ATHENS – The Limestone County Commission’s unanimous approval of a resolution last week blocking a local group’s efforts to build a zoo, possibly in the Tanner area, came out of […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama   Zoo seeks support The North Alabama Zoological Society is asking the public to urge Limestone County officials to […]

ATHENS — Realizing a need for public financing, the North Alabama Zoological Society is seeking a place on the ballot to make the North Alabama Zoo a reality. Society officials […]

256 Today is proud to present the Our Town Podcast. Check here every week for the latest episode from Troy Bye, North Alabama’s newest favorite son. The Our Town Podcast showcases all […]

CAPSHAW – With summer camp scholarship recipients as the backdrop and the unofficial camp mascot, Twickenham the Turtle, as a witness, Tom Von Eschenbach, program manager for Collins Aerospace, presented […]

While the North Alabama Zoological Society remains busy working to bring a modern zoo to the region, its education and conservation efforts remain a top priority. Their volunteers are excited […]

A new children’s book featuring 50 pages of animals is now available and all proceeds benefit the North Alabama Zoological Society.  The hardbound book, “Andy’s Animal Alphabet Almanac,” highlights each […]