Kidly Friendly Activities in Birmingham
If you are considering a move to Birmingham with children, you are in for a load of fun! Birmingham offers a number of wonderful attractions for the kiddos!
It’s important to consider the number of activities available to your kids, and the public school they might be attending, when looking for homes for sale in Birmingham, AL.
(Learn more on home buying near good school districts.)
Below, we’ve listed just a few of the greatest places for children in Birmingham.
Birmingham Zoo
Of course, children love zoos, but the Birmingham zoo offers loads of extra fun!
With 950 animals of 230 species, this zoo is something Birmingham can be proud of. There are even endangered species from six different continents.
Because of its expertise, the Birmingham zoo has been named a national leader in the care and conservation of threatened elephants!
What could children love more than seeing and learning about incredible and beautiful animals?
For extra fun, be sure to attend the zoo during their special events. Coming up, they will host a 17-night spooktacular event called “Boo At The Zoo”. The zoo will transform into a creepy, crawly, spooky, and scary attraction, all in celebration of Halloween. They are even putting in an ice skating rink!
Other exciting attractions include:
- The “Zoo Light Safari” in which the zoo lights up with over half a million Christmas light decorations! Children can visit with Santa, and watch synchronized lights dance to their favorite holiday songs!
- Train rides
- Carousel rides
- Giraffe feedings
- A Sea Lion Splash Show
- Ziplining
McWane Center
The McWane Center can best be described through its mission statement: “Change lives through science and wonder.”
The McWane Center is a hands-on, science based learning experience catered towards children (but equally as intriguing for adults).
Many school are so impressed with the McWane Centers facility that they make yearly field trips.
With a number of permanent exhibits, like their IMAX Dome theatre, a “World of Water Aquarium,” and Alabama Dinosaurs, your children are bound to find something they enjoy.
All activities are designed to spark curiosity and encourage excitement for learning!
Go visit, ride the High Cycle (suspended bike on a high wire) and learn about the center of gravity, lie on a bed of nails to understand mass distribution, or play and create fascinating bubbles in the bubble room!
Red Mountain Park
Our final attraction is especially fun for everyone (even the dog!)
Red Mountain Park is a great place to take the whole family. It offers a 14-mile trail system with various and exciting terrain.
Children will love visiting and exploring one or all of the incredibly-built treehouses that have long suspending walkways and breathtaking views.
For older children, try one of four unique obstacle courses! Zip, rappel, and climb through the trees and mountains.
Visit the Kaul Adventure Tower for eight lanes of rock climbing featuring hand-holds and vine climbs on an 80-foot-tall tower.
Once everyone gets tired, let the dog get out it’s extra energy at Alabama’s largest canine destination, the Remy’s Dog Park.
Homes for Sale in Birmingham, AL
If you are looking for homes for sale in Birmingham, AL, and you have children, the realtors at ARC Realty have you covered. We know what neighborhoods are family friendly and where the best schools are.
