Discover the incredible conservation work happening right here at the Phoenix Zoo! This family-friendly event includes interactive games, hands-on crafts and engaging activities that bring conservation science to life. Guests will have the opportunity to meet with Zoo conservation staff and partners and learn how they can help protect local wildlife. Date: 1/30/26 Time: 6 – 8...
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. On our walk, we will cover how to photograph through fences, glass and foliage in addition to learning more about the Phoenix Zoo and the natural world. At the end of...
This three-day series is a wonderful opportunity to introduce your little one to our gentle equine. These hands-on caregiving classes include learning basic needs of a horse, grooming, feeding, an introduction to riding and more! This is a great time for you and your child to come and have fun with horses while learning safe...
This three-day program, ages 7 - 14, is designed to develop safe and caring relationships between participants and horses. Participants learn basic caregiving skills such as grooming a horse and cleaning a horse’s stall. They also learn the process of preparing a horse to be ridden, which culminates with their first riding experience. 1/10, 1/24,...
Calling all Girl Scouts! Celebrate the start of cookie season at the Phoenix Zoo with this year’s mascot – the black-footed Ferret. Try fun activities, talk to our Conservation staff and meet animal ambassadors while learning all about your new “BFF’s”! Date: January 10, 2026 Time: 9 – 11 a.m. Cost: $10 + admission to the Zoo Troops...
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. On our walk, we will cover how to photograph through fences, glass and foliage in addition to learning more about the Phoenix Zoo and the natural world. At the end of...