ART ON THE WILD SIDE
Are you wild about art?
Join the Phoenix Zoo in celebrating the splendor of animals and nature with Art on the Wild Side, a program dedicated to inspiration, celebration and conservation through art. Exhibits in our Savanna Gallery in the Savanna Grill and Wild Side Gallery rotate throughout the year, each featuring a selection of artists who share their unique vision of wildlife and conservation via photography, paint and mixed media, allowing new ways for guests to engage in the Zoo’s mission to care for the natural world while being inspired by nature and animals.
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Savanna Gallery in the savanna grill
Current Exhibit:
Wild Side Gallery
Current Exhibit:
Savanna Gallery
IN THE SAVANNA GRILL
February 26 – June 28, 2026
Daily | 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Art on the Wild Side is proud to present Fly Away Home: Arizona’s Amazing Migratory Birds.
Hundreds of birds migrate annually through Arizona along the Pacific Flyway, making the state of Arizona one of the richest locations in the world for birding and bird watching. Sharing our Arizona home with these beautiful species enriches our lives and helps us connect to the nature around us. Come be inspired by Arizona’s amazing migratory birds!
Wild Side Gallery
June 4 – August 23, 2026
Tuesday – Sunday | 8 – 11 a.m.
Art on the Wild Side is proud to present A History of the Phoenix Zoo.
Since the Zoo opened more than 60 years ago, we have come a long way in animal care, conservation and, more recently, artistic endeavors.
This pictorial history shares the Zoo’s progress through depictions of our construction, animals and people. We are endlessly grateful for the many people who have made contributions of finances, time and talents to help build and maintain the Phoenix Zoo.
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Get involved
If you have general questions about the Art on the Wild Side program, contact the Arts Committee at artscommittee@phoenixzoo.org
Love art and people? We are looking for art ambassadors for our exhibit space at the Wild Side Gallery!Â
Recently renovated, the Wild Side gallery is a beautiful, air-conditioned, inspirational space with a covered courtyard on the Arizona trail and the soon to be completed Big Cats of Arizona exhibit.
Greet Zoo guests, share about our current exhibit and even assist at our special art openings, installations, and deinstalls.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Are you a professional artist that is passionate about animals and the natural world? Have an idea for an exhibit? We would love to hear from you!
Occasionally, we host group shows that embrace the theme of conservation and art. We would love for you to apply! Make sure you are following @artonthewildside on Instagram for any updates.
Check back regularly to see if we are taking submissions for a juried show and to find the submittal link.
Art for Consideration
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.
