Wrinkled Hornbill Rhabdotorrhinus corrugatus Big Flashy Helmets The flashy, helmet-like structure on top of the bills of many hornbill species is called a casque. The…

White-Faced Saki Monkey Pithecia pithecia Sexual Dimorphism White-faced saki monkeys exhibit sexually dimorphism, which means the males and females look different. Males are larger than…

Three-Toed Box Turtle Terrapene carolina triunguis Eye Color Male and female three-toed box turtles may appear to be the same, but you can look at…

Black-tailed Prairie dog Cynomys ludovicianus What Are They Saying? Prairie dogs are a highly social species that live in extended family groups called coteries. Multiple…

Burrowing Owl Athene cunicularia Silent Flyers Most birds create a “whoosh” sound as air rushes over their wings when flying. But burrowing owls (like all…

Cheetah Acinonyx jubatus Adapted for Speed Capable of reaching peak speeds of over 60 mph, cheetahs are often considered the fastest land mammals on earth….

Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos Mighty Hunters The largest raptors in North America; golden eagles are mighty hunters. Eyes take up most of the space in…

Coyote Canis latrans Badger Buddies Coyotes and badgers are known to work together as hunting buddies, using teamwork to the benefit of both. Prey species…

Asian Elephant Elephas maximus This species is currently not on view at the Phoenix Zoo. What’s in the Trunk? An elephant’s trunk is actually its…

BIG CATS OF ARIZONA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sliqeGPNo0 More than $5.4 million was raised to build a brand-new habitat with ample space for mountain lions and jaguars. The…

Holiday Gift Guide Looking for a unique gift, that also makes a difference? Give the gift of Zoo membership, Backstage Adventures, animal plushies and much…