Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo will offer special admission discounts throughout January and February to welcome the new year. The Gulf Shores nonprofit zoo announced two promotions to make visits more affordable for families and seniors. General admission includes daily keeper chats and educational walkabouts that connect visitors with wildlife and conservation education. The zoo cares for more than 280 animals and serves the local Gulf Coast community.

Starting Saturday, January 3, 2026, the zoo will discount all regular admission by 26 percent on Saturdays and Sundays throughout January. The weekend promotion runs through January 31, 2026, covering nine days total. Visitors can take advantage of the discount on January 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, and 31.

Adults ages 62 and over can visit for just $10 every Wednesday from January 7 through February 25, 2026. The Senior Wednesday discount applies to regular zoo admission during the eight-week period. Both promotions aim to increase access to the zoo's educational programs and animal exhibits.

The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo operates daily from 9 am to 4 pm. Guests can add special animal adventures to their general admission tickets for an additional fee. Options include Giraffe Feeding for $5, Sulcata Tortoise Feeding for $5, South American Sloth Adventure for $24.95, and Destination Madagascar Lemur Adventure for $24.95.

All animal adventure experiences are weather permitting. Daily schedules for keeper chats and educational walkabouts are available online at www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.org. The zoo encourages visitors to check the website before their visit for the most current information.

As a local nonprofit organization, the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo focuses on education and conservation. The facility offers programs to people of all ages in the Gulf Coast community. These programs emphasize the importance of protecting local environments and wildlife worldwide.