Phoenix Zoo

One of the largest non-profit zoos in the US, caring for over 3,000 animals, with nearly 400 species represented, including many threatened/endangered species.

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Uh oh! Looks like Sokake stumbled into the backrooms of the Zoo 🫣

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Fern & Thistle are always part of the clean plate club 🍽️

On this Cougar Day, the Phoenix Zoo is proud to provide them with a safe home and a second chance at life after they were found orphaned in California. Learn more about their rescue story here: https://t.co/nKHe6tQean

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Keepers or magicians? 🪄

You can catch our Ambassador Animal Resources Team in action, daily in the plaza from 7 - 9 a.m. and at the Doornbos Discovery Amphitheater Monday - Friday at 8:30 a.m. and on weekends at 7:45 a.m.

Find the full schedule here: https://t.co/NMwXJN4tBc

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Everyone deserves sunshine. Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

The Phoenix Zoo is proud to offer an inclusive space for everyone, from our staff to our guests, while fostering an appreciation for nature and the animal kingdom.

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We are three days away from the COOLEST animal experience of the year! ❄️ Snow for the Animals, presented by SRP, will feature snow-related enrichment for the animals and FREE ice cream for guests 😋

This event only comes once a year, so don't miss out on this experience!!

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On World Oceans Day, the Phoenix Zoo is proud to support nautilus conservation! 🌊

To learn how the Phoenix Zoo supports nautilus conservation and other projects around the world, visit https://t.co/2aZyyxYBdR.

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On the second Tuesday of June, July and August, Zoo admission is only $20 and features an all-new Foam Frenzy party from 8 - 10 a.m.! 🙌

Stay cool in the splash pads all day long, get sudsy in the foam and see the painted dogs receive bones!

🎟️: https://t.co/YWPOlEfdr7

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We're expecting!

The Zoo's breeding-for-release program at the Arthur L. & Elaine V. Johnson Conservation Center has released over 100 narrow-headed gartersnakes into the wild in Arizona, in collaboration with our conservation partners.

Learn more at https://t.co/wRFMJdka6a

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Let’s leave it up to the professionals here, Joaquin 🥴

In the field of zoological medicine, most animals are anesthetized to safely receive the healthcare they need. In the majority of cases, darts are a necessary first step in providing veterinary care for the Zoo’s animals!

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Happy Birthday to Zoo royalty, Queenie & Aragorn! 🎰

Queenie is one of two residents at the Zoo who has been here since we opened in 1962 and is the second-oldest king vulture in human care! Queenie is estimated to be around 64 years old, while Aragorn is 57.

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Who has the best strut? 🤔

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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.

Auggie's habitat is generously supported by @PrimroseSchools.

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@MayorGallego Thanks for starting the day with us! 🧡🦁

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Join the 602 Day celebration! I started my morning at the @phoenixzoo to greet families as they opened at 6:02 am. There are tons of deals and things to do today across Phoenix. Find them all at https://t.co/YIzsDaxcHL.

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Something BIG is returning to the 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.

For more info, visit https://t.co/UVXWCSnez4

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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!

Visit https://t.co/ticzY6GQEy to purchase your tickets and plan your trip!

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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!

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The 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.

You can learn more about the Zoo's conservation efforts here: https://t.co/PG16UCOOOJ

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The cutest thing you'll see today:

The black-footed ferret kits are growing bigger every day! Learn more about the Phoenix Zoo's conservation efforts with BFFs here: https://t.co/LZpLbb5GxI

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Happy World Otter Day, David!

David celebrated with lots of fish and ice treats!