upcoming events

  • Teen Career Conference

    Saturday, February 08

    Attention teens! If you’ve ever dreamed of a career in animal science or conservation, this is the event for you. Experience what it is like to attend a professional conference and hear from specially selected speaker panels while networking with professionals and learning how to launch your future career.

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  • Photography class

    Animals in Focus Photography Class

    Saturday, February 08 - Saturday, May 03

    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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  • Conservation Science Night

    Friday, February 28

    Did you know the Phoenix Zoo is actively involved in the conservation efforts of 10 endangered native species? From ferrets to frogs, join the Phoenix Zoo at Conservation Science Night for a wild evening of discovery!

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  • Roars & Pours

    Thursday, March 06

    Guests 21 and older can sip and stroll select Zoo trails while enjoying craft brews, wine and food. Plus, animal encounters, yard games, live music, entertainment and more!

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  • Wines for Wildlife

    Saturday, March 08

    Join Sean Minor as he hosts Wines for Wildlife, the Phoenix Zoo Auxiliary’s inaugural tasting event! Featuring acclaimed wines from Sean Minor Wines, paired perfectly with food samplings, this elegant evening will dazzle your taste buds. Enjoy the rare opportunity to experience up-close animal encounters while savoring exquisite flavors!

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  • Zoobilation

    Saturday, March 22

    Travel through the decades as you take a trip down memory lane. Immerse yourself in an evening of adventure at the Phoenix Zoo’s premiere fundraising event, Zoobilation.

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  • Roars & Pours

    Thursday, April 03

    Guests 21 and older can sip and stroll select Zoo trails while enjoying craft brews, wine and food. Plus, animal encounters, yard games, live music, entertainment and more!

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  • Bunny Brunch

    Sunday, April 13

    Join us once again for Bunny Brunch to enjoy close-up animal encounters, a delicious buffet brunch and photos with the Easter Bunny.

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  • Earth Day

    Saturday, April 26

    Our Earth Day celebration strives to foster ideas and provide people with the tools to implement "doing your part" into their everyday lives!

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  • Día del Niño

    Sunday, April 27

    Día del Niño is back featuring a variety of family-friendly entertainment and activities all with a festive Latin flair!

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  • Roars & Pours

    Thursday, May 01

    Guests 21 and older can sip and stroll select Zoo trails while enjoying craft brews, wine and food. Plus, animal encounters, yard games, live music, entertainment and more!

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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!

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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.

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