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((The Birmingham Zoo))

This month promises to be plenty tasty as the all-new

kicks off Saturday, June 20.

The event will be held in the Junior-League of Birmingham - Hugh Kaul Children's Zoo from 5-8 p.m. and will celebrate the Zoo's 60th Anniversary as well as the Year of Alabama Barbeque.

Guests will enjoy live music by The Whigs, Full Moon Bar-B-Que and brews provided by Good People Brewing Company. During the family-friendly event, younger guests will also be welcome to enjoy animal greetings and walkabouts, a bouncy castle and train rides. The first 1,000 guests, ages 21 and up, will receive a complimentary memorabilia cup.

"Full Moon BBQ is proud to team up with the Birmingham Zoo to help bring families and communities together to celebrate and raise funds for an organization that is not only a must-see attraction of Birmingham but brings great joy to many," said Joe Maluff, owner of Full Moon BBQ. "It is through sponsorships and partnerships like this that we continually give back to our community at large."

Food, tea and water are included in the ticket price. Brews and soft drinks are an additional price. For members and non-members, adult event tickets are $15 and event tickets for children ages 2-12 are $10. All proceeds will benefit the care of the Zoo's animals and educational programming.

Guests planning to visit the Zoo on Saturday, June 20 are reminded that the Junior-League of Birmingham - Hugh Kaul Children's Zoo will close at 4 p.m. on June 20. All attractions will close at 3:45 p.m. on June 20. The Zoo will close at 4 p.m. on June 20.

For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit