Phoenix Zoo has a reptile area with several open-air hallways full of reptile terrariums; do you not count this as a reptile house? I was somewhat sure it was king cobra, but it's possible that it was another species. I saw them a year ago, they had a male-female pair but only one was on display at a time.
The park has been given an orphaned otter pup by Arizona Game and Fish. It was found in the Arizona canal on the outskirts of Phoenix (which I didn't even know had otters). Baby otter rescued from Phoenix canal, nursed back to health
Park has received a tiger cub named Zarah. She was born in April (2017) at Walk On The Wild Side in Oregon.
In late 2017 the park received a male puma cub. It was found orphaned in an area not far from the park itself. Plans are to eventually introduce it to their two year old female, who was found orphaned in south Arizona. Love could be in the air at Out of Africa as young mountain lions get to know each other This month (January 2018) the park received a female tiger cub (bengal/hybrid). FB post does not mention where the cub came from.
On January 9, 2018 a female lion was born. On January 19, 2018 two male lions were born. All cubs have the same father, who mated with both mothers. Cubs are currently not on exhibit, but are introduced to the audience before the weekend Tiger Splash Show. (source: Facebook)
In August 2019 one of the park's two adult male giraffes died (they have no females). The park is starting off 2020 with the addition of two young male giraffes, ages 10 months and 6 months. Being a non-accredited park, the giraffes had to be purchased (which is why they have no females as those are exponentially more expensive). The park initiated a fundraising drive to raise the money for the new giraffes. (I am going to interject my opinion here, but I cannot help but question the ethics of a for-profit animal park seeking donations). Out of Africa welcomes 2 new young giraffes
In spite of most zoos and safari parks being closed due to Covid-19 virus, the park remains open. However they are instituting a new way to experience it beginning today (March 26) and continuing through at least mid April. The main walking path, which is a large dirt road loop, will temporarily be a drive-thru instead. Visitors stay in their car to pay then drive through on their own with staff standing in front of various exhibits to see the animals. There is another large safari section that can normally be seen on their own safari bus and I assume that closed previously.
The park experience is being revised based on days. Sunday through Thursday they will continue as a drive-thru experience, which started as a response to the Covd-19 restrictions. Friday and Saturday they will revert to a standard walk-through experience. The safari bus (through a savanna not available to visitors otherwise) has resumed as well. More information here: Drive-Thru and Walk-In Hours of Operation -
2022 News: On February 2nd, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) four-toed hedgehog named Star. 登录 Facebook On February 8th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.0.2) generic tigers named Equinox and Exodus from an unnamed facility on the East Coast. 登录 Facebook On March 29th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) North American river otter named Totter passed away due to liver failure and other unspecified complications. 登录 Facebook On April 5th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) green iguana named Imperial which is now on exhibit. 登录 Facebook On May 7th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) Nubian ibex named Zeri was born on April 19th and is now on exhibit. Good morning, and happy Mother’s Day weekend! ✨ We are excited to introduce you to Zeri (pronounced like berry), our almost 3 week old Nubian ibex.... | By Out of Africa Wildlife Park | Facebook 登录 Facebook On May 11th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) Burmese python (granite morph) named Clyde which is now on exhibit. 登录 Facebook On June 8th, it was reported that a (1.0) common warthog named Hamilton attacked a keeper causing lacerations to their arm and leg. Despite this, they made a full recovery. Worker attacked by warthog at Out Of Africa Animal Park | 12news.com On October 13th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) African crested porcupine named Kizmit which is now on exhibit. 登录 Facebook On October 15th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) generic tiger named Jubilee passed away at the age of 17. 登录 Facebook On November 20th, the zoo announced they have (1.1) Patagonian cavies named Bean and Sprout as well as a new (1.0) capybara named Bouy. 登录 Facebook
On January 9th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) spotted hyena named Chitabe passed away on January 8th at the age of 24. 登录 Facebook
Nooo… well, at least he lived a nice long life for a hyena. He and Chipa were the first hyenas I ever saw in-person, and I will never forget when he (or maybe it was Chipa) growled at my sister and her friends because they thought he was a wolf on my first trip to Out of Africa. RIP, Chitabe. You were one cool Crocuta.
On January 14th, the zoo announced that co-owner of Out of Africa Wildlife Park, Dean Harrison, passed away at the age of 75 after succumbing to liver cancer. 登录 Facebook
On March 11th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) dromedary camel named Humphrey passed away after a decline in health caused by bad joints. Out of Africa Wildlife Park On April 6th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) serval named Katika passed away at age 24. Out of Africa Wildlife Park
On May 23rd, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) desert tortoise named Agave after he was found by Arizona Game and Fish in an illegal breeding situation. Out of Africa Wildlife Park On June 30th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) king cobra named Galaxy passed away. Out of Africa Wildlife Park On July 7th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) sable antelope named Makari was born on May 31st and is now on exhibit. Out of Africa Wildlife Park
On July 21st, the zoo announced that a (1.0) addax named Zaire was born on July 7th. Help us welcome baby Zaire... - Out of Africa Wildlife Park
On November 22nd, the zoo announced that their (0.1) serval named Nikala passed away at age 24. It is with heavy hearts that... - Out of Africa Wildlife Park
