Nyala

Nyala Tragelaphus angasii We’re Different                   Nyalas are extremely sexually dimorphic, which is when sexes of the same species have different physical characteristics. Male and female…

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Memorial Day

Memorial Day In honor of Memorial Day, all active duty military personnel and veterans receive FREE Zoo admission with valid Military ID or DD214 Form….

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Indu the Asian Elephant

In memory of Indu The Arizona Center for Nature Conservation (ACNC)/Phoenix Zoo family is saddened to share the passing of 59-year-old female Asian elephant, Indu….

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Bunny Photo Experience

Capture the magic of Spring with Bunny photos at the Phoenix Zoo. Visit Wendell the Bunny for a fun, Easter photo experience. Pre-booked photo reservations are highly encouraged as photo spots fill up fast!

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Mountain Lion

Mountain Lion Puma concolor By Any Other Name Mountain lions, also called cougars, pumas, panthers, deer tigers, catamounts and many other names, are in the Guinness Book…

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Metallic Starling

Metallic Starling Aplonis Metallica I’m a Shining Star Metallic starlings, also known as shining starlings, may look like any black bird from a distance. But…

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Cobras

Cape Cobra Red Spitting Cobra Egyptian Cobra (photo credit: Alexandre Ville) Cape Cobra Red Spitting Cobra Egyptian Cobra (photo credit: Alexandre Ville) Cobras Naja SPP….

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Asian Fairy-bluebird

Asian fairy-bluebird Irena puella This species is not currently on view at the Phoenix Zoo. Two of a Kind Fairy-bluebirds are so unique they have…

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Big Cats of Arizona Member Preview

Be the first to see the new Big Cats of Arizona habitats! Members are invited to preview the new habitats on April 4 & 5 from 9 a.m. – noon with fun activities and keeper chats! No RSVP necessary.

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