UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Spookie Fudge Stripes Safari

    Tuesday, September 01 - Saturday, October 31

    Keebler Fudge Stripes invites you to play Spookie Fudge Stripes Safari. Spot the Zoo's striped animals and collect fun facts about their unique patterns!

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  • Dinosaurs in the Desert

    Saturday, September 26 - Friday, April 30

    Dinosaurs in the Desert is returning to the Phoenix Zoo! Get up close to your favorite creatures of the past. Hear the roars and see the movements of 60+ prehistoric dinosaur species, located across the entire Zoo. Join us on September 26 for an opening day celebration full of fun and activities!

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  • Sensory Friendly Dinosaurs in the Desert

    Friday, October 09 - Friday, April 09

    Enjoy our Dinosaurs in the Desert event with special sensory-friendly hours on the ninth day of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. During these hours, we will make modifications to create a more comfortable experience for guests with sensory sensitivities.

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  • Photography class

    Animals in Focus Photography Class

    Saturday, October 10 - Wednesday, December 30

    Join us for a 90-minute walk around the Phoenix Zoo where we will learn the basics of photography including composition, lighting and capturing emotion. The class takes place two times each month on a Wednesday and a Saturday. Visit the link below for the dates!

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  • Member Event: Guided Bird Walk

    Sunday, October 11 - Sunday, May 09

    Enjoy a peaceful, member-exclusive bird walk through the Zoo with one of our knowledgeable bird experts on the second Sunday of every month, October through May.

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  • Stroller Safari

    Tuesday, October 13 - Tuesday, April 20

    Stroller Safaris are back! Learn about animals, sing songs and make friends on an interactive stroller walk through one of the Zoo’s Trails.

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  • Member Event: Walking Club

    Friday, October 16 - Friday, December 18

    On the first and third Friday of every month, guests are invited to lace up for a special morning adventure exploring the Zoo in the early light alongside fellow members taking in the sights, sounds and surprises around every bend. 

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  • Joel Sartore: An ARCC Toward a Better Future

    Friday, October 16

    Join the Phoenix Zoo for a special fundraising event benefiting the future Doornbos ARCC with award-winning photographer, speaker, author and conservationist, Joel Sartore!

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  • Member Hour Storytime

    Tuesday, October 20 - Tuesday, April 27

    Zoo Members are invited to join us for a story with one of our animal ambassadors on the second and fourth Tuesday, October - April!

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  • Spooky Safari

    Wednesday, October 28 - Friday, October 30

    The Phoenix Zoo is hosting three spook-tacular nights featuring trick-or-treating, ghoulish games and more!

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  • Día de los Muertos

    Sunday, November 01

    Experience the beauty of Día de los Muertos at the Phoenix Zoo. Step into a world of color, music, food, and tradición in this joyful celebration of life and remembrance. Enjoy vibrant altars, festive performances and family-friendly activities inspired by the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos.

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  • Roars & Pours

    Thursday, November 05

    Guests 21+ can enjoy an evening at the Zoo while sipping brews, playing outdoor games and strolling around the Zoo catching a sneak peek at ZooLights. From sips by the lake, to beats under the stars, this is one night at the Zoo that you don't want to miss! 

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Interested in volunteering for one of our events? Follow this link to apply!

There’s always something happening at the Phoenix Zoo!

Plan your visit today!

The Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest non-profit zoos in the U.S., caring for over 3,000 animals, with nearly 400 species represented, including many threatened/endangered species.

Plan your visit today!

The Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest non-profit zoos in the U.S., caring for over 3,000 animals, with nearly 400 species represented, including many threatened/endangered species.