Phoenix Zoo to celebrate its 50th anniversary

November 17 & 18 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

There are many wonderful stories that make up the history of the Phoenix Zoo. Since our humble beginnings, the Phoenix Zoo has grown into a world-class, accredited facility.

Join us as we celebrate the Zoo’s rich past, current successes and what we’re doing to preserve the future for wildlife.

• Check out weird but interesting veterinary gadgets from yesterday and today.  Kids: create zoo tools of the future.

• Get a look at old exhibit designs and how they’re designed today. Kids: design and build an animal exhibit of the future.

• Have your picture taken with our one remaining six foot tall bunny that lined the entrance of the Children’s Zoo back in the ‘60s.

• Keeper talks, activities, displays and fun for everyone!