Founded in 1989, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is a nonprofit animal park, spread over 17 acres of land. The zoo is located near a beach and is home to more than 250 animals. It houses various species of animals, including feline, canine, omnivore, primates, procyonidae, macropodidae, rodents, avian and reptilian. The Zoo also has a reptile house and aviary, and offers daily animal shows in the summer. Ticket Prices: $11 Adults, $9 Seniors, $8 Kids 3-12, Kids age 2 and Under are free, Annual membership programs and Group rates are available.