Private Guided Tour

Located in Prescott, Arizona, Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary offers a distinctive way to connect with wildlife through their Private Guided Tour. This intimate one-hour experience invites visitors to dive deeper than a casual stroll through a zoo. With a maximum group size of nine, you’ll enjoy personalized attention from knowledgeable guides who bring the animals—and their stories—to life.

Heritage Park isn’t your typical zoo; it’s a wildlife sanctuary dedicated to native and endangered species of the southwestern United States. Wandering through the sanctuary’s walkways, you encounter a landscape of rugged granite outcrops and desert vegetation—a fitting backdrop where animals such as mountain lions, bobcats, Mexican wolves, and black bears roam enclosures designed to mimic natural habitats. The tours emphasize education and conservation, offering insights into the ecology, behavior, and unique challenges these species face in a changing world.

Whether learning how the sanctuary rehabilitates injured wildlife or studying animal adaptations to arid environments, visitors leave with a genuine appreciation for desert ecosystems and the complexity of wildlife management. Founded in the early 1990s, Heritage Park plays a critical role in regional conservation efforts, combining public outreach with hands-on animal care. What sets this experience apart is its focus on small groups and customized storytelling.

Guides tailor the tour's depth and pace based on your questions and interests, making it equally accessible for families, wildlife enthusiasts, or educators. For outdoor adventurers in Prescott and beyond, these tours offer a rare chance to connect meaningfully with native wildlife without leaving town. Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary grounds visitors in the landscapes and conservation stories unique to the Southwest, making it a standout destination for anyone passionate about wildlife and habitat preservation.