CELEBRACIÓN!
Join us for a wild and wonderful celebration of children, animals and Hispanic culture at one of our biggest events!
Día del Niño is back featuring a variety of family-friendly entertainment and activities all with a festive Latin flair!
Event Details
Date:
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Location:
Phoenix Zoo
Time:
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Price:
Included with general admission or membership
ACTIVITIES
ZOO ENTRANCE
9:30 a.m. | Mariachi Hermanas del Corazon
10:45 a.m. | Ollin Yoliztli Mariachi
PLAZA
10 a.m. | Mariachi Luz del Sur
11:30 a.m. | Mariachi Pasion
DOORNBOS DESERT GROVE
TBD | Spanish Speaking Animal Discovery
TBD | Zarco Guerrero
NEELY EDUCATION & EVENT CENTER
9:15 a.m. | Ballet Folklorico Esperanza
10:30 a.m. | Ballet Folklorico del Valle del Sol
11:45 a.m. | Colorado Dance Company
STONEHOUSE PAVILION
9:30 a.m. | Primavera Dance Company
10:45 a.m. | Ollin Yoliztli Ballet Folklorico
Noon | Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli
LAKESIDE
10:15 a.m. | Ballet Folklorico Amistad
PLAZA
TBD
STONEHOUSE PAVILION TERRACE
Piñatas
– Ages 5 and under – 9:30 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m.
– Ages 6 and up – 10 a.m. | 11 a.m. | Noon
LAKESIDE
Make Your Own Ballet Folklorico Doll
Thumbprint Cacti
Mariachi Puppets
Cactus Ring Toss
First Aid Station – Next to Lakeside Tent
Sponsor Booths
BAKERY
Face Painting ($3) card only
Luchadores Meet & Greet
PLAZA DE LOS NIÑOS
Water Target
Bubble Station
SPANISH-SPEAKING CRUISER RIDES
10 a.m. | 11 a.m. | Noon | 1:15 p.m. | 2:15 p.m. | 3:30 p.m.
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Enjoy free rides on the Lakeside Carousel courtesy of Valley Toyota Dealers!
DOORNBOS DISCOVERY AMPHITHEATER – ANIMAL PRESENTATIONS
10:30 a.m. | Noon | 1:30 p.m.
Photos by: Dave Seibert
Thank you to our sponsors and radio partners!
Interested in having a booth at Día del Niño?
Contact Bill Ottinger at bottinger@phoenixzoo.org.
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.
