Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary
4.7 from 1721 reviews
Address 1403 Heritage Park Rd, Prescott, AZ 86301
Phone Number +19287784242
Description Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary has been operating in Prescott, AZ since 1988. Over the past 35 years our mission has been to “Give refuge to non-releasable, rescued wildlife while providing conservation through exhibition and public education.” As a non-profit we rely on gate admission, events, programs, and fundraising, to provide excellent care to over 200 sanctuary animals and over 400 rescue animals each year.
Website http://www.heritageparkzoo.org/
A Google User
We visited for a monthly event, this time with the tortoises. They provided a nice breakfast and a full hour long discussion on all their turtles and tortoises, they brought each one out and had several tables and area on the side to go visit and learn, and the speaker was just wonderful, full of information and tips and jokes. They take on more unusual animals that owners cannot care for any longer or need homes for occasionally, like the Galapogos girls. Well kept areas with plenty of volunteers on hand and a couple of excellent children's areas, right in front and towards the back.
A Google User
I wished with my whole heart to be able to rate this five stars, but I cannot. To begin, the park is pretty clean, props to the janitors. However, enclosures are insanely small. I understand it's difficult to gain funding for smaller parks, and that is why I refuse to give this zoo lower then a 4. Advertising through videos is free on social media, make a quick video and hope for the best. You can gain small funding there and put it towards enlarging the enclosures. Otherwise, the animals will be stuck pacing back and forth in an endless cycle of boredom. As a animal enthusiast, it sucks to see lack luster enclosures, ones that lack proper environment per animal, and small cages for birds that can barely move.
A Google User
Cute, small little zoo. It’s volunteer based and the animals are rescued from different situations. Little gift shop and proceeds go back to the zoo. They have wildlife encounters as well. Online they have a wish list of items you can donate to the zoo for the animals. Only $15, but nice to see wildlife you wouldn’t normally see. Only took a few pics. But I’d go back when it’s a little cooler as the animals were trying to find shade when I went.
A Google User
Had a great afternoon at Heritage Park. The education during feeding time with the black leopard was awesome! Will definitely return for another visit.
A Google User
The Jaguar Notch and the wolves were the best! They came right to you when you called their names. He was very playful, just beautiful! The walk around the zoo was not dreadful like most zoo's either. We did not get to see the jaguars though. I highly recommend.
A Google User
Things my kids and I liked: Small zoo that's easy to walk Splash pad and playground Cute animals and beautiful grounds Some friendly staff Not busy or crowded They let us borrow a stroller for free Things we didn't like: My aunt in her 70s misread the one small sign that said not to howl at the coyotes and instead told my toddlers to howl. We were just approaching the exhibit so I couldn't see the sign. A very rude lady working there, condescendingly told us to read the big sign. When I tried to explain and apologize she just kept cutting us off and told us to read the big sign. I'm sure it gets old but she could have approached us a little bit kinder and they should definitely have more signs posted on both ends of the exhibit and the middle. Also, the bathrooms aren't too close to the playground and splash pad, so my kiddos had to walk a bit to potty and change their clothes after playing in the water. And the petting part was locked which was a bummer. That lady yelling at me put a damper on my day, but other than that we had a good time learning about the animals and playing.
Business Hours
Monday:09:00AM - 17:00PMTuesday:09:00AM - 17:00PMWednesday:09:00AM - 17:00PMThursday:09:00AM - 17:00PMFriday:09:00AM - 17:00PMSaturday:09:00AM - 17:00PMSunday:09:00AM - 17:00PM
Popular Times
Service options
- Onsite services
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Children
- Good for kids
- Good for kids birthday
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