BARNYARD BONANZA
BARNYARD BONANZA:
A PHOENIX ZOO SPRING FESTIVAL
Spring has sprung and things are busy on the farm. It’s time for planting and watching as the world comes to life around you. Join us for a celebration of spring and farm life with fun crafts, games and opportunities to learn from our very own Phoenix Zoo staff!
Event Details
Date:
March 21 & 22, 2026
Location:
Phoenix Zoo | Children’s Trail
Time:
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Price:
Included with general admission or membership
BARNYARD BONANZA FUN:
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CRAFTS
Planter Cows |Â Draw and glue your own dairy cow out of a planter
Handprint Lillies |Â Create a flower with your handprint
Cow Bells |Â Decorate a planter and attach beads to make your own cow bell
Scarecrow Coloring Page |Â Color yourself as a scarecrow
GAMES
Lasso Toss | Practice your roping skills with a hula hoop lasso
Duck Matching |Â Pick a matching pair of rubber ducks for a prize
Sack Races |Â Jump in and race your friends across the lawn
FACE PAINTING
$3 per person (card only)
KEEPER CHATS
Sheep Washing Demonstration | Saturday at 10 a.m.
Sheep Shearing Demonstration | Sunday at 10 a.m.
Hoof Trimming | Â Saturday & Sunday at Noon
WORM RELEASE
Help us release worms into our worm bed!
Thank you to our sponsors and vendors!
Arizona Cattle Growers Association
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities please contact:
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.
