Alabama is home to a variety of animal attractions, including the Montgomery Zoo. The Montgomery Zoo features several types of animals, some of which you may have never seen in person before. For more information about this zoo and its many animals, take a look below.

The Montgomery Zoo is located in Alabama’s capital city and is one of the state’s top animal attractions.

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Covering nearly 50 acres, this zoo offers spectacular views of exotic wildlife and endangered species from its famous Zoofari Skylift Ride.

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While at the Montgomery Zoo, you’ll enjoy the presence of more than 500 animals from five continents.

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Among these animals are giraffes and zebras. The moment you see these exotic animals, you’ll think you’ve set foot in Africa.

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For an unforgettable experience, you can also feed the giraffes for an extra fee. Both children and adults thoroughly enjoy this activity.

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Other than giraffes and zebras, there are several other animals at the Montgomery Zoo you’ve probably never seen in person before, including a white Bengal tiger and a…

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…pair of affectionate jaguars. Sure, if you’ve ever visited a zoo, you’ve probably seen these animals in person. However, if you’ve never been to a zoo or other type of exotic wildlife habitat, you probably haven’t.

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While at the Montgomery Zoo, you’ll also encounter a trio of elephants, a…

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…group of ring-tailed lemurs, and a…

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…beautiful flock of flamingos. If you’ve already seen these types of animals, nothing beats seeing them a second, or even third, time.

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So, the next time you’re in Alabama’s capital city, make plans to visit the Montgomery Zoo. It’s the perfect animal attraction for all ages and makes for the perfect day trip.

tripadvisor/CherylABentley For more information about the Montgomery Zoo, you can view its website here and its Facebook page here. You can visit this zoo at 2301 Coliseum Pkwy., Montgomery, AL 36110. It’s open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The last admission tickets are sold at 4:00 p.m., and everyone is asked to exit the front gates by 5:00 p.m.

If you’ve ever visited the Montgomery Zoo, please share your experience with us in the comments. Also, if you have a favorite animal attraction in Alabama, please share that with us as well.

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For more information about the Montgomery Zoo, you can view its website here and its Facebook page here. You can visit this zoo at 2301 Coliseum Pkwy., Montgomery, AL 36110. It’s open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The last admission tickets are sold at 4:00 p.m., and everyone is asked to exit the front gates by 5:00 p.m.

Another exotic animal attraction in Alabama that’s worth a visit is Tigers For Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain, which you can read all about here.

 

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