Phoenix Zoo

Plan at least 4+ hours if you want to see all the animals. It is a huge zoo, both in size and in the variety of animals on exhibit. The Arizona landscape in the savanna area adds a wonderful element of authenticity and ambience that other zoos don't have. There are lakes, little islands for monkeys to call home without netting, and so much to see. This is a wonderland for children as well. Lots to do to keep them entertained all day.

It's definitely worth the $40/person for adult admission. And if you live in the area, the membership is well worth the investment as well.

Highly recommended.

This is a great zoo. My kids had an awesome time. They have a lot of exhibits and also places to eat and playgrounds. My kids loved the petting zoo the most. The flamingos and orangutan were also pretty popular. They have a big beautiful lake with islands that different animals hang out on, and it has a beautiful mountain backdrop. We were really glad we got membership passes.

It was a nice facility that I can’t wait to come back to with my family and explore more. Every staff member was extremely helpful, always smiled and seemed to want to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome. Every staff member was able to answer any random question I had, even if it had nothing to do with the area they worked in. I also enjoyed the amount of animals you could learn about at this Zoo. The food was yummy and very fresh. It was a truly enjoyable experience. The time went by too fast because I was having so much fun learning.

This is a wonderful zoo. It great for all ages. They have a very ample variety of animals there. It's separated into sections, so it's easy to see everything without trying to figure out the place. It's a big place, so be ready to walk! It's worth it, though, and they have seating benches all over the place. Note: Going during summer time could be very, very hot!

We had an exceptional day at the Phoenix Zoo. We went on a Friday and there was only light foot traffic. Additionally, the weather was very mild with temps in the 60s and slightly overcast. These two factors meant all the animals were very active, and we felt lucky to see and hear many that we had not before, including the lion's roar, and the Cheetah's chirping!

This was the perfect day to go. If you can arrange it, a weekday in February is perfect 👌

The Phoenix Zoo is a fun place…even for adults. There are a lot of exhibits to see, and the walking trail is well laid out and easy to navigate. There is still some ongoing construction, but it didn’t take away from our fun and excitement.

When Zoo Lights returns, I highly recommend you go. Beautiful light shows and it’s different seeing the zoo after dark.

Had so much fun here! Came to the zoo on a mother/daughter trip and it did not disappoint! Definitely got my steps in here! They had so many cool animals and displays. Don’t forget to ride the camel! Also they have tons of refreshment options and a great gift shop. I really enjoyed it!

Visited on the weekend for the ZooWalk for Autism Research. What a fun event! They had lots of booths and we even got free t-shirts. The only animal we missed that we really wanted to see was the elephants. I was also sad about the snake enclosure

This zoo was a lot of fun to go to! We got there right at 9am and was able to finish by noon (that’s without stopping frequently for food and drink and doing activities)
Walking around is not bad here. For the most part, it’s pretty flat and not super hilly. Lots of cool and unique animals to see
Staff was super helpful and informative and looked like they actually enjoy their jobs caring for the animals and teaching
Definitely recommend stopping by when you have the chance

I loved this zoo. Animals are given a good care. There are plenty of customer friendly services. Took me three hours to walk the whole zoo and see all animals. There are camel rides there. Parking lot is very large. Was easy to find free lots

Hands down the BEST zoo I've been too! There's sooo much to do! The zoo itself is spacious and you can tell workers take pride of their work.

All the animals were visible during our visit and their enclosure made it easy to access them but still built so they are unbothered.

Highlight was the walking monkey enclosure. The staff was very informative and willing to educate people.

This zoo is awesome! We loved that they are part of the zoo network so if you show your zoo membership from your home zoo you get 50% off your admission ticket. There's a ton of things to do at this zoo. Our daughter loved the camel ride and the carousel.

Phoenix Zoo Lights is an absolute delight! The mesmerizing light show combined with the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the animals makes for an unforgettable experience. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our time there, and we've already decided to make this an annual tradition. The atmosphere is magical, and it's the perfect way to create lasting memories with loved ones. We can't wait to come back next year!

We traveled to Phoenix Zoo for the Zoo Lights. The weekday was a lot less people and more calm. The food is reasonable priced and I think it will be about $20 total without drinks currently for 2 people. The Holiday drinks were also $20 total for 2 people. The gift shop was nice too.

Came to the Zoo lights with some good friends and the atmosphere was good, the weather was cold but tolerable. Lots of walking, so come comfortable and don't expect to see any animals besides vultures and ducks, and we were lucky to see a fox. My high point was the hot chocolate with marshmallows.

To say I love this zoo would be an understatement! I enjoy this zoo more than the San Diego Zoo. The size is just perfect, and without a lot of steep hills. There is a lot of shade at the zoo, which is super important in Phoenix 🌞. Everything is immaculate, and the zoo employees have always been very courteous. The zoo has splash pads for the kids, a really nice merry-go-round and a tram. The animal exhibits are organized with a lot of fun information for kids. There are a lot of bathrooms 🚻, which is always helpful. Another bonus: you can take in a cooler and eat a picnic lunch by the water. We purchased a Family Zoo Membership, which is a great deal if you live nearby. Be sure to check out the Monkey Village if you go. It's very unique. Parking is free, and the walk to the gate is reasonable. The zoo rents scooters and strollers. Another huge benefit to membership: Members get in one hour early. The zoo has the usual animal exhibits that would be typical at most zoos. I am so grateful to have this zoo available to visit as a local.

Fantastic zoo! We especially enjoyed all the cool reptiles, desert animals, camel riding ($6 or $8?) and the petting zoo with lots of cute goats. This zoo is very large and spread out, so be ready to walk a lot! Next time I want to rent the motorized animals you can ride around the park (charged by the minute)!

Zoolights is one of our favorite Holiday traditions!! Every year the light show and displays are different, we look forward to seeing what creative light displays will come next year! Some pointers, buy tickets in advance online, go mid week, between 8pm - 10:30 there is less of a crowd than arriving between 5:30 - 7:00.

I went to the Phoenix Zoo with my wife and daughter to see the Zoo lights for the holiday season. This is my second year going to this event. It’s alway a great time and puts us into the holiday mood. Didn’t see much animals because how dark it was. That’s to be expected. Lights were beautiful to say the least. Make sure you get some hot cocoa when you are there.

A truly beautiful zoo with gorgeous animals, pretty good food options, and a cute gift shop. We bought the membership and enjoy every visit here. Highly recommend the manta feeding exhibit!! The rays are so friendly.