This is an adult-only event, 18 and over.

Do you think you have an eye for photography? Do you wish you could get special access to the grounds and animals for photos? If so, this Photography Tour is just the thing for you! In the morning, an hour before the park opens, bring your best camera and get some amazing behind-the-scenes photos of the Sanctuary that you wouldn't be able to get otherwise!

You will tour the zoo for a special look at some of your favorite animals with one of our Zoo Keepers. They will provide special access to give you those once in a lifetime photos. We'll bring animals out when we can, allow you into enclosures we're able, and take you beyond the barriers when it's acceptable. Don't miss this rare opportunity to take your lens truly behind the scenes!

Please Note: Closed toed shoes are Mandatory to attend this event, as surfaces can be uneven. If you arrive in sandals you will not be permitted to go behind the scenes or enter animal exhibits.

Event Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024 
Event Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Event Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024 
Event Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Price: $35 

Pre-Registration is required and space will be extremely limited.

Register for Photo Tour -  Click Here!

For information on our private tours, Click HERE

The Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary DEPENDS ON YOU! HPZS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that receives no city, state or federal funding. The Sanctuary runs on contributions from generous donors like you. Your donations help support conservation programs, education programs and, of couse, the 200+ animals that call HPZS their home.

We thank the generosity of our donors and ask for your continued support! Once you enter your donation amount, click the 'add special instructions' link to add a name or comment!

Click here to help support the Sanctuary for years to come! All donations are tax deductible.

Join us for Sip & Paint! 

Enjoy wine & appetizers while a local artist teaches you to paint one of the wonderful animals here at HPZS. 

Event Time: 4:00PM - 7:00PM

Price: $45

Must be 21 and over, all materials included.

Dates for 2024

Saturday, May 18

Saturday, July 27 

Saturday, September 28 

Register Online by Clicking HERE!

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary Zoo Teen Program

What is our Zoo Teen Program

Our Zoo Teen Program is a volunteer opportunity for 13 through 17 year olds interested in wildlife, people, and helping Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary. This is a competitive program and there are limited spots each semester for incoming teens. This program requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours each semester.

Zoo Teens are responsible for hosting the Earth Day Celebration at Heritage Park, helping with major events at the Sanctuary, designing and putting together the zoo float for parades, helping as junior counselors during zoo camps, and helping to educate the visiting public about the animals that live at the Sanctuary.

The Zoo Teen program starts each semester with an orientation. Teens receive training about the animals at the Sanctuary, information about biofacts, and how to lead information stations. Along with learning about wildlife and conservation, the Zoo Teen Program builds confidence and teaches teens useful skills for the future.

Next Zoo Teen Recruitment - Spring 2024 Semester

Application
Interested teens should submit a Zoo Teen Application online
between December 3rd and January 7th of 2024 to be considered for the Spring 2024 semester.
Teens can submit an application at the link below:

Link for Spring Applications Opens December 3rd HERE!

One application and two letters of recommendation are required.

Interview

Once completed applications are submitted, teens will be invited to a mandatory interview on:

 Sunday, January 14, 2024

Orientation
After the interview, teens will be notified with their selection status.
Selected Zoo Teens are required to attend a mandatory orientation which will be held Saturday, January 27, 2024

ZooTeen Semesters:

• Spring Semester: January to May
  
• Fall Semester: September to December

For more information on the ZooTeen program, please contact:

the Education Coordinator at (928) 778-4242, ext. 18 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 

Directions to Link Your Fry’s VIP Card to Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary

STEP 1: Creating an Online Fry’s Account

**NOTE: If you already have an online Fry’s account, skip to STEP 2**

• Go to Fry's Food Website

• Select ‘Register’.

• Under Sign-In information, enter your email and create a password.

• Select ‘Use Card Number’.

• Enter your Fry’s VIP Card Number, last name and postal code.

• Under ‘Select Your Preferred Store’, enter your postal code.

• Select ‘Find Stores’.

• Choose your store then select ‘Create Account’.

• You will then be prompted to check your email for a confirmation email.

• Click the hyperlink in your email to finish creating your Online Fry’s Account.

• Continue to STEP 2 to register for the Fry’s Community Rewards Program of your choice.
  
  

STEP 2: Register for the Fry’s Community Rewards Program

• Once signed-up, go to the Community Rewards Page (make sure you're still signed-in to your account).
  

• Enter Heritage Park Zoo's ORGANIZATION NUMBER, which is PW336. Then hit 'Search.

• This should populate our orgnaization. Select it and hit 'Enroll'.

• If you have registered correctly, you should get a verification that you're enrolled on your account page. Scroll down and make sure you see our organization in the ‘Community Rewards’ section on your Account Summary page.

Thank you for continuing to help support our animal, resucue and education programs. Your donations to our community organization truly make a huge difference - we could not do all that we do without your support.

For questions about this program, please feel free to call 928.778.4242, ext. 16.

Directions to Support Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary via AmazonSmile

AmazonSmile is a great way to support your favorite charity, all while doing the same shopping on Amazon that you already do anyway. By linking your Amazon account to Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, Amazon will donate a small percentage of your purchases back to our sanctuary. We do not receive or have access to any of your personal or purchasing information; all donations are anonymous.

To link your account, follow the easy steps below. Once you're linked, just make sure to do all of your future shopping through Smile.Amazon.com and your preferences will be saved. It's all of the same products and same prices, just for a good cause!

• Go to Smile.Amazon.com

• There you'll be prompted to sign in to your account.

• After you sign-in, it will ask you to select your charity.

• Where it says “Or pick your own charitable organization:” at the bottom, enter “Heritage Park Zoo” and hit enter.

• Select the listing that says "Prescott Animal Parks Association" (in Prescott, AZ).

• Once you've selected our organization, Amazon will remember your preference and you will not need to go through this process again.
  
  
• That's it! Now, just shop and Amazon will do the rest. The more you shop, the more your help our organization!

Thank you for continuing to help support our animal, resucue and education programs. Your donations to our community organization truly make a huge difference - we could not do all that we do without your support.

For questions about this program, please feel free to call 928.778.4242, ext. 16.

AFTER DARK AT THE PARK

Saturday, September 21, 2024

5:30-8:30pm

After Dark at the Park is the coolest Adult Only after hours event in Prescott. Enjoy a Fall evening as you sip and stroll through the park. Enjoy Live Music, Food Truck, Keeper Talks, Animal Feedings and some Fun activities!

Pre-Purchase & SAVE - Coming Soon! 

OR

Purchase at the Gate the Night of the Event

Enjoy an Adult Only Night at the Zoo!

This 21+ event is a great night out while supporting the zoo!

(For the safety of all attendees only non-walking infants will be admitted)

Individual Admission + 2 Drinks $40

Couple's Admission + 2 Drinks each $60

(Drinks Tickets are for alchol or non-alcohol)

Pre-Purchase & SAVE - Coming Soon!

OR

Purchase at the Gate the Night of the Event

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary is always in need of donations of specific items. Items like those listed below allow us to save resources for animals care and rescue programs, as well as our community education and outreach programs. Your support, with donations like these, allow us to maximize the amount we're able to do in our community. Thank you in advance for your help!

Here is a list of what the Sanctuary can use:

Office/Administration:

• White Envelopes (All Sizes)
• Stamps
• Paper Towels
• Facial Tissue (Kleenex)
• Copy Paper (White or Color)
• Laminating Sheets (8-1/2 x 11 or Business-Card Size)
• 13- and 33-Gallon Trash Bags
• Ledger-Size Paper (Glossy is Ideal)
• Scissors
• Staplers
• Photo Paper
• Computers/Printers (New)
• Silverware (Plastic and Metal)
• Mini-Refridgerator

Maintenance/Grounds:

• Gas Hedge Trimmer
• Gas Blower
• Fencing (Chainlink, Hardwarecloth)
• Plywood
• Clean Fill Dirt/Decomposed Granite/Pea Gravel
• Garden Hoses
• Socket Set (Complete)
• Deep Sockets
• Livestock Panels
• Chop Saw
• Drill Press
• Shelving
• Batteries (All Sizes)
• Irrigation Materials
• Shade Cloth
• Belt Sander
• Welding Gloves
• Tractor(s)

Animal Department:

• Bleach
• Animal Crates
• Dog Runs
• Towels and Blankets
• Stainless Steel Bowls
• Astroturf
• Heating Pads
• Dog, Cat, and Parrot Toys (New)
• 5-Gallon Buckets
• Game Meat
• Beef (Non-Seasoned)
• Large Syringes (New)
• Large Kitchen Knives
• Microscope
• Dishwasher (Portable, Industrial)

Browse for the Animals: These are the plant cuttings that animals either eat, or can be used as behavioral enrichment for them. We also accept bagged leaves and pine needles as enrichment; as well as loose sand, wood chips and dirt. All donations must be free of chemicals and debris.

• Mulberry, Pine, Ash, Elm, Willow, Scrub Oak, Acacia (Thorn Tree), Cottonwood (any member of the Salicaceae Family)
• Bear's Breech, Queen Palm, Salt Brush, Desert Broom, Bamboo, Bottle Tree, Carob Tree, Palo Verde, Lemon Grass, Umbrella Grass, Indian Rosewood, Gum Tree, Ficus, Hibiscus, Desert Fern, Mint, Jerusalem Thorn, Fountain Grass, Date Palm, Rose, Firethorn, Palmetto, Fan Palm, Cat Tails, Tipu Tree
• Cuttings from fruit trees (fresh only)
• Banana
• Prickly Pear
• Pumpkin
• Pomegranite
• Cat Nip, Cat Mint, Basil, Oregano, Rosemary
• Mesquite
• Sugar Cane
• Bulrush
• Tamarisk
• Yellow Bells
• Cape Honeysuckle

If you are interested in donating an item or items to the Sanctuary, please call 928.778.4242 or bring your item to the sanctuary during regular business hours. All donations are tax deductible.

Thursday November 28, 2024

Dinner Served to Lemurs at 11:30am

Happy Thankgiving from Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary!

Before your Thanksgiving dinner visit the zoo and see the Ring-tailed Lemurs enjoy their Thanksgiving. Dinner will be served at 11:30am. It's the only time of year that the lemurs get a a fully dressed table with all their favorite fruits and veggies and even a primate biscuit shaped turkey! Then walk the rest of the zoo to work up your appetite! 

Join us for this Holiday Tradition!

Santa Arrives on Sunday December 15, 2024

1:00 - 3:00pm

Santa tours the park and brings presents to the animal residents here at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary! Afterwards, Santa will be available to meet with children and hear their holiday wishes in the Pence Pavilion.

Holiday Reminder - KID'S WEEK FREE DECEMBER 23-27

For more information, please call us at 928.778.4242