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 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.
Media Coverage
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Savanna Gallery
Current Exhibit:
Wild Side Gallery
Current Exhibit:
Savanna Gallery
My Favorite Wild Thing!
An Art Exhibit by the Kids Who Know the Zoo Best
July 3 – September 28, 2025
Monday – Thursday |Â 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Friday – Sunday | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Wild Side Gallery
Comic conservation
September 4, 2025 - January 25, 2026
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. |Â Thursday - Sunday
The Phoenix Zoo is proud to announce its first exhibit of comic book art and other forms of graphic illustration featuring each artist's unique and bold interpretation of wildlife and the natural world.
Enter to Win an exclusive piece by todd mcfarlane
This exclusive 3.5" X 5" lithograph was released in 2005, limited to only 500 copies, each personally hand-signed by Spawn creator, Todd McFarlane. This lithograph was originally inserted into the Spawn Special Limited-Edition Hardcover, making it an exceptionally rare collectible. A sought-after piece of McFarlane history for fans and serious collectors alike.
Raffle is open September 4 through January 25.
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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.
