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Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

1,367 Reviews

#6 of 52 things to do in Gulf Shores

Features Animals

Outdoor Activities, Nature & Parks, Zoos & Aquariums

Open Now: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

1204 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542-5908

Open today: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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“Awesome zoo!”

This is the coolest zoo I've been to in a long time! They have every kind of animal, bird, etc... read more

Reviewed yesterday

Sarah E

Lena, Wisconsin

“Wonderful Zoo”

It was a dream come true to be able to pet and feed a sloth, lemurs and kangaroos. All the... read more

Reviewed 2 days ago

dentalgirl

Allentown, Pennsylvania

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4.5 1,367 reviews

Excellent58%
Very good27%
Average11%
Poor3%
Terrible1%

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“animal encounters”(149 reviews)

“baby kangaroos”(55 reviews)

“big cats”(52 reviews)

About

In late 2019, the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo will become 'The Little Zoo That Grew' when we move to our new 25-acre home! The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is home to more than 600 exotic animals including lions, tigers, macaws, reptiles, kangaroos, lemurs...more

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Hours Today: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Suggested duration: 2-3 hours

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1204 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542-5908

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+1 251-968-5731

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Sarah E

Lena, Wisconsin

Reviewed yesterday

Awesome zoo!

This is the coolest zoo I've been to in a long time! They have every kind of animal, bird, etc. that you could want to see. Interactive cages where you can hold some of the animals was really neat. This is a must see when...More

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dentalgirl

Allentown, Pennsylvania

1711

Reviewed 2 days ago

Wonderful Zoo

It was a dream come true to be able to pet and feed a sloth, lemurs and kangaroos. All the animals are friendly and well cared for. Staff is attentive and friendly. They truly care for all the animals. I highly recommend for all ages....More

Thank dentalgirl

orangebeachbum1

Gulf Shores, Alabama

103

Reviewed 3 days ago

Wonderful place for kids and adults

I live here and took my 5 yr old granddaughter for the first time May 2017. She loved it. I paid little extra for her to have Kangaroo experience. She got to go into yard with them, give them food and hold the babies in...More

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HappyHolladays

Grapevine, Texas

171

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Small Zoo but Great Experience

We look forward to coming back when they expand next year! They have a lot of big animals (predators) in smaller enclosures but it seems like that is about to change soon! Tangible and interesting information to read throughout and you even have the opportunity...More

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Jami O

Leander, United States

204

Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

Best Little Zoo

Visited the zoo today and LOVED it!! We did the sloth and lemur interactive tours. Had an amazing time and something to definitely do again. I can't wait to see the new location

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Norma V

103

Reviewed 6 days ago

Great zoo

One of the best zoos to visit. Very clean, the employees seem to love their job and are very amicable and very informative. The kids were excited about the interaction with the lemurs, kangaroos, sloths. The activity with the reptiles was not open the day...More

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Haushold

Hagerstown, Indiana

6111

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Nice change of pace

Had a nice amount of “shows” and several new animal displays- always a nice place to do something besides the beach

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Jackie P

5413

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Great little zoo!

It’s small but packs a punch. It’s a good place to visit. We did the Lemur experience where you pay extra and get to handle the Lemurs, it was fantastic. It would be a great place to take kids as it’s very up close and...More

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clemson_grad79

north_alabama

512157

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Small, compact but very entertaining zoo.

$9 for seniors $11 fro adults. Although a small zoo it is well worth a visit. Took us about 1 1/2 hours to tour. They have alligators , snakes, kangeroos several species of large cats a very large gator, various deer, lemurs, and other animals....More

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We're so glad you enjoyed your visit!

Kristin D

McKinney, Texas

4016

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Really cute little zoo

We enjoyed the animal encounters. We did lemur and kangaroo. It was an expensive excursion, but really memorable.

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DarleneP308

Is there a stroller rental and what is the price for one?

July 31, 2018|

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As others have answered there are “wagons” available but I don’t know the pricing as we did not have a need. However, I know they have complimentary wheel chairs available.