6 sure-fire ways to entertain bored kids this summer in Birmingham

6 sure-fire ways to entertain bored kids this summer in Birmingham

Looking for things to do with your kids or grandkids this summer? Birmingham has plenty of options for family-friendly fun, including parks, splash pads, free movie series and library programs. Here are some tried-and-true spots that will keep children entertained over the next few months, and require minimal planning from the adults in tow.

The Kiwanis Giraffe Encounter is a popular spot at the Birmingham Zoo. (AL.com file photo/Linda Stelter)

BIRMINGHAM ZOO

Where: 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham.

Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays

Admission: $19.95 adults, $16.95 seniors, $14.95 kids ages 2-12.