Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary

Giving refuge to non-releasable, rescued wildlife while providing conservation through exhibition and public education. We provide homes to injured and misplaced animals that no longer have a place to live; rescue & triage services to injured wildlife in the are; and a variety of community-based education programs that reach children and schools throughout the state.

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.

We also offer a variety of educational programs to preschoolers, children, teens, and adults including ZooLittles, ZooCamp, ZooTeen Program, & adult Docent program. We also serve local school programs through guided field trips, school outreach presentations, and more. Through all these experiences, children and adults learn an appreciation for local wildlife, local animal habitats and exotic animal care. Through these relationships we can share sanctuary animal stories and promote environmental conservation and preservation.

Testimonials

"We have the membership and go at least twice a month. We love it! Perfect size, so we can go for a quick trips. Or we can take our time and slowly wander but still see everything. I grew up going to huge zoos but love this one soooo much more. It the perfect place to take my 5-year-old son and get his energy out in the play areas then enjoy wandering around and look at animals." - Amber D.

"Love this place! All of the animals are well taken care of and the keepers are willing to stop and chat about the animals. Hearing the animals' backstories is an awesome part of the experience - I particularly love Loki, the coyote. She is such a ham for visitors!" - Kiley S.

"Such an amazing place to take your family! We have four kids and they LOVE going to the Heritage Park Zoo. The animals were out for us to see, the staff was amazingly helpful, and the weather was gorgeous! At the end of our trip the kids were able to play on the playsets and see the Peacocks running around the grassy area. We LOVE your zoo and will continue to come up there often!" - Sheryl L.