The Phoenix Zoo is the nation's largest privately owned, nonprofit zoological park. The zoo is home to more than 1,300 animals, including 150 endangered or threatened birds, mammals and reptiles from around the world. The zoo features four distinctive trails. The Arizona Trail features plants and animals to the American Southwest. The Africa Trail presents lions, warthogs and more. The Children's Trail brings young visitors together with small mammals from around the world, and includes a barnyard petting area. The Tropics Trail highlights plants and animals from the rain forests of the world. Celebrate the natural world with daily up-close animal encounters and zookeeper talks.
The Phoenix Zoo is open every day, rain or shine (excluding December 25). Regular season hours are September 1 through May 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Summer season hours are June 1 through August 31 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.