Do you have what it takes to be an Extreme ZooKeeper? You can help support Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary by participating in

Extreme ZooKeeper Challenge on June 21st from 9am to 3pm

$10 for adults, $5 for children 3-12, children under 3 may participate for free with a paid adult.

(Participation fees do not include admission to the Sanctuary)

Participants will also receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes!

Extreme ZooKeeper Challenge activities include:

• A multistage, obstacle course relay with raking, wheelbarrow races, pooper scooping (with hygenic pooper substitute), animal crating and animal tirage stations.
• A bucket brigade water dish filling station.
• An animal food prep station.
• Live animal herding station.

Anyone can participate! 

All proceeds benefit the animals at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary.

The Sanctuary will still be open for general admission.  $8 for adults, $5 for children ages 3-12, children under 3 and HPZS members are FREE!  See a tiger feeding at 11am and a bear feeding at 1pm.  Concessions will be available for purchase.

Bear Sponsor

Wallaby Sponsor

For more information, call (928) 778-4242 or stop by the Sanctuary to register.

Held at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, families bring tents and sleeping bags and camp out on the Event Center Lawn. See an animal show, observe the nocturnal life of the animals at the Sanctuary, take a night time nature walk and have fun!  Enjoy a picnic pizza lunch and a continental breakfast.

The Critter Camp Out runs from 6pm to 8:30am the following morning.

Pre-registration is required.  Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost Per Person: $25 members, $35 non-members

The 2015 Critter Camp Out has been cancelled due to the weather and low enrollment.

Have a group of 10 or more? You can have your own private camp out.  Call (928) 778-4242 ext 18 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Coati Camp has been Extended!

Pre-Registration Required:

Friday October 23rd & 30th

Friday November 6th, 13th & 20th 

Click Here to Register

Member & Parents Night

Friday June 21, 2024

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Includes Admission to

Zoo by Moonlight at 7:30pm

HPZS would like to Thank all our Members & Adoptive Parents with this special evening event.

Join us for your private Ice-Cream Social at the zoo, then stay for

Zoo by Moonlight!

Visit the zoo and enjoy a fun painting project and Ice Cream Social. 

Painting never tasted so good!

Saturday June 24th

Sunday August 6th

2:00 - 4:00pm

Pre-Registration Required for this Event!

Price:

$35 Adult

$20 Child 

(All Materials Included)

Register Online by Clicking Here!

NEW - Wildlife in Focus Program Series

Time: 4pm - 5:30pm

Price: $15

Register Here

Rescue & Rehabilitation - Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary (HPZS) plays a unique and important role in the Prescott, Arizona and surrounding communities. As a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and sanctuary, HPZS has played an active role in providing triage to over 300 or more animals every year through our conservation program for local wildlife in need. Join us for this program where we will get a close look at our rescue facility, a behind-the-scenes experience to see what it takes to rescue and rehabilitate local wildlife, and learn what to do if you find wildlife in need!

Myths & Misconceptions - Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Is all snake venom the same? Is a Gila Monster bite lethal? Are tarantulas aggressive? Are newborn scorpions more dangerous than adult scorpions? Join us at HPZS as we dive deep into discovering which myths and misconceptions about wildlife are true and which are false, and how these myths started in the first place.

So You're New to Prescott...Wildlife Introduction - Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Are you curious about which types of snakes are venomous in our area? Should you be concerned that a skunk has found a home in your yard? What should you do if you encounter a mountain lion on the trail? Do you know how to tell the difference between a javelina track and a mule deer track? So, you’re new to Prescott, or you want to learn more about our local wildlife, join us at HPZS to learn about these wonderful animals and how to live alongside them! 

Ecosystems of Prescott - Wednesday September, 13, 2023

Prescott has such a diverse variety of ecosystems in such a small area. From the Granite Dells to the ponderosa pines, the biological communities of our area have a big story to tell, and HPZS invites you to join us as we dissect this story together! During this introduction to our ecosystems, we will take a 10-minute guided hike led by our Education Department at HPZS to the unique environment of Willow Lake. We will experience an introduction to bird watching and dip netting to discover the roles of every organism in the ecosystem. From the largest bird of prey to the smallest minnow, each species plays a part, and this program will introduce you to their roles.

Each event is at the

Highlands Center for Natural History 

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Event Time: 4:00 - 6pm

$15 for Members Per Class

$20 for Non-Members

Proceeds support both organizations

Register at WWW.HIGHLANDCENTER.ORG OR BY Clicking HERE

Or Call 928.776.9550

Join us for this Fundraiser Benefitting

Relay For Life of the Quad Cities/American Cancer Society

and

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary

Camp In - Saturday September 7th at 4pm

Camp Out - Sunday September 8th at 10am

Pre-Registration is Required

Registration Links Coming Soon!

Midway Booth Activities List - Coming Soon!

Campout Pricing

Includes: All Zoo & Midway Activities, Luminaria Ceremony, Pancake Breakfast, Admission to the Zoo on Sunday 9/8/24

Adults $39   Children (3-12) $29   (1 Adult required for every 2 minors) SCROLL DOWN for SUPPLY LIST & MORE INFORMATION

Registration Links - Coming Soon!

Evening Event Only Pricing

4pm-8:30pm

Includes: All Zoo & Midway Activities, Luminaria Ceremony

Admission $25

Registration Links - Coming Soon!

Be a Community Event Supporter! 

Support Levels - Coming Soon!             Online Payment - Coming Soon!

Supplies to Bring

• Tent/Sleeping Bag or Bedroll
• Camp chairs (for Movie)
• Battery Powered Lanterns or Flashlight
• Water Bottle
• Toothbrush & Toothpaste

Special Request

Please Bring 1 can of food per person to weigh down your luminaria. All food will be donated to: Yavapai County Food Bank

For the Health and Safety of everyone attending the overnight camp (including the animals,) we ask that you adhere to the following camp rules:

• No Alcoholic Beverages
• No Open Flames
• No Smoking or Vaping
• No propane or oil lamps
• Respect all "Employee Only" pathways or closed pathways after hours.
• Respect all animal barriers.
• Do not feed the animals
• Treat the animals with respect.
• Respect Quiet Hours. Use Ear plugs for music or games. Use quiet inside voices.
• Respect Dim Time by dimming your screens and lanterns. 

COST

Our guided tours are very reasonable and includes all-day admission to the entire sanctuary.

To schedule a tour, call the sanctuary at (928) 778-4242 Extension 18.