on the north side of Montgomery, Alabama. The Montgomery Zoo was established in 1935 at Oak Park as Oak Park Zoo. It grew and thrived there until the 1960s. In 1974, the Zoo was re-established and moved to its current located in north Montgomery. In 1989, the Zoo underwent a major expansion encompassing over 48 acres (190,000 m2) and 500 species of animals. In 1991, the Montgomery Zoo became an independent city department thus leaving the supervision of the Parks and Recreation Department. The Zoo reports directly to the Mayor. It is staffed by administrators, animal care specialists, conservation and preservation specialists, veterinarians and animal care technicians, education curators, trainers, museum staff and curators, merchandisers, concessions and catering staff, maintenance and operation engineers, customer service and volunteers. This is one of only two zoos in Alabama accredited with AZA.

Australia
The Australian Realm has a bridge in the exhibit that guests can cross. The bridge encloses a small proportion of the exhibit in a corner. This proportion is a seasonal exhibit. In the past it has been home to aardwolfs, warthogs, and pygmy hippos. Even though these animals are not Australian, they are favorites among the guests. On the other side of the bridge, where the field is much larger, the following species all live in harmony with each other: Mammals Birds

Asia
The zoo is home to an award winning Asian hoofstock exhibit. It is home to numerous hoofstock species.

Mammals Birds

Africa
The African Realm is without a doubt the most expansive exhibit in the zoo. The first baby elephant born in Alabama was a female born here on Nov 9, 2007. For the animals, it features waterfalls, a twenty four thousand square foot night house, and several enrichment items, scattered across the exhibit that change on a regular basis. In the decorative foliage around the elephant habitat, a group of African penguins reside together. Across a small stream separating the elephants from the hoofstock, the African grazers can be found. These animals spend the day roaming their exhibit, which includes hills and logs. This section of the African habitat has several viewing stations. This exhibit includes: Mammals Birds

South America
This is the only section of the zoo that does not have a large field exhibit. It was the entire zoo before it expanded in 1989. This section is full of smaller exhibits.

Mammals Aves Reptiles

North America
The North American exhibit is full of several species of hoofstock that can be found in Alabama and other parts of the USA.

Mammals Aves & Reptiles