602 Day

The Phoenix Zoo is excited to partake in another 602 Day in partnership with the City of Phoenix! On June 2 you can visit the Zoo for only $6.02 per ticket.

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Carousel Animals

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….

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Cheetah Conservation Fund

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…

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Sonoran Gopher Snake

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…

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Sonoran Desert Tortoise

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…

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Scorpions

Stripe-tailed scorpion Emperor Scorpion(Pandinus Imperator) Photo Credit: Phoenix Zoo Scorpions Scorpiones spp. The Bigger the Badder? Are bigger scorpions more dangerous to humans than smaller…

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Rhinoceros Hornbill

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…

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Red river hog

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…

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Radiated Tortoise

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…

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