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Birmingham Jill

Forecaster Type:
Location:
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Description:

Birmingham Jill is an opossum who has provided Groundhog (Oppossum) Day predictions at the Birmingham Zoo in Birmingham, Alabama, in the late 2010s and early to mid-2020s. Jill stands in for the zoo's hibernating groundhogs.

Jill's predictions are based on whether she sees her shadow or not during her Oppossum Day appearance.

During Jill's celebration, there are usually crafts, games, and refreshments.

First forecast:
2019

Groundhog Day 2026 Event information

Date Time Event Information Location Address
02/01/26 10:00am ESTDate:02/01/26
Time:10:00am EST
Location:The Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham,
Alabama 35223
The Birmingham Zoo2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham,
Alabama 35223

Birmingham Jill's Past Predictions

Long Winter : 66.67% (2 predictions)

 

Early Spring : 33.33% (1 prediction)

 

2025 Prediction: Early Spring
2021 Prediction: Long Winter
2019 Prediction: Long Winter

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