Are you planning a trip to the Birmingham Zoo? If so, you may be interested in Birmingham Zoo coupons that can help ease the cost of your family outing. Birmingham Zoo discounts can help you save money on your visit to the zoo, which is located in Birmingham, Alabama.

The Birmingham Zoo first opened to the public in the mid 1950s. The budget for construction of the 50-acre zoo was $250,000. Exhibits included the Monkey Island and the elephant house. Since then, the zoo has expanded to more than 120 acres and it is now considered one of the top tourist attractions in the state of Alabama.http://www.birminghamzoo.com/about-history.asp The Birmingham Zoo features approximately 800 animals, including mammals, reptiles and birds.http://www.birminghamzoo.com/animals.asp

One way to get discounts to the Birmingham Zoo is by becoming a zoo member. Birmingham Zoo members get unlimited zoo visits every day of the year, along with discounts on admission to some other zoos nationwide. An annual membership costs $45 for individuals and $99 for families with up to four children. Birmingham Zoo members also receive a 10 percent discount on merchandise purchased in the zoo's store, along with discounts on zoo classes and special events. Admission to the Birmingham Zoo's annual "Zoolight Safari" is free for zoo members.http://www.birminghamzoo.com/support-membership.asp

In addition to annual memberships, coupon booklets can be purchased for the Birmingham Zoo. For $55, you can get a special "Wristband Coupon Book" that entitles you to 10 coupons that can be redeemed for train rides at the zoo and other attractions.http://www.birminghamzoo.com/support-membership.asp

If you're new to the city of Birmingham and planning a visit, check with the city's Convention and Visitors Bureau for possible coupons on zoo visits. At times, zoo coupons can be downloaded directly from the Bureau's official website.http://www.birminghamal.org/birmingham-passport.html

Birmingham Zoo coupons may have certain restrictions. Some coupons may have expiration dates and some can only be used for Zoo visits on certain days and at certain times of the year. If you have questions about a Birmingham Zoo discount or coupon offer you have, check with Zoo management before you arrive to be sure the offer or offers are valid.