In 1989 a small zoo opened in Gulf Shores on the coast of Alabama. Zooland Animal park was one mile from the beach and had a reptile house, petting zoo and an aviary. There were animal shows on a daily basis during the summer months.

This Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Coupons page will help offset the cost of admittance. This zoo has a large history for such a small zoo. Due to difficulties that it faced during Hurricane season, the story of "the little Zoo that could" was picked up by the Animal Planet Network and they showed 13 episodes about the small zoo. The visitors to the zoo now have usually seen the Animal Planet show and are traveling to see the zoo for themselves.

There is a spirit of wanting to help the zoo now that is shared with the visitors from all over the United States. The zoo survives on the money gained by admission tickets and membership fees. There are about 300 animals at this small zoo in southern Alabama.http://www.gulf-shores-alabama.net/alabama-gulf-coast-zoo.html/ref>

A new 25 acre plot of land has been donated to the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo which will place them higher from the coast which will keep the animals safer during hurricanes.<ref>http://www.gulf-shores-alabama.net/alabama-gulf-coast-zoo.html The land was donated by Clyde Weir and his daughter Andrea Weir Franklin. The new zoo will open in 2011 construction is underway. This will not only keep the animals safe but it will allow for newer amenities. Local merchants provide special contests and discounts to assist in admission prices.

Local merchants offer coupons for the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo and have links on the websites.http://www.merchantcircle.com/blogs/Alabama.Gulf.Coast.Zoo.251-968-5731

Joining the Zoo as a member will give you a discount since you only pay one time and can visit as much as you like saving the admission price.

Coupons for the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo are printed in coupon books and are available at many local merchants in the Gulf Shores area.

Discount coupons usually have expiration dates and restrictions. The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo also has specials that occur throughout the year that offset the cost of admission and help raise money for the animals. Watch for coupons which will announce the discounts.