Blue Death-feigning Beetle

Blue Death-Feigning Beetle Asbolus verrucosus Beetle Blue Blockers Blue death feigning beetles secrete a waxy coating that gives them their characteristic blue coloration and acts…

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ZooTeens

ZooTeens INTERESTED IN BECOMING A TEEN VOLUNTEER? ZooTeens are high school students who volunteer at the Phoenix Zoo on the weekends. This is an exciting…

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San Clemente Island Goat

San Clemente Island Goat Capra aegagrus hircus Island Living San Clemente Island is the southernmost of the eight Channel Islands of California. It is a…

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Win a Wild Ride Raffle

English Spanish WIN A WILD RIDE RAFFLE Congratulations to our Raffle Winner! Congratulations to Aaron Morrison, entry #899, the winner of our Win a Wild…

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Dalmatian Pelican

Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus Masters of the Sea, the Air … and Not so Much the Land Not only are they the biggest pelican species…

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Siamang

Siamang Symphalangus syndactylus “The Voice” Has Nothing on These Guys! Siamangs sing duets from the top of tree canopies, usually in early morning. Their calls…

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Conservation Programs

Conservation projects we support Complementing our native species conservation efforts and field conservation research, the Phoenix Zoo proudly supports conservation efforts around the world. The mission…

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Black Howler Monkey

Black howler monkey Alouatta Caraya Three Miles! Howler Monkeys are the loudest terrestrial animals in the Western Hemisphere. Their calls can be heard up to…

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Bornean Orangutan

Bornean Orangutan Pongo pygmaeus Look For Me in the Trees Orangutans are built for life in the trees. Their arms are long and muscular –…

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Group Night Camps

Group night Camps Night Camps Experience the Zoo from dusk till dawn! Overnight night camps include guided trail hikes, animal encounters, engaging activities, games, and…

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