Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo [SEP] inception
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo opened in June 1989 in Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States as Zooland Animal Park. It is operated by the Zoo Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and relies on admissions, memberships and contributions for its funding. It was the basis of the Animal Planet show "The Little Zoo That Could".
The zoo is several blocks north of the beach and is home to more than 600 animals including lions, leopards, tigers, wolves
, safari parks, animal theme parks, aviaries, butterfly zoos, reptile centers, and petting zoos, as well as wildlife sanctuaries and nature reserves where visitors are allowed. Zoos in the United States show great diversity in both size and collection. Many are notable for ongoing global wildlife conservation and captive breeding efforts, especially for endangered animal species. 
Alabama.
- Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Gulf Shores
- Alabama Safari Park, Hope Hull
- Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham
- Harmony Park Safari, Huntsville