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…
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 TortoiseGopherus morafkai A Keystone Species A keystone species is a plant or animal so integral to an ecosystem that its presence on the…
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 hornbillBuceros rhinoceros Loud Banana Head The first feature that most people notice about rhinoceros hornbills is the very large and brightly colored ornament that…
Red river hogPotamochoerus porcus Adapted For Success Named for their reddish coats and fondness for water, red river hogs come equipped with several useful features….
Radiated TortoiseAstrochelys radiata What’s in a Name? People are often confused about radiated tortoises when they hear the name for the first time. Contrary to…
Peninsular pronghornAntilocapra americana peninsularis Home on the Range One of five subspecies of pronghorn, peninsular pronghorn are identified by their dark coats and horns that…
Spirostreptus parilis MillipedesDiplopoda spp. This species is not currently on view at the Phoenix Zoo. Beneficial Bugs Millipedes are decomposers; they eat decaying organic material…
Merriam’s kangaroo ratDipodomys merriami Everybody Was … These animals are like martial arts masters. They react to predators with incredible speed, using their keen senses…
