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Welcome to the Phoenix Zoo, Boboo!

We received a three-and-a-half-year-old male African lion, Boboo (pronounced Ba-boo), from the Columbus Zoo! Boboo arrived yesterday (March 10) and will spend time in an off-exhibit area to acclimate to his new surroundings. He was transported to his night house upon arrival and is doing well. It is unsure of how our current 20-year-old female […]

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Zoo Visits Turns Into Impromptu Bird Rescue

Our mission of inspiring people and motivating them to care for the natural world extends far beyond the 3,000 animals who call the Phoenix Zoo home.  Case in point: Recently, our Park Rangers received a call from a scoutmaster with Boy Scout Troop 7033 who were visiting Papago Park all the way from Flagstaff. They […]

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As a non-profit charitable organization the Phoenix Zoo provides experiences that inspire people and motivate them to care for the natural world.