Flamingo

Flamingo sp.Chilean (Phoenicopterus chilensis)greater (Phoenicopterus roseus) In The Pink  Flamingos get their color from carotenoids, substances found in the foods that they eat. These carotenoids…

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Golden Eagle

Golden EagleAquila chrysaetos Mighty Hunters The largest raptors in North America; golden eagles are mighty hunters. Eyes take up most of the space in their…

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Coyote

CoyoteCanis latrans Sponsored by Badger Buddies Coyotes and badgers are known to work together as hunting buddies, using teamwork to the benefit of both. Prey…

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Big Cat

Mountain Lion Sisters

Blog Mountain Lion Sisters Mountain lion sisters Sierra and Mystic were rescued from South Dakota in 2007, after hunters shot and killed their mother. They…

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Black History Month 2022

Black History Month Black History Month 2022 The Arizona Center for Nature Conservation (ACNC)/Phoenix Zoo is honored to join theAssociation of Minority Zoo & Aquarium…

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Asian Elephant

Asian ElephantElephas maximus What’s in the Trunk? An elephant’s trunk is actually its nose and upper lip. Containing powerful muscles and sensitive nerve endings, it…

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Love Hornbills Day 2022

Love Hornbillls Day Love Hornbills Day 2022 Meet some of the hornbills who call the Phoenix Zoo home! Sylvester is a 23-year-old male rhinoceros hornbill…

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Rhino

Social Media Recap

Social Media Recap Join Us on the wild side! Get the inside scoop on the Zoo’s newest residents, most popular residents, upcoming events and more….

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Lion

Big Cats of Arizona

BIG CATS OF ARIZONA More than $3.8 million was raised to build a brand-new habitat with ample space for mountain lions and jaguars. The two…

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