DINO B.E. FOR THE ANIMALS
YOU MADE IT, SO COME SEE THE ANIMALS ENJOY IT!
The behavioral enrichment created by members at the Dinosaurs in the Desert opening day event will be placed in habitats on October 10 & 11 for animals to enjoy! See the schedule below (times are approximate and may vary depending on animal behavior).
Saturday, October 10:
8:30 a.m. | Ground Hornbills – Africa Trail
8:30 a.m. | Tiger (Joanne) – Inner Tropics Trail
9 a.m. | Turkey – Arizona Aviary
9:30 a.m. | Rheas – Outer Tropics Trail
9:30 a.m. | Jaguar (Caipora) – Big Cats of Arizona
10 a.m. | Toco Toucans – Forest of Uco
10 a.m. | Komodo Dragon (Vanda) – Land of the Dragons
10 a.m. | Rhinoceros & Wrinkled Hornbills – Children’s Trail
11 a.m. | Meerkats – Predator Passage
11 a.m. | Aldabra Tortoises – Africa Trail
All Day | Small Wonders & Arizona Aviary
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Sunday, October 11:
8 a.m. | Rattlesake Mixed Species – Arizona Aviary
8:30 a.m. | Secretarybirds – Predator Passage
9 a.m. | Turkey – Arizona Aviary
9:30 a.m. | Mountain Lions – Big Cats of Arizona
9:30 a.m. | Rheas – Outer Tropics Trail
10 a.m. | African Painted Dogs – Africa Trail
10 a.m. | Toco Toucans – Forest of Uco
10 a.m. | Rhinoceros & Wrinkled Hornbills – Children’s Trail
11 a.m. | Meerkats – Predator Passage
11 a.m. | Aldabra Tortoises – Africa Trail
Noon | Black Tree Monitor – Small Wonders on Children’s Trail
All Day | Small Wonders & Arizona Aviary
Event Details
Date:
October 10 & 11, 2026
Location:
Phoenix Zoo
Time:
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Price:
Free
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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.
