Animal residents at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary do not tell the typical zoo story. All animals at this sanctuary have been rescued from other locations and have a lesson to teach. They include a black bear who came to the sanctuary as a cub when his mother was mistakenly shot by a hunter; a mountain lion who was kept as a pet; and a gray fox who was rescued from a pool.

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary also has a prestigious role as participant in the American Zoo and Aquarium Association’s Species Survival Plan for the critically endangered Mexican Gray Wolf. After a 20-year absence in the wild, this animal is being reintroduced to its former range following a successful captive breeding program. The sanctuary is a housing facility for wolves not yet ready for release.

The Prescott Animal Park Association D.B.A. Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, respects the privacy of our visitors, members, and donors. The purpose of this statement is to define our policy with regard to the collection and use of personally identifiable information via our website, www.heritageparkzoo.org.

Information Collected:

This website collects two kinds of information: anonymous information and personally identifiable information.

Anonymous information does not indentify specific individuals and is automatically transmitted by your browser.  This information can consist of: the URL (Uniform Resource Locator or address) of the web page your previously visited; the domain names and/or IP addresses of the computer you are using; and your browser software and operating system.  This information is used to monitor site usage and traffic patterns of our customers in order to improve our website.  This information is always devoid of any personally identifying information.

Personally Identifiable Information could include: name, address, e-mail address, telephone number and payment information.  By sending us an email e-mail or filling out an online form, you are sending us personal information.  We store this information in order to respond to or process your request.  We may use your information to send you futher information about our organization.  You may always opt-out of future mailings.

If you are purchasing a membership, making a donation, signing up for a fee-based event or program, or making a similar financial transaction through www.heritageparkzoo.org, we need to know your name, e-mail address, billing and shipping address, and payment information in order to process and fulfill your order.  All personal informatio we receive is kept secure.

Sharing Information:

Personal information obtained through the website will not be sold or given to third parties for marketing purposes.

Links:

Our website contains to websites maintained by other oarganizations.  Once you access an individual document on another website, you are subject to the provacy policy of the website containing that document.

Use of Text and Images:

Anyone wishing to publish information found on our website must send a request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

On Zoo Grounds and Commercial Photography:

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary reserves the right to photograph, videotape, or film our visitors, on Sanctuary grounds, for promotional purposes.  The commerical use of photographs, video, and film taken during your visit is strictly prohibited without the written consent of Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary.

Contact Us:

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Join Us for FREE Day!

A Thank You, From Our Family to Yours!

Community Appreciation Day is held every spring when Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary offers FREE ADMISSION to all guests as a THANK YOU for the community's support. Join us for this special day!

Zoo Open 10AM-4PM

For more information, please call 928.778.4242 

Join us this holiday season for our annual “Wildlights and Animal Sights” event here at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary! 

The holiday light display will be open to the public every Friday & Saturday evening from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, beginning on November 29th and 30th and running through January 3rd & 4th, 2025. The park will be filled with festive holiday decorations, music, and spectacular light displays. We'll have light concessions available with items such as hot cocoa, cider, and coffee. This also makes a great time to visit the Gift Shop for those special holiday gifts! Last year's event was our biggest yet and we're making 2024 even stronger!

"Holiday Cheers" for One Weekend Only!

Enjoy this family event with a 21+ holiday drink.

On December 20th & 21st. Concessions will have Beer, Mulled Wine & Spirits to accompany your Cocoa & Cider! 

Special Event Admission is $12

 Sponsored By:

 Santa with the Animals

 Join Santa on Sunday, December 15, 2024 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, as he roams the park handing out gifts and treats to our very deserving animal residents.

Afterwards join Santa in the Pence Pavilion to share your holiday wishes, and pose for pictures.

For more information, please call us at 928.778.4242.

Other Holiday Events

• Kids get in FREE week: December 23 - 27, 2024

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary's Animal Conservation Program is made possible by the Prescott National Forest of the U.S. Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, and Yavapai County Rural Advisory Committee (RAC), under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-determination Act of 2000 and contributions from private donors.

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary has two, closely related purposes: to provide sanctuary for non-releasable wildlife and to help ensure the future of wildlife in general.

Accomplishing these two goals heavily depends on each other. Without having our resident animals available, the effectiveness and quality of our education and conservation programs would be greatly reduced. Without providing homes for animals that are currently in need, we are ignoring an obvious step in ensuring the existence of wildlife populations in the future.

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary has valuable resources at its hands, including staff skills, land, enclosures, and fundraising abilities. These resources are used in a variety of ways to help conserve and promote wildlife.

HPZS lends assistance to and operates several wildlife conservation programs These include, but are not limited to, Mexican wolf reintroduction program, peregrine falcon nest site monitoring, black-footed ferret field research, wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, and providing photographic material for conservation groups.       

HPZS rescues approximately 200 animals each year; this number continues to grow.

To learn more about the conservation programs HPZS is currently working on, visit the links above under Conservation. We are only able to conduct these projects as our financial resources allow. If you find this work as critical as we do, please visit our support page to learn how you can help ensure we are able to continue conducting wildlife conservation and our other programs.

Rescuing Young Wildlife
What to do if & when you find a baby animal...

As people head outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather this time of year, many will come across young wildlife. Thinking that these adorable, seemingly helpless little creatures have been abandoned, some well-intentioned people will pluck these animals from forest floors and bring them home. Unfortunately this may actually create a problem where one did not exist. In this podcast, Dr. Peregrine Wolff, a veterinarian with the Nevada Department of Wildlife and secretary of the American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians, talks about what to do when encountering young wildlife.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST!

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Boo at the Zoo

A Heritage Park Zoo Tradition!

October 31, 2023 - 5PM-8:30PM

Purchase Tickets in the Gift Shop Open 9am-5pm

OR

At the Gate on Halloween Night!

Boo at the Zoo is a fun family event held every October 31st.  This year, gates will open for Boo at 5:00 pm for families with children 6 and under and at 6pm for all ages. Last admission will be at 8:30 pm. Come in costume and trick-or-treat at different stations around the Sanctuary with your favorite animals. Bring a flashlight and see all the nocturnal residents and don't forget to visit the new Boo Zone!

Price: $10

2024 Dates

Thursday - May 23rd

Friday - June 21st

Sunday - July 21st

Monday - August 19th

Tuesday - September 17th

7:30pm-9:30pm

Admission Price

$10 

Zoo By Moonlight is an evening event held at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary from May through September. It provides a great opportunity to see the Sanctuary's nocturnal residents. Enjoy our Clouded Leopards, wolves, coyotes and much more by the light of the full moon. It's a howling good time! Don't forget to bring your flashlights, your curiosity and enjoy the sights and sounds of the animals. Docents will be available to provide direction and answer questions. 

HPZS is a non-profit organization that does not receive any state or federal funding. It’s your contributions – whether donations, gift shop purchases, or admission fees – that support the animals here. These proceeds directly ensure that the animals on our grounds – and the hundreds more we rescue every year – receive the daily care they need.

Thank you for your continued support!

Admission Prices

Adult (13 – 64): $15

Senior/Military:  $13

Student (with ID): $12

Children (3 – 12): $10

Under 3: FREE

HPZS Members: FREE*

*Sign up for a membership today!

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary is open 365 days a year!!

Current Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Pence Pavilion, Kiwanis Ramada, Pronghorn Deck, and Event Center Lawn are available for party and event rentals. Call 928.778.4242 for pricing and availability.

Sanctuary Map

Rental and Public Spaces

Several areas of the facility are available for general use by visitors, but can also be reserved for private functions like weddings, family and corporate picnics, birthday parties, and reunions. Options exist for all group types and sizes. For small groups, consider the Kiwanis Ramada or Pronghorn Deck. Medium groups may enjoy the Pence Pavilion. The largest groups may rent the Event Center. The cost of rental includes admissions fees for the number of guests the space allows. 

For more information call 928.778.4242

OR

Submit a Rental Request Form

Winter Rentals November 1 - April 30 Click Here

Summer Rentals May 1 - October 31 Click Here

RENTAL VENUES

Event Center Lawn

The Event Center lawn is perfect for weddings, anniversaries, corporate parties, and large events. Events on this space can accommodate up to 300 people.

Pence Pavilion

The covered Pence Pavilion is perfect for everything from family reunions to a child’s birthday party. The pavilion can be rented as a whole or you may rent half depending on the size of your event. The entire Pavilion can accommodate up to 100 and a Half of the Pavilion can accommodate 50 people.

Pronghorn Deck

The open-air Pronghorn Deck overlooks our Pronghorn Deer enclosure with amazing views of the lake. It's one of the prettiest places in the park, perfect for any medium-sized event. This space can accommodate 30 people.

 

Kiwanis Korner

The Kiwanis Ramada is a covered pavilion, located in the Kiwanis Korner next to the small child playground. It's a perfect location for a young child's birthday party! This space allows entry for up to 30 guests.

 For more information about venue rentals, contact the Marketing & Events Coordinator at 928.778.4242, ext 16.

Wild Weddings

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary offers three wedding packages that can be customized to fit your needs and make your day perfect!

Wallaby Package

This package includes admission to Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary for up to 100 guests; use of the Pence Pavilion; HPZS staff to coordinate with rental companies, caterers and DJs; use of HPZS facilities for changing rooms and day-of-event storage; post-event clean up; a wedding rehearsal prior to the event and your choice of an animal show or animal greeter.*

Tiger Package

This package includes admission to Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary for up to 300 guests*; use of the Event Center Lawn; HPZS staff to coordinate with rental companies, caterers and DJs; use of HPZS facilities for changing rooms and day-of-event storage; post event clean up; a wedding rehearsal prior to the event and your choice of an animal show or animal greeter.*

Peacock Package

This package includes admission to Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary for up to 300 guests*; use of the Event Center Lawn and Pence Pavilion; HPZS staff to coordinate with rental companies, caterers and DJs; use of HPZS facilities for changing rooms and day-of-event storage; post event clean up; a wedding rehearsal prior to the event and your choice of an animal show or animal greeter.*

Additional Options

Pronghorn Deck Rental

The scenic views offered by this location make a great setting for cocktails or appetizers between ceremony and reception.

Additional Animal Show or Animal Greeter* 
*Specific Animals subject to availability

New Volunteers Now Being Accepted!

Why Volunteer?

We can think of dozens of reasons why you should volunteer. Helping others and making a difference are just two. Once you’ve figured out why to volunteer, we can help you find a great opportunity here at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary!

Submit Your Application Online! 

CLICK HERE for a volunteer application.

Volunteer Recruitment, Orientation Dates:

Sunday, January 21st, 2024 at 1:00 PM 

Sunday, March 17th, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Sunday, May 19th, 2024 at 1:00 PM 

Sunday, July 21st, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Sunday, November 17th, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Need More Information?

Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or call 928.778.4242 X21.

YOU can make a difference in any of the following departments:

Gift Shop Volunteers

Duties: Admissions, Purchasing, Gift Shop, Special Events Concessions Management

Requirements: Weekly commitment of at least 3 hours

Living Collections Volunteers

Duties: Diet Prep, Food, Kitchen Maintenance, Enclosure Cleaning, Produce and Meat Pickup, Behavioral Enrichment, Conservation Team (triage, animal pickup, delivery)

Requirements: Special training required, willingness to "get dirty," weekly commitment minimum of 4 hours, negative TB test, must be 21 or older.

Education Volunteers (Docents)

Duties: Guided Tours, Outreaches, Educating the Public, Camp Instructors, Special Programs, Event Presentations, Animal Handling, Education Booths

Requirements: Special training classes, flexible schedule following training, purchase training packet, negative TB test, must be 18 or older. Click here for more information on becoming a docent.

 Facilities Volunteers

Duties: Custodial, Landscape/Maintenance, Construction Assistance, Electrical, Plumbing, General facility maintenance, Event Setup/Teardown

Requirements: Experience in area or willingness to learn, wear appropriate clothing/shoes, flexible schedule

Marketing and Events Volunteers

Duties: Special Events, Mailers, Media, Promotional Booths, Fundraising, Development, Donor Relations

Requirements: Enthusiastic, experience or desire to learn more about sales, advertising, marketing, and/or fundraising with a flexible schedule

Administration Volunteers

Duties: Clerical, Office Duties, Membership, Adoptions, Supply Purchase, Errands, Grant Writing

Requirements: Experience in the area or willingness to learn, weekly/monthly commitments

If you are between the ages of 13 and 18 and are interested in volunteering at HPZS, consider the ZooTeen Program.