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Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

An activity in Gulf Shores, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo in Gulf Shores
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Why go

Hands-on zoo with animal encounters on the edge of town.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Gulf Shores, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 activities and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Lulu's Gulf Shores, 2.5 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Nature
Neighborhood
Gulf Shores
Price
$$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Gulf Shores, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Lulu's Gulf Shores

    Lucy Buffett's waterfront spot on the Intracoastal with sandpit and music.

    Food · 2.5 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Gulf State Park

    Two miles of white-sand beach plus lakes and campgrounds.

    Outdoors · 4.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    The Original Oyster House

    Long-running Gulf Shores seafood house on the bayou.

    Food · 4.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Gulf State Park Pier

    1,540-ft fishing pier for sunsets, dolphins and pelicans.

    Activity · 4.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail

    Paved trail network through pine and marsh, great for biking.

    Activity · 4.7 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    The Hangout

    Beachfront open-air restaurant and music venue at the main public beach.

    Food · 4.7 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is a stop on our New Orleans & Gulf Coast route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Gulf Shores

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is our only activity pick in Gulf Shores; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Gulf Shores guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Gulf Shores run from 62°F in January to 85°F in August; August is usually the wettest month. For Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Gulf Shores from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Gulf Shores weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
20499 Oak Rd E, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
Coordinates
30.31572, -87.67630
Destination
Gulf Shores, Alabama

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo: quick answers

How much time do you need at Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo?

Plan on about 2 hours at Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Book animal encounters in advance.

Where is Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo?

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is at 20499 Oak Rd E, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo?

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo appears on New Orleans & Gulf Coast, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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