‘Toss the Tusk’ educates Phoenix Zoo guests on illegal ivory trading, allows ivory surrender
PHOENIX – An event aimed at educating the public on poaching and how to combat the illegal ivory trade, came to the Phoenix Zoo for the first time. Guests were encouraged to surrender ivory, which will be used for research and education.
‘A tangible difference’: Phoenix Zoo scientists work to save native species
PHOENIX – Phoenix Zoo scientists are working to save species under threat. The zoo’s website lists nine native species conservation projects that scientists are working on, including the black-footed ferret, Chiricahua leopard frog, cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl, desert pupfish, narrow-headed gartersnake, Huachuca water umbel, springsnail, Mount Graham red squirrel and Gila topminnow.
Animals at Phoenix Zoo stay cool with frozen treats, baths, misters and air conditioning
PHOENIX – As summer temperatures soar, Phoenix Zoo officials try to keep the animals cool by providing frozen treats – from Gatorade to blood and fish popsicles – to cool baths, misters and fans.
Threatened narrow-headed garter snake gets help from the Phoenix Zoo
PHOENIX — Forty narrow-headed garter snakes were born last year at the Phoenix Zoo’s Arthur L. and Elaine V. Johnson Conservation Center — by far the most since the program began in 2007. The center’s director is hopeful 2023 will be another successful year. The aquatic snake is threatened because of invasive species — including crawfish and frogs — climate change and development.
Chiricahua leopard frogs face habitat challenges as Phoenix Zoo works to save them
PHOENIX - Chiricahua leopard frogs, native to Arizona, have been named a threatened species since 2002, but a Phoenix partnership is trying to help.
Mount Graham red squirrel makes comeback, but not out of the woods yet
WASHINGTON - The endangered Mount Graham red squirrel, driven to the brink of extinction by wildfire just three years ago in southern Arizona, has seen its numbers more than triple from 33 to 109 animals, following federal, state and local preservation efforts.
COVID-19 in Arizona: Unemployment checks with an extra $600 could come next week
PHOENIX – Phoenix Zoo announces major staff cuts, Gov. Ducey asks the Trump administration for a disaster declaration and other news from the Grand Canyon State.
Phoenix Zoo makes a mini monsoon storm for super-small snails
Bradley Poynter leads the conservation team at the Phoenix Zoo, and recently faced a problem when trying to get certain snails to mate.
From pools to popsicles, Phoenix Zoo works to keep animals cool
Zookeepers at Phoenix Zoo provide animals with options to keep them cool.
Phoenix Zoo opens new $2 million home for its two Sumatran tigers
Since the project broke ground last spring, the Phoenix Zoo's staff has been anticipating the opening of the new tiger exhibit. The zoo has had the tigers for more than a year and is giving them a new home.
Scientists discover extra genes in elephants that help fight cancer
Scientists have been stumped for decades as to why elephants rarely get cancer. A new discovery, with a link to ASU, may have the answer.
Phoenix continues cleanup after major storm
Phoenix, and especially the zoo, are cleaning up after a massive storm that hit the city last week.
