
Phoenix Zoo Welcomes Two Lion Cubs
The cat’s out of the bag! – The Phoenix Zoo is excited to announce that six-year-old lioness Zuri gave birth to two cubs on Monday,…
The cat’s out of the bag! – The Phoenix Zoo is excited to announce that six-year-old lioness Zuri gave birth to two cubs on Monday,…
Adopt a Carousel Animal! The Phoenix Zoo invites you to adopt a carousel animal on our enchanting Lakeside Carousel presented by America First Credit Union….
Every year, Phoenix Zoo zookeepers participate in conservation efforts with organizations around the world. Most recently, Relief Keeper Lauren traveled to Namibia to help the…
Sonoran Gopher Snake Pituophis catenifer affinis Mistaken Identity While many people are aware that the gopher snakes are non-venomous constrictors, they are unfortunately mistaken for…
Sonoran Desert Tortoise Gopherus morafkai A Keystone Species A keystone species is a plant or animal so integral to an ecosystem that its presence on…
Saharan Spiny-Tailed Lizard Uromastyx geyri Built for Extremes We get used to some pretty extreme temperatures at the Phoenix Zoo, but we can’t hold a…
Rhinoceros hornbill Buceros rhinoceros Loud Banana Head The first feature that most people notice about rhinoceros hornbills is the very large and brightly colored ornament…
Red river hog Potamochoerus porcus Adapted For Success Named for their reddish coats and fondness for water, red river hogs come equipped with several useful…
Radiated Tortoise Astrochelys radiata What’s in a Name? People are often confused about radiated tortoises when they hear the name for the first time. Contrary…