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Be sure to get a map! The zoo can be quite busy and we arrived at the exact same time as several buses full of kids from a nearby school which was...interesting. Just be ready for it to be crowded. There are many buildings that are air conditioned and lots of seating as well.

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Aloft Birmingham Soho Square

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2731 Highway 280 S, Birmingham, AL

Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

1016 20th Street, Birmingham, AL

Valley Hotel Homewood Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

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