upcoming events

  • Roars & Pours Oct. 5

    Thursday, October 05

    Guests 21 and older can sip and stroll select Zoo trails while enjoying craft brews, wine and food. Plus, animal encounters, yard games, live music, entertainment and more!

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  • The Bigger Picture: Art Exhibit & Fundraising Reception

    Sunday, October 15

    The bigger picture The Bigger Picture: Art Exhibit & Fundraising Reception Focusing our lenses on what bonds us together rather than what sets us apart....

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  • Spooky Safari

    Wednesday, October 25 - Friday, October 27

    The Phoenix Zoo is hosting three spook-tacular nights featuring trick-or-treating, FREE facepainting, live animals, ghoulish games, creepy crafts, and more!

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  • Wildlights for Wildlife 2023

    Sunday, November 05

    Wildlights for Wildlife is a charity drive - literally! Offering an exclusive drive-thru preview of ZooLights, guests will journey through the jungle in a unique experience of sights and sounds!

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  • Zoo Move & Groove 5K

    Saturday, January 20

    The Phoenix Zoo's annual 5K race is back in 2024! All registered participants get to enjoy ZooLights after the race!

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Interested in volunteering for one of our events? Follow this link to apply!

There’s always something happening at the Phoenix Zoo!

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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.

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