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Vulcan Park is the home of a large cast iron statue, an homage to the Roman god of fire and forge, Vulcan. The park has outdoor trail markers and an observation balcony atop the tower.
Address: 1701 Valley View Drive Birmingham AL USA 35209
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Kelly Ingram Park, an important Civil Rights Movement historic site, was the meeting point for sit-ins, boycotts and marches geared towards ending segregation in Birmingham. Today, the plight for civil rights that transpired at Kelly Ingram Park is illustrated through several commissioned sculptures that depict attacks on demonstrators, the children that served time in prison for participating in protests and the role of the clergy in the movement.
Address: 16th and 17th Streets and between 5th and 6th Avenues Birmingham AL USA
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The Birmingham Zoo, the largest zoo in the Southeast, is located on 100 acres of shady parkland. More than 800 exotic and endangered animals are exhibited in outdoor and indoor naturalistic habitats. Lions, tigers, elephants and monkeys will delight all ages. The zoo features a gift shop, food, picnic facilities and a steam train.
Address: 2630 Cahaba Road Birmingham AL 35223
 1 205 879-0458
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The Birmingham Botanical Gardens offer services such as discovery field trips, children's summer programs, teacher training, adult classes, lectures and workshops. Gardens of special interest include the Japanese, wildflower, fern, and garden for southern living.
Address: 2612 Lane Park Road Birmingham AL USA 35223
1 205 414-3900
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The Birmingham Botanical Gardens features a gift shop, library, and cafe. Tours can be bookd two weeks in advance. Admission free. The Birmingham Botanical Society is a volunteer organization supporting the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Wedding sites and rooms are available.
Address: 2612 Lane Park Road Birmingham AL 35223
 Send an Email (14) 1 205 414-3950
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Experience fun field trips to Bellingrath Gardens & Home any time of the year. The Bellingraph Gardents and Home freautres two annual Nature Programs – Fall Harvest and Spring in Learning. Outdoor Classroom and "hands on" Nature Experience.
Address: 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road Theodore AL 36582-9704
Send an Email (11) 1 334 973-2217
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