CELEBRACIÓN!

Sunday, April 28, 2019 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Presented by SRP

Celebrate 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!

Activities are included with Phoenix Zoo admission. Music, DJs, crafts, activities and prizes can be found all throughout the Zoo!

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ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES

FREE CAROUSEL RIDES
(9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

  • Enjoy free rides on the Endangered Species Carousel courtesy of Valley Toyota Dealers!

LOCO FOR LUCHA LIBRE!
(10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

  • Visit the Stone House Pavilion and unleash your inner animal with the Luchadors from P.O.R. Promotions!

ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES

Lakeside

  • 9:15 & 11 a.m. | Harmony Project
  • 10 a.m. & Noon | Tradiciones Dance Co.
  • 1:30 p.m. | Classic Image Dance
  • 2:15 p.m. | Axe Capoeira

C.W. & Modene Neely Education
and Event Center

  • 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. | Ballet Folklorico Amistad
  • 10:30 a.m. | Ballet Folklorico Esperanza
  • 12:30 p.m. | Ballet Folklorico de Santa Maria
  • 1:30 p.m. | Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli
  • 2:30 p.m. | Banda La Shueka
  • 3:20 p.m. | Grupo Clave A

Plaza de los Niños

  • Free Face Painting
  • Dia del Nino Squirt Gun Fun

Piñatas

  • 10 a.m. | Noon | 2 p.m.
    Ages 5 and under
  • 11 a.m. | 1 p.m.| 3 p.m.
    Ages 6 and up

Dia Del Niño Creature Features

  • 9 a.m. | AZ Aviary: Bird and Prairie Dogs (AZ Trail)
  • 9:45 a.m. | California Condor (AZ Trail)
  • 10 a.m. | White-nosed Coati (AZ Trail)
  • 10:30 a.m.| Aldabra Tortoise (Africa Trail)
  • 10:45 a.m.| Maned Wolf/ Anteater (Outer Tropics)
  • 11 a.m. | Rhea (Outer Tropics)
  • 11:15 a.m. | Chilean Flamingo (Outer Tropics
  • Noon | Andean Bear (Forest of Uco)
  • 12:30 p.m. | Galapagos Tortoise (Outer Tropics)
  • 1 p.m. | Jaguar (Outer Tropics)
  • 1:30 p.m. | Asian Elephant (Outer Tropics)
  • 2 p.m. | Komodo Dragon (Outer Tropics)
  • 2:20 p.m. | Monkey Village (Outer Tropics)

ANIMAL DISCOVERIES

  • Desert Grove on the AZ Trail | 9 a.m. – Noon
  • Join us at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. for some surprise Animal Encounters! 

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
Our events rely on dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers for success. A variety of positions are available that are perfect for individual or group service opportunities. Volunteer today!