NATURE PLAY

Get outside!

Nature play is child-directed play in nature and with nature. Nature play can happen in the smallest natural and wild areas, children of all ages can participate, it can happen in any weather and during all seasons! 
 
 The Phoenix Zoo strongly believes that time spent outside playing, exploring, learning and enjoying the natural world in an unstructured way is an essential component of child development.
 
This event is free with admission or membership, and guests can drop in at any time! 
Boy Nature Play

Event Details

Date: First Saturday of Every Month

October 3, 2026

November 7, 2026

December 5, 2026

January 2, 2027

February 6, 2027

March 6, 2027

April 3, 2027

May 1, 2027

Location:

Enchanted Forest

Time:

October – November & March – May: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. (members only 8:30 – 9 a.m.)

December – February: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Price:

Included with general admission or membership

QUESTIONS?

Plan your visit today!

The Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest non-profit zoos in the U.S., caring for over 3,000 animals, with nearly 400 species represented, including many threatened/endangered species.

Plan your visit today!

The Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest non-profit zoos in the U.S., caring for over 3,000 animals, with nearly 400 species represented, including many threatened/endangered species.