Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

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Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo and its collection

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, opened in 1989, is a zoo in Gulf Shores, United States.

The site covers about 25 acres some two miles north of the Intracoastal Waterway, where over 300 animals are kept. Gate takings, memberships and donations supply its income. An Animal Planet series, The Little Zoo That Could, was made about it.

History

It began as a private venture of Robin Willis and Joey Ward, opening in June 1989 under the name Zooland Animal Park. The Ward family set up a foundation to support it. A further 13 acres, still unbuilt, came as a gift in 1994 from the Wards and the Erie Meyer Foundation.

Animals and collection

Animals on show include Eurasian Lynx, American Alligator, Porcupines, Ring Tailed Lemur and African Lion.

Things to do

Things to do include South American Adventure, Destination Madagascar, Giraffe Feedings, Stage Presentation and Bird Chat.

What the venue says

playgrounds for younger children
an on-site cafe and snack vending options offering a variety of refreshments and sandwiches
convenient parking options on-site, including designated accessible parking spaces
designed to be stroller and wheelchair friendly, featuring accessible entrances, parking lots, restrooms, and seating
wheelchairs and wagons are available for free use, while mobility scooters can also be rented