Bald Eagle

Bald EagleHaliaeetus leucocephalus I’m Not Bald Haliaeetus leucocephalus, the scientific name for bald eagles, means “white-headed sea eagle.” Found only in North America, bald eagles…

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Greater One-horned Rhino

Greater One-horned RhinocerosRhinoceros unicornis I Don’t Have Armor Although these rhinos appear to have armor plating, it’s simply very thick skin with little lumps (tubercles)…

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B.E. Madness

B.E. Madness It may be Selection Sunday for the NCAA March Madness tournament, but it’s also, the first official Selection Sunday for the Phoenix Zoo…

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BioConnect

BioConnect Resources: Lesson Plans Activities & Resources 3D Models Videos Camels [back to top] Desert Tortoise [back to top] Elephant [back to top] Wolves [back…

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Predator Passage

Predator passage Predator passage Grand Opening November 2023 Construction continues at the Africa Trail making great strides toward opening our newest expansion, Predator Passage. Upon…

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(NEW!) Rattlesnake Presentations

Blog (New!) Rattlesnake Presentations -Phoenix Zoo Debuts LIVE Rattlesnake Presentation Throughout Spring Season -Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays through April 30 at 2:30 p.m. (weather permitting) at…

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Arizona Gives Day!

Arizona Gives day is April 4 It’s kind of a PIG deal! Donate Now (NEW!) DOUBLE YOUR GIFT! Zoo friends, Mary and Matthew Palenica, have…

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Bear

Andean Sun Bear

Andean bEARTremarctos ornatus Habitat Sponsored By: I’m Near-sighted, but I Don’t Wear Glasses Andean bears are often called spectacled bears because of their white or…

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