South Mountain Environmental Education Center

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Through a partnership between the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department and Arizona Center for Nature Conservation (ACNC), an Arizona non-profit, the South Mountain Environmental Education Center (SMEEC) is scheduled to re-open Saturday, February 13. The grand re-opening celebration will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and admission is free to the public. This family-oriented event will feature hands-on activities, guided hikes, animal presentations and nature play. ACNC also operates the Phoenix Zoo in Papago Park. Be sure to search Facebook for "South Mountain Environmental Education Center" and like the page so you can keep on top of programs, events and happenings. Also, learn more about the grand re-opening event here: acncsouthmountain.org

Annie and Lindsey

Stingray Bay is home to 29 cownose stingrays. One of those stingrays, Annie, has formed a unique bond with its keeper. She will retrieve objects, understands instructions and recognizes Lindsey instantly. See how the two work together and learn why it is important.

Tropical Flights on the Tropics Trail reopens today!

Senior Keeper Bryan MacAulay with Dynah Mynah, a Bali Mynah. She follows him step for step and gets jealous of others around him.

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The "Mystery Monday" is the Nicobar pigeon. This gorgeous bird can be found in Tropical Flights, the Zoo's walk through aviary, which just reopened last week after some modifications. Stop by and see this species as well as dozens more!

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This "Mystery Monday" is one you need to see to believe. It's on the Tropics Trail and will take your breath away! What do you think? Come back at 2:30 p.m. for the answer.

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Still searching for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? Our SPOTZ Packages make a great gift for the fox-y person in your life. This limited-time $60 SPOTZ Package includes a fennec fox plush, two general admission tickets, a special Valentine’s Day sponsorship certificate, a special photo and more! Place your order today to receive your package by Valentine’s Day! Visit http://phoenixzoo.org/support/spotz/ for more details on this exclusive package.

Tropical Flights on the Tropics Trail reopens today!

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Facebook is celebrating its 12th birthday today by celebrating "Friends Day". We want to celebrate our friends as well! These are siamang gibbons Boyd and Haddie. You can find them on an island along the Nina Mason Pulliam Children's Trail here at the Zoo. They’ve been together for almost a year now and are great friends! And like any good friend, a helping hand to be sure you look your best is always appreciated! Here, you can see Haddie grooming Boyd. Like most primates, one of the most important social activities for a siamang is grooming.Their morning concert of amazing vocalization is a sound you won't soon forget. Do you have photos of some of our Zoo friends? Post them here! Or, tag your friends today and share what makes your friendship special! Thanks to WJ Wheaton for another amazing photo.

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What do you want to be when you grow up? Saturday, February 13, 2016 we will be hosting the Teen Career Conference. Come visit with experts in Zoology, Conservation, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Care. The cost is only $10 per person. Reservations are required! http://phoenixzoo.org/event-items/teen-career-conference/

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Baby it's cold outside! Our thick-billed parrots on the Arizona Trail thought winter was over, but WJ Wheaton found them keeping warm huddling together and enjoying the heat from their heat lamp. Thick-billed parrots are the only surviving species of parrot which originated in the United States. They used to be in Southern Arizona but are now found only in forest regions of Mexico. Thanks WJ for the great photo!

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Does your fabulous February include thinking about a graduate degree? Did you know the Phoenix Zoo offers a Master’s degree program in partnership with Miami University that includes conservation and inquiry? Join us from your couch for an online information session Saturday, February 6 starting at 9:30 a.m. to learn more about this innovative and affordable program perfect for working professionals. Find more details at phoenixzoo.org/aip