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Phoenix Zoo

Phoenix Zoo

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Camelback East, Phoenix
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    Melanie N.
    "Make sure to check out the Giraffe Encounter and feed a giraffe!"(18 Tips)
    Jonathan
    "ZooLights during the winter is amazing."(7 Tips)
    Virginia R.
    "Worth the membership price for my family of nine!"(13 Tips)
    Ryan
    "A must see! Has squirrel monkeys from central and south America."(8 Tips)
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  • Patty J.
    Patty JimenezJuly 19, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't be afraid of the summer. Members can get in at 6 am and Yakulla Caverns is a great spot to cool off and get wet.
  • Paula E.heart icon on user image
    Paula EmeighNovember 18, 2016
    Zoo lights is a fun event for young and old
  • Jay H.heart icon on user image
    Jay HartwigApril 27, 2015
    Got tickets on Living Social. Great way to spend a Saturday!
  • Kirk Y.
    Kirk YuhnkeJanuary 8, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Get kettle corn, its some of the best I've ever had!
  • Landry H.
    Landry HomsherOctober 13, 2014
    We enjoy each and every visit!
  • Brittany T.
    Brittany ThomasDecember 15, 2011
    Make sure your wife doesn't take your jacket out of the car before you leave for the Phoenix zoo... Or you might have to look like this--->
  • Marty O.heart icon on user image
    Marty O.January 3, 2017
    Easily covered in 2-2 1/2 hours
  • DeDe H.
    DeDe HernandezJanuary 3, 2016
    Beautiful day at the zoo:-)
  • Jonathanheart icon on user image
    JonathanJanuary 7, 2015
    ZooLights during the winter is amazing.
  • David L.
    David LaSpalutoNovember 11, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Oct.: Boo at the Zoo & Howl-oween; late Nov.-early Jan.: Zoo Lights; various other events throughout the year.
  • Ryanheart icon on user image
    RyanMay 20, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    A must see! Has squirrel monkeys from central and south America. Only exhibit of its kind in north america.
  • Candice R.heart icon on user image
    Candice RiveraOctober 30, 2015
    So much fun, you can bike ride through!
  • Jaime C.
    Jaime ChisholmOctober 6, 2012
    So much fun! Love this place!
  • Lesley S.
    Lesley SielskiSeptember 21, 2011
    Don't miss the Giraffe Encounter -- feed the giraffes, up close and personal!
  • Kathy W.
    Kathy WalderMay 14, 2012
    open early to beat the heat cool safari ride and other rides in the zoo
  • Phoenix Kiosk Inc.
    Phoenix Kiosk Inc.January 26, 2010
    Enjoy the beautiful AZ weather and check out the sleek Interactive Outdoor Kiosk out in front of the Conservation Center at the Zoo.
  • Jeff S.
    Jeff SandbergMay 12, 2017
    Bring your own water bottles or a camelback. They charge $3 for water
  • allison
    allisonApril 11, 2017
    Native Animals & up close and personal w/Orangutan #mike
  • Jeremy B.
    Jeremy BarlowFebruary 13, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    the baboons are most active around noon when they get fed by zoo staff
  • Kathryn D.
    Kathryn DaleNovember 26, 2011
    So much fun and not expensive at all. Great family time.
  • Jason H.heart icon on user image
    Jason HubbardMarch 30, 2014
    Pretty good zoo other than the idiots working the boat rentals.
  • 98.7 The Peak
    98.7 The PeakMay 27, 2011
    Lions are the largest African carnivores; basically, don't stick your hands through the fence!
  • Sujan A.
    Sujan AnnemApril 7, 2015
    A 'twilight' duck !!
  • Betty TheShenanigator D.heart icon on user image
    Go early for ZooLights to get a good parking spot.
  • Lisa M.
    Lisa M.May 10, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The birds will try to swipe your 16$ lunch off the table while you eat! Come prepared for battle.
  • Adam O.
    Adam OdehJuly 21, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Summer feeding times @ 8:00am,10:30am, and 12:30pm. It's quite the experience!
  • Michael M.
    Michael MarconiSeptember 28, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Come check out the awesome giraffes. You can even feed them. 10-11 am and 1-2 pm
  • ᴡ T.
    ᴡ TrujilloNovember 25, 2011
    wear comfortable walking shoes! Feed the giraffe!
  • Marcia Q.
    Marcia Q.November 12, 2010
    It can be a fulfilling experience, but not when the person is materialistic and does not enjoy beautiful sights of God's creations.
  • Robert H.
    Robert HillSeptember 18, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Take your bicycles. It's the way to go!
  • Michael C.heart icon on user image
    Michael CMarch 30, 2019
    Really nice zoo
  • Robert H.heart icon on user image
    Robert HoranAugust 11, 2013
    Fun night!
  • Betty S.heart icon on user image
    Betty SchlueterMay 5, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Nice merry go round.
  • Ted S.heart icon on user image
    Ted SadlowskiJanuary 21, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Great place
  • Lisa M.
    Lisa M.March 15, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Two splash pads! Great for summer visits.
  • JoAnn C.
    JoAnn CrohnDecember 24, 2011
    Arrive a little before 6 to get fabulous parking and no crowds.
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    hotboiAugust 11, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Beautiful place need to bring my little back...
  • Kim M.
    Kim MiltonMarch 2, 2013
    March is the best month to visit the zoo.
  • Christopher M.
    Christopher MurphyDecember 27, 2011
    Purchase tickets beforehand and avoid the 40 minute line to buy tickets.
  • Noah C.heart icon on user image
    Noah CurryApril 9, 2015
    Family Zoo Day with Nana!
  • Rob M.heart icon on user image
    Rob MApril 25, 2013
    Squirrel Monkey exhibit was awesome.
  • Lizzy A.heart icon on user image
    Lizzy ArizonaJuly 24, 2014
    Take the Dromedary Camel Ride!! $5
  • Michelle J.
    Michelle JungAugust 15, 2010
    Memberships here are so worth it! Komodo dragon exhibit is very cool!
  • Carolyn H.
    Carolyn HutsonMay 19, 2013
    Stingray Bay is so much fun!
  • Ashley A.
    Ashley AllenJanuary 24, 2011
    Stingray Bay is the BEST! Definitely a must!!
  • FamilyFun
    FamilyFunJanuary 18, 2012
    Be sure to visit Stingray Bay!
  • Nicolette M.
    Nicolette McFaddenOctober 29, 2010
    Check out the carousel in it's new home. Members can ride for $1
  • Flavia S.
    Flavia Sales-HolmanAugust 26, 2012
    Got here at 7am, best time ever
  • Alexandria B.
    Alexandria BriggsMay 15, 2013
    feeding the giraffe was awesome!
  • Rob P.heart icon on user image
    Rob PerezMay 7, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Be careful with food, the birds will snatch
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