Birmingham Audubon Society

March Monthly Meeting

"Trails of Africa"
Presented by: William R. Foster, D.V.M.
Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.
Birmingham Zoo Auditorium

Director Bill Foster will offer us an engaging program about the Zoo's newest exhibit "Trails of Africa," currently in the early stages of construction. Trails of Africa is a mixed-species exhibit featuring a bachelor elephant herd, red river hogs, giraffes, rhinos, and antelopes such as wildebeest, impala, and kudu, along with zebras and ostriches.

The keystone feature of the new exhibit will be the herd of bull elephants. Bringing new elephants to the Birmingham Zoo and maintaining accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) will enable the zoo to participate in a nationwide initiative to protect elephant populations in captivity.

"Trails of Africa" will offer ground and aerial observation opportunities providing education and entertainment to hundreds of thousands of visitors who will enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience. Zoo Director Foster hopes they will also be enlightened about the plight of endangered animals and inspired to support global wildlife conservation efforts.