Burrowing Owl

Burrowing OwlAthene cunicularia Silent Flyers Most birds create a “whoosh” sound as air rushes over their wings when flying. But burrowing owls (like all owls)…

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Cheetah

CheetahAcinonyx jubatus Adapted for Speed Capable of reaching peak speeds of over 60 mph, cheetahs are often considered the fastest land mammals on earth. They…

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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

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

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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 This species is not currently on view at the Phoenix Zoo. What’s in the Trunk? An elephant’s trunk is actually its nose…

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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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