Get ready for delicious cocktails, food, music, fun and massive dinosaurs at ‘Tails in the Trails  - “Dinos After Dark”. The enormous dinos are part of Dino Safari at Your Birmingham Zoo.

Purchase your tickets for this fabulous fundraiser benefiting Carlito, the giant South American anteater. Your Birmingham Zoo’s Junior Board invites you to their 16th Annual ‘Tails in the Trails event on Friday, May 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ‘Tails in the Trails is proudly presented by Land Rover Birmingham.

NEW LOCATION:  Come party with us under the massive 35 ft. tall Brachiosaurus and next to the T Rex family as we celebrate Dinos After Dark. This outdoor celebration with music, animal encounters, small bites from area restaurants, beer, wine, specialty cocktails, and a silent auction.  Ride the Red Diamond Express during the party and see even more of these moving, roaring, prehistoric predators from the past!

All guests MUST be 21+. ‘Tails in the Trails is a rain-or-shine event. 

WHEN
Friday, May 8, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

WHERE
Birmingham Zoo

WHAT
Cocktails, great food, life-size dinosaurs, train rides, silent auction, music and a variety of zoo animal encounters.

WHY
A fabulous fundraiser benefiting Carlito’s Casa, the Giant Anteater’s habitat.

TICKET PRICING

One (1) free drink ticket per person is included with the purchase of event admission
Additional drink tickets can be purchased during the event or in advance – Preorder additional drink tickets HERE

Earlybird Tickets – Now Through May 3

Entry to the event: $40 per person/$75 per couple plus tax
Unlimited drinks wristband w/ entry: $60 per person/$115 per couple plus tax

Week of Tickets – May 4 to May 8.

Entry to the event: $50 per person/$95 per couple plus tax
Unlimited drinks wristband w/ entry: $70 per person/$135 per couple plus tax

*PLEASE NOTE ID required – No admittance without ID and no refunds for no ID. Adults-only, all guests MUST be 21+, no exceptions. No children will be allowed into the event, including infants. Limited ticket availability, purchase in advance. Event admission tickets and drink ticket sales are final. Ticket refunds will not be issued. All sales are final. ‘Tails in the Trails is a rain or shine event. Face masks and social distancing are strongly encouraged during the event

Pre-Order your ‘Tails in the Trails Drink Tickets!

FREE DRINK TICKET  

One (1)  free drink ticket is included with each event admission ticket purchase – redeem for the following options:

• Beer and wine: 1 ticket
• Specialty Cocktails: 2 tickets

ADDITIONAL DRINK TICKETS

• $5 for one (1) ticket
• $20 for five (5) tickets
• Preorder additional drink tickets HERE

*PLEASE NOTE: Pre-ordered drink tickets are sold separately and do not include event admission to ‘Tails in the Trails. Must be 21+ to attend ‘Tails in the Trails. ID required for entry. No refunds for event admission tickets or drink tickets will be offered. All sales are final.

ABOUT THE BIRMINGHAM ZOO JUNIOR BOARD
The Birmingham Zoo’s Junior Board is a proud ambassador to one of Alabama’s most popular attractions. Members strive to increase Zoo membership, assist with events and promote the Zoo’s overall mission to Inspire Passion to Conserve the Natural World. ‘Tails in the Trails is the Junior Board’s annual signature event; net proceeds will benefit our Giant Anteater, Carlito’s habitat, ‘Carlito’s Casa’. For a current list of Birmingham Zoo Junior Board members, visit birminghamzoo.com/junior-board