The low Saturday ( April 19th 2014 6:00am ) is predicted to be in the low sixties. The Phoenix Zoo opens at 9:00am and closes at 5:00pm this time of year. You can see the admission price and year-round hours on their web site at http://phoenixzoo.org/plan-your-visit/hours-rates/ .
The Phoenix Zoo opened in 1962 and is the largest privately owned, non-profit zoo in the United States. In the spring of 1961, Robert Maytag, grandson of the founder of Maytag appliance company, called a group of friends together to discuss the idea of building a zoo in Phoenix. The idea soon took off as Maytag and his “dedicated amateurs” proceeded to get support from other Valley leaders.
“It was a period of delightful, enthusiastic chaos,” recalled Nancy Maytag Love. “We were absolute beginners. We didn’t have any idea what we were getting into, but our enthusiasm and the certainty that we were building a great zoo carried us through every challenge we faced.”
Robert Maytag’s unexpected death was nearly the end for the zoo. Nancy Maytag stepped forward, declaring the zoo would be completed on schedule as a memorial to her husband. It was the call to action the community needed. Individuals, families, clubs and companies all came forward with help, giving wherever it was most needed.
“Build the Zoo in ’62!” began gracing buses, delivery trucks, moving vans, shopping carts, grocery bags and vacant buildings. Family memberships were sold for $5.00 a year. Every news reporter, station manager, and radio announcer was hit up for a promotional spot. Social clubs, professional societies, auxiliaries, school groups, unions, sororities and fraternities all felt the pinch. On November 21, 1962, Nancy Maytag cut the ribbon before a crowd of thousands, officially opening the Maytag Zoo, named in her husband’s honor.
With the name changed to the Phoenix Zoo in 1963 to encourage community involvement, the early years of the zoo continued to be a financial struggle. Earl Bimson, a banker, stepped forward to provide the zoo with the strong leadership and stability it needed for the next 13 years.
Have you seen the new Animal Olympic-themed show? It highlights the many amazing talents and abilities of the Zoo animals. During the show you’ll have close encounters with a variety of animals. Some of the animals you may see include a snake, rat, goat, rabbit, parrot, tortoise, hawk, vulture, porcupine and more! After the show you’ll have the chance to meet the animal athletes up-close. Please note that different animals may be featured during each show and that the animal show is dependent on weather and may be canceled without notice.
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