Help us name Sunshine’s calf
Phoenix Zoo Blog
by Jordan Noble
4M ago
help us name sunshine's calf! Sunshine just had a baby girl and we need your helping naming her! Let us know what you think we should name her below: What should we name Sunshine's calf? Ray Aurora (Sunrise) Addae (Morning Sun) Kianga (Ray of light) Mkali (Bright) The post Help us name Sunshine’s calf first appeared on Phoenix Zoo. The post Help us name Sunshine’s calf appeared first on Phoenix Zoo ..read more
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Phoenix Zoo Welcomes Six Louisiana Pine Snake Hatchlings
Phoenix Zoo Blog
by Jordan Noble
8M ago
Phoenix Zoo Welcomes Six Louisiana Pine Snake Hatchlings August 16, 2023 In early August, six Louisiana pine snakes hatched at the Phoenix Zoo, and a majority of them are being prepared for a road trip! These young snakes will be sent to either their natural habitat in Louisiana/Texas, or to a breeding facility to assist in the repopulation of this endangered species. Pine snakes are one of the largest, and rarest, snakes in North America. They can reach up to five feet in length! Native to longleaf pine forests, the snake’s habitat is being threatened by deforestation, and sadly,&nb ..read more
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Phoenix Zoo Welcomes Two Ringtail Kits!
Phoenix Zoo Blog
by Jordan Noble
8M ago
RINGTAIL KITS BORN AT PHOENIX ZOO August 14, 2023 On May 21, 2023, two ringtail kits were born at the Phoenix Zoo to first-time parents Slate and Bugsy!  These animals are managed cooperatively as part of a Species Survival Plan, which defined by the AZA is a “…Breeding and Transfer Plan that identifies population goals and recommendations to manage a genetically diverse, demographically varied, and biologically sound population.” The addition of Austin (male) and Sedona (female) is thrilling news for the Zoo, as ringtails can be challenging to breed.  The kits are not ..read more
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National Zookeepers Week 2023
Phoenix Zoo Blog
by Jordan Noble
9M ago
NATIONAL ZOOKEEPER WEEK July 16, 2023 While visiting the Zoo you have probably seen some of our amazing keepers out and about in habitats across the park. Carnivores, ectotherms and birds, among others, all have keepers to ensure that they are in good health and good spirits. From creating behavioral enrichment for an aardvark, to showering down an elephant, there is never a dull moment in the life of a zookeeper. The keepers at the Phoenix Zoo are passionate, dedicated and caring individuals who work long hours to ensure our animals are happy and healthy 365 days a year. They selfle ..read more
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American Zoo Day 2023
Phoenix Zoo Blog
by Jordan Noble
9M ago
AMERICAN ZOO DAY July 1, 2023 We think that every day at the Phoenix Zoo is worth celebrating, however, July 1 is when we officially celebrate American Zoo Day! This holiday is meant to commemorate the opening of what is recognized as America’s first zoo, in Philadelphia, in 1874. The Philadelphia Zoo opened with close to 1000 animals, charging only a quarter a visit. Nearly 100 years later in 1962, the Phoenix Zoo opened its doors and is currently home to over 3,000 animals representing 400 species from the damp lagoons of Brazil to the arid deserts of Egypt. To celebrate American Zo ..read more
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Keeping the Animals Cool
Phoenix Zoo Blog
by Jordan Noble
9M ago
KEEPING THE ANIMALS COOL June 29, 2023 When the summer heat hits in Phoenix, it is important that we keep our animals at the Phoenix Zoo safe and cool from sunrise to sunset. While many of our animals are built to survive in the dry heat of the desert, it is still vital that they have plenty of shade, access to water, and fun, temperature cooling, behavioral enrichment activities. On June 27 we welcomed members of the media for our yearly tour of the zoo to show off how we keep the animals cool. Chutti, a greater one-horned rhinoceros, received a cold hose shower in the morning, al ..read more
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Meet Otto the Lady Ross’s Turaco
Phoenix Zoo Blog
by McKenna
1y ago
Home Meet otto the Lady Ross's Turaco April 20, 2023 Otto the Lady Ross’s turaco celebrated his 21st birthday on April 11.   He hatched on April 11, 2002 and has been at the Phoenix Zoo since May of 2004. Since coming to the Zoo, he has been housed with other females but never successfully reproduced. But, in late 2021, 22-year-old Leela joined us from the Fresno’s Chaffee Zoo and the two hit it off immediately!   Last year, they produced two male chicks, and earlier this month they had another chick hatch. The pair are currently rearing the new chick with the “help” of ..read more
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(NEW!) Rattlesnake Presentations
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by Ben York
1y ago
Blog Home (New!) Rattlesnake Presentations -Phoenix Zoo Debuts LIVE Rattlesnake Presentation Throughout Spring Season -Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays through April 30 at 2:30 p.m. (weather permitting) at the Doornbos Discovery Amphitheater By Dave Seibert Springtime brings warm weather, beautiful flowers and an abundance of people venturing into the great outdoors to enjoy the desert. But it also brings out some of Arizona’s most famous – and venomous critters! The Phoenix Zoo’s ectotherm team is getting you closer to these slithery friends with a never-been-seen-before presentation ..read more
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Zoo Happenings
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by McKenna
1y ago
Home Zoo Happenings Want a quick update on what’s new at the Zoo? Look no further, we’ve got you covered with the latest Zoo news every Friday! February 24, 2023 Previous Next Felicity’s Second Birthday The extremely adorable white-faced saki, Felicity, celebrated her second birthday on February 23.  Next time you’re at the Zoo, make sure to wish her a very happy second birthday! Felicity and her mom Febe on the Forest of Uco Trail.  Play Play Previous Next Baba Blast at the Phoenix Zoo! In these fun-filled learning videos for kids, Kyle from Baba Blast! visits ..read more
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Meet the Howler Monkeys
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by McKenna
1y ago
Home Meet the Howler Monkeys! We’ve got news worth howling about — Olivia the howler monkey has two new friends! A few weeks ago, we welcomed two female southern black howler monkeys, Bennie (Olivia’s great granddaughter) and Maddie, from the Brevard Zoo. The girls are still getting to know each other, and Olivia is slowly getting used to having roommates again! Meet the Girls Bennie Seven-year-old Bennie has a very blonde coat and moves FAST around the habitat. She is shy and likes to spend her time in the company of the older girls. But, she is slowly coming out of her shell! &nb ..read more
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