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Directions

Directions from Gadsden/Trussville/Atlanta area:

Traveling in on I-20 west (from Atlanta) or I-59 south (from Gadsden) continue traveling and the two interstates will unite. Continue on I-59/20 until the Hwy. 280 E/31 S/Carraway exit (exit will be on the right then loops to the left). Continue on 280/31 until exiting at the 280 E exit to Sylacauga (on your right). After descending the ramp look to your right and you will see a sign that says Mountain Brook Zoo/Garden; come off at that exit. At the end of the exit at your 1st traffic light make a left & you will see a fork in the road, take the right fork. This will be Lane Park Road. Travel 1/4 mile and you will see the entrance to The Gardens on your left.

Directions from Tuscaloosa/Bessemer area:

Traveling in on I-20/I-59 north from Tuscaloosa continue traveling until you get to the Hwy. 280 E/31 S/Carraway exit (exit on right). Continue on 280/31 until exiting at the 280 E exit to Sylacauga. After descending the ramp look to your right and you will see a sign that says Mountain Brook Zoo/Garden; come off at that exit. At the end of the ramp turn left at the 1st traffic light & make an immediate right at the fork. This will be Lane Park Road. Travel 1/4 mile and you will see the entrance to The Gardens on your left.

Directions from downtown Birmingham area:

Take University Blvd (8th Ave S) to Hwy. 280/31 and travel East/South. Continue on 280/31 until exiting at the 280 E exit to Sylacauga. After descending the ramp look to your right and you will see a sign that says Mountain Brook Zoo/Garden; come off at that exit. At the 1st traffic light make a left and take an immediate right at the fork in the road onto Lane Park Road. Travel 1/4 mile and you will see the entrance to The Gardens on your left.

Directions from North Alabama:

Travel south on I-65 until exiting at the I-20/I-59 E (towards Downtown Birmingham/Atlanta/Gadsden). Take the Hwy. 280 E/31 S/Carraway exit (exit on right). Continue on 280/31 until exiting at the 280 E exit to Sylacauga. After descending the ramp look to your right and you will see a sign that says Mountain Brook Zoo/Garden; come off at that exit. At the 1st traffic light make a left and then an immediate right at fork onto Lane Park Road. Travel 1/4 mile and you will see the entrance to The Gardens on your left.

Directions from Montgomery/Hoover/Inverness area:

Traveling north on I-65 from Montgomery, take the I-459 exit toward Atlanta/Gadsden. After 6 miles, take exit 19 (Inverness/Mountain Brook) and turn left at the traffic light onto 280 W. Travel for 3.5 miles on 280 until exiting at the Zoo/Garden exit. At the 1st traffic light make a left and then an immediate right at the fork onto Lane Park Road. Travel 1/4 mile and you will see the entrance to The Gardens on your left.