Is there a polar bear at the Phoenix Zoo?

“You know probably at one time we did that, but we really won't bring — you'll never see a polar bear here at the Phoenix Zoo,” Castro said. “Polar bears just wouldn't do well here.
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What kind of bear is at the Phoenix Zoo?

Andean bears, on exhibit at the Phoenix Zoo. There is a papa bear, a mama bear and a baby bear, but no curly-headed blond girl, no cold porridge and no broken furniture.
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What animals Can you see at the Phoenix Zoo?

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Although the zoo has all the major animals you'd expect—giraffes, zebras, Sumatran tigers, Asian elephants, and Bornean orangutans, to name a few—the Arizona Trail showcases the plants and wildlife of the Sonoran Desert.
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How many species are at the Phoenix Zoo?

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The Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest non-profit zoos in the U.S., caring for over 3,000 animals, with nearly 400 species represented, including many threatened/endangered species.
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Does the Phoenix Zoo have koala bears?

Next month, the Phoenix Zoo will welcome even more new additions, as they receive two koala bears from the San Diego Zoo.
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Does the Phoenix Zoo have panda bears?

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Zoo Atlanta's panda cubs are now 51 days old and are really starting to look like pandas!
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Does the Phoenix Zoo have cheetahs?

The Phoenix Zoo has exhibited cheetah throughout its 50-year history. Its cheetah habitat, one of the most popular attractions, will house a group of kori bustards — large, ground-dwelling birds native to Africa — until further notice.
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Are there gorillas in Arizona?

In Arizona, most species of apes including chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, and bonobos are classified as “restricted live wildlife” by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission (GFC) and the Arizona Game and Fish Department (GFD).
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Does the Phoenix Zoo have Caracals?

Explore the Children's Trail

The Nina Mason Pulliam Children's Trail lets children get close to many small animals from around the world, including emus, an ocelot, a caracal, siamang gibbons and golden lion tamarins.
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Does Phoenix Zoo have hyenas?

Featuring meerkat, leopard, warthog and a mixed lion and hyena habitat, our Africa experience will be among the best in the country.
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Which zoo is better in Phoenix?

PHOENIX — The Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park, located the West Valley, was named the best zoo in Arizona this weekend.
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Do you have to wear a mask at the Phoenix Zoo?

Face coverings are optional while visiting the Zoo. Please follow CDC guidelines in accordance with your personal health and vaccination status. Learn more about our safety precautions here.
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Are there alligators at the Phoenix Zoo?

Enter the Phoenix Zoo and explore a wondrous world of curiosity, imagination and discovery. Featuring more than 3,000 animals, including Sumatran tigers, Bornean orangutans, Asian elephants, Komodo dragons, Andean bears, American alligators and many more – the Zoo is like no other place in the Valley!
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Is the Phoenix Zoo humane?

So fun, and ethical! Many animals there are only there because of injuries that don't let them survive in the wild, so the zoo acts as a sanctuary for them! The entire park is also clean, pretty, diverse, and in general just a TON of fun.
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Does the Phoenix Zoo have sharks?

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park

The Wildlife World Zoo is home to several species of shark, including the black tip reef shark, white tip reef shark, zebra shark and bamboo shark.
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Does the Phoenix Zoo have penguins?

Even though we don't have penguins at the Phoenix Zoo we are happy to celebrate with our friends at other zoos & aquariums around the country, like Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington!
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Does Phoenix Zoo have capybaras?

The Phoenix Zoo: Learn: Animals: Capybara.
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Does the Phoenix Zoo have sloths?

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Zoo has added a trio of behind-the-scenes tours where people can get an up-close look at Fernando, a Linne's two-toed sloth, go on a walk with the zoo's hand-reared flamingo chicks and feed them, or step into the stingray pool to pet and feed some of the stingrays.
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Are there orangutans at the Phoenix Zoo?

A Bornean orangutan named Rayma arrived at the Phoenix Zoo last week from Wisconsin's Milwaukee County Zoo, which called her “sweet, gentle” and “curious” in a farewell Facebook post. The Phoenix Zoo said Rayma will be given time to acclimate behind the scenes before entering the orangutan habitat in view of visitors.
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Does the Phoenix Zoo have kangaroos?

You can get some really cool pictures. I liked that they have some animals that the Phoenix Zoo doesn't have. There's a white tiger, alligators and kangaroos.
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Do crocodiles eat gorillas?

Predators. Leopards and crocodiles are large carnivores which may prey upon gorillas. Humans are the greatest threat to all gorilla populations.
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Are there porcupines in Arizona?

Where do porcupines live? In southern Arizona, porcupines dwell in forested mountain areas and riparian corridors. They'll be difficult to spot, though, because they are primarily nocturnal. ? They'll likely be sleeping in trees during the day and emerging at night to forage!
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Are there otters at the Phoenix Zoo?

She said the Phoenix Zoo is one of only seven zoos in the world that display spotted neck otters.
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Does the Phoenix Zoo have foxes?

Whether you want to see elephants, bears, jaguars, parrots, or something as obscure as the Arabian Oryx — brought back from extinction due to the zoo's conservation efforts — you will find them. The adorable Fenic Foxes are our favorite, but you can't miss them because they are up front.
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