Phoenix Zoo

Phoenix Zoo The Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest non-profit zoos in the United States.

06/03/2026

Smells so good, you want to wear it! 🍒

One of Auggie's favorite scents is cherry extract! His keeper, Emily, captured this video after she placed the extract on the walls in his habitat for enrichment. This behavior is called self-anointing and involves rubbing against stinky, novel scents to transfer the sensory information of the environment directly onto themselves. It is a common behavior across many species, including domestic dogs and cats!

Auggie's habitat is generously supported by Primrose Schools.

06/01/2026

Something BIG is returning to the Phoenix Zoo! 🦕

In honor of today being Dinosaur Day, we are excited to announce that Dinosaurs in the Desert will be back this fall! For the first time, over 60 dinosaurs will be visible across the Zoo grounds. From the long-necked Brachiosaurus and spiked Ankylosaurus, to the winged Pteranodon and hulking Tyrannosaurus, guests should be ready for a dino encounter around any corner.

For more information, visit https://www.phoenixzoo.org/events/dinosaurs-in-the-desert/

Tickets for 602 Day are on sale now!! 🎟️The Phoenix Zoo is excited to partake in another 602 Day in partnership with the...
05/31/2026

Tickets for 602 Day are on sale now!! 🎟️

The Phoenix Zoo is excited to partake in another 602 Day in partnership with the City of Phoenix. On June 2, you can visit the Zoo for only $6.02 per ticket!

Beat the heat and arrive when gates open at 6:02 a.m. Guests can also enjoy the $6.02 price tag on camel rides, kettle corn, glitter tattoos, food and more!

Visit https://www.phoenixzoo.org/events/602-day/ to purchase your tickets and plan your trip! All tickets must be purchased online before arrival at the Zoo.

05/31/2026

Join us for a training session with Brutus! 🐊

Brutus is the largest of five American alligators here at the Phoenix Zoo. You can have the chance to watch these sessions during the weekly keeper chats on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. throughout the summer! Happy (day late) National Alligator Day!

You can find the full animal presentation schedule here: https://www.phoenixzoo.org/visit/daily-activities/

05/29/2026

Happy Snail Day to all who shell-abrate! 🐌

The Phoenix Zoo's conservation team cares for over 10,000 snails. They are very small, ranging between 1.5 to 9 millimeters in length, so counting them requires an expert eye and lots of patience. Fortunately, the team uses a tally counter to keep track of their count!

The Zoo currently works with three different species: the San Bernardino springsnail, the Huachuca springsnail and the Quitobaquito tryonia. The populations of all known springsnail species native to Arizona are in decline due to varying circumstances, including groundwater depletion, predation by invasive species such as crayfish, habitat destruction by elk and cattle and the effects of wildfire on stream quality and flooding.

You can learn more about the Zoo's conservation efforts here: https://www.phoenixzoo.org/local-conservation/springsnail/

05/28/2026

Happy World Otter Day, David!

David celebrated with lots of fish and ice treats!

05/27/2026

What's Saban talking about? Wrong answers only.

The future weather forecast calls for snow at the Phoenix Zoo! ❄️You’ll have to see it to believe it! Snow for the Anima...
05/26/2026

The future weather forecast calls for snow at the Phoenix Zoo! ❄️

You’ll have to see it to believe it! Snow for the Animals, presented by SRP, is returning once again for a day of fun flurries on Friday, June 12. Activities will run from 6:30 - 11 a.m. and are included with general admission or membership!

For more information, visit https://www.phoenixzoo.org/events/srp-snow-day/

In honor of Memorial Day, the Phoenix Zoo is offering FREE ZOO ADMISSION on Monday, May 25, to all active duty military ...
05/25/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, the Phoenix Zoo is offering FREE ZOO ADMISSION on Monday, May 25, to all active duty military personnel and veterans with a valid Military ID or DD214 Form.

In addition, active duty military and veterans will receive $10 off General Zoo Admission for up to four guests in their party. 🇺🇸

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455 N Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ
85008

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 1pm
Tuesday 7am - 1pm
Wednesday 7am - 1pm
Thursday 7am - 1pm
Friday 7am - 1pm
Saturday 7am - 1pm
Sunday 7am - 1pm

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+16022863800

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