The Phoenix Zoo Just Opened A 6-Acre Expansion With Lions, Hyenas, A 20-Foot Viewing Tower, And More

Exciting things always seem to be happening at the Phoenix Zoo. Between events like Wildlights for Wildlife and Zoolights, not to mention the thousands of animals you can see here, it's an incredible place to explore! This November, the zoo expanded its exhibits with Predator Passage as its latest addition. This Phoenix Zoo expansion is 6 acres and is part of the African Trail. The next time you visit the zoo, check out this new and exciting section!

Located on Galvin Parkway in Phoenix and next to both the Desert Botanical Garden and Papago Park, the Phoenix Zoo is a beloved attraction in the Valley. With thousands of animals and 400 species, there's just so much to see and learn about here.

On November 20, 2023, Phoenix Zoo debuted its latest addition -- Predator Ridge. This 6-acre expansion is part of the African Trail section of the zoo features some of the world's apex predators.

Among the top predators you'll see, of course, are lions. And the exhibits are set up in such a way that you'll have a better and more up-close-and-personal look at these magnificent animals.

New habitats for spotted hyenas, fennec foxes, and Ruppel's griffin vultures are also included in the Predator Passage expansion.

You'll also be able to view red river hogs up close. These colorful hogs are quite fun to watch!

The exhibit also includes a 20-foot-tall watchtower called the Predator Passage Tower. From the top, you'll have a bird's-eye view of the lions, hyenas, and other animals that are part of the exhibit.

Predator Passage is the newest and most exciting addition to the Phoenix Zoo. Go and see it soon!

Have you seen the new Phoenix Zoo expansion yet? If so, what do you think? What's your favorite part of the zoo? Let us know in the comments. To learn more, head to the Phoenix Zoo's website and give the Phoenix Zoo Facebook page a follow.

Before or after the zoo, be sure to check out nearby Papago Park which has many family-friendly hiking trails.

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