Trigoniulus corallinus Spirostreptus parilis Trigoniulus corallinus Spirostreptus parilis Millipedes Diplopoda spp. This species is not currently on view at the Phoenix Zoo. Beneficial Bugs Millipedes…

Merriam’s kangaroo rat Dipodomys merriami This species is not currently on view at the Phoenix Zoo. Everybody Was … These animals are like martial arts…

Spotted Hyena Crocuta crocuta Cats? Dogs? Other? Hyenas belong to their own family group, the Hyaenidae. Genetically closer to cats than dogs, their nearest relatives…

Madagascar hissing cockroach Gromphadorhina portentosa Eek! or Neat Freak? We humans often have an “eek!” reaction when confronted with wildlife we view as pests. While…

Desert Iguana Dipsosaurus dorsalis Some Like It Hot These desert-dwelling reptiles are highly adapted to life in a hot, dry climate. In fact, when the…

Chestnut-breasted Malkoha Rhamphococcyx curvirostis singularis Meat Tenderizer Chestnut-breasted malkohas are omnivores and eat a large variety of food, including insects and small rodents. If they…

California Condor Gymnogyps californianus Bald Is Beautiful California condors are scavengers, seeking out carrion with their powerful sense of smell. Poking around in rotting, putrid…

Black-throated Magpie Jay Cyanocorax colliei Bird Brained Corvids – the group of birds that includes ravens, crows, jays, and their relatives – have impressive brains….

Amur Leopard Panthera pardus orientalis Cat Coats Leopards sport a spotted coat that allows them to blend into their environment when hunting. The rose-like spots…

Amazon Milk Frog Trachycephalus resinifictrix Eye Want Food Have you ever heard the expression, “My eyes are bigger than my stomach”? Well, for many frogs,…

Special event night camps Make life-long memories together MORE DATES COMING SOON! Now everyone can experience Night Camp! Twice a year, the Zoo offers camps…

night camps Explore the Zoo After Dark Create a unique, once-in-a-lifetime Night Camp experience! All Night Camps include guided trail hikes, up-close animal encounters, fun…