Zoos
Navajo Nation Zoo
📍 34 AZ-264, Window Rock, AZ 86515🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Navajo Nation Zoo
Navajo Nation Zoo is a zoo in Window Rock, AZ. The zoo functions as a rescue and rehabilitation center, with animals kept long-term only if they cannot survive in the wild, making rehabilitation and release a core mission rather than traditional captive display. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 443 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Best For
- All ages
- Admission
- Free (donations accepted)
- Highlights
- Local animals, Navajo cultural education, kids play area
- Visit Duration
- 15-30 minutes
💡 Did You Know?
- The zoo functions as a rescue and rehabilitation center, with animals kept long-term only if they cannot survive in the wild, making rehabilitation and release a core mission rather than traditional captive display
- Educational exhibits uniquely integrate information about how local animals fit into Navajo culture, combining zoological education with indigenous cultural context
- The zoo operates on a free admission model with donation boxes throughout the park, making it accessible to all visitors regardless of economic means
- The venue can be fully explored in 15-30 minutes on foot, making it a compact, focused educational experience that features local animal species in naturalistic habitats
💬 What Visitors Say
- Bring your own water bottle - there are no working water fountains throughout the park despite it being a walking venue in Arizona
- Plan 15-30 minutes for a complete walk, but allow extra time if you want to read the educational plaques about how animals fit into Navajo culture - this is a unique educational feature of this zoo
- Restroom facilities are located in the back near the bears exhibit, not near the entrance, so plan accordingly and don't rely on the portable john at the front
- Entry is always free with donation boxes throughout - this is a rescue and rehabilitation center, so your donation directly supports animal care and release programs
- Bring kids to the covered playground area with swings, slides, and climbing structures, and take advantage of the many picnic tables throughout the park for a full day outing
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