Visit the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo and meet the 300 animals that call it home as you explore its 25 acres, including a walkthrough aviary and sustainable garden. The giraffes, lemurs, sloths, lions, tigers, reptiles, wolves, and a host of other beautiful creatures serve as the perfect ambassadors for their counterparts in the wild. Hands-on Adventures available at an additional cost include South American Adventure (sloths, macaws, tortoises), Destination: Madagascar (lemurs), Giraffe feedings, and Coola Springs Walkabout (kangaroos) as well as the Soaring Eagle Zipline, safari cars, train, and carousel.

This Attraction is free to the public and provided for your convenience.

Built in 1909, the depot was the city’s hub of activity for over 60 years. View photos, tools and memorabilia documenting Foley’s history and the important part the railroad played in developing the area. Then visit the Model Train exhibit with over 84 freight cars and over a quarter mile of track.

Historic Blakeley State Park is one of the largest and most diverse cultural and natural heritage tourism attractions of the Gulf Coast. The site of Alabama’s largest Civil War battlefield, the park has over 25 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails and offers RV and tent camping, as well as camping shelters and fully-equipped cabins. The park takes regular excursions into the scenic Mobile-Tensaw Delta with its cruise boat, the Delta Explorer.

The Wharf’s Ferris Wheel Known as a landmark for every Gulf Coast beach vacation, that first glimpse of The Wharf’s Ferris wheel — one of the tallest in the Southeast — means you’ve arrived. The wheel is also wheelchair accessible! In addition, The Wharf is an official Entertainment District with hundreds of family friendly events throughout the year, including the nightly SPECTRA Laser Light Experience show. Enjoy shopping, dining and being entertained all year long. For more information on The Wharf or for Ferris wheel pricing and hours, visit alwharf.com.

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park is home to the WWII battleship USS Alabama and submarine USS Drum, both National Historic Landmarks. Our Medal of Honor Aircraft Pavilion features vintage military vehicles, our historic aircraft collection and exhibits including the WWI exhibit: The Great War. Your admission ticket allows you to tour all. All tours are self-guided, so you can tour at your own pace. Don't forget to stop at the memorials on our grounds. We also have free kennels for your pets, a snack bar and picnic area on the grounds.