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Aisha L.
Verified visit · 2 months ago
★★★★★
Beautiful zoo and so well kept. Come early in summer — it gets warm by noon. The splash area was a lifesaver.
About
A whole wild world, right in Papago Park
The Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest nonprofit zoos in the country — 125 acres of trails winding past jaguars, giant tortoises, orangutans, and more than 3,000 animals from around the globe. It's the kind of place where a stroller-nap turns into a first "did you see that?!" moment. Come for the animals, stay for the safari cruiser, splash pad, and rotating seasonal trails. Plan a couple of hours or make a whole day of it — your pass gets you in either way.
Est. 1962NonprofitStroller-friendly2–4 hr visitGreat for ages 1–12
Things to do here
All part of one visit — no extra tickets, no upsell.
Safari Cruiser
Hop the narrated tram loop and rest your feet while you spot the big exhibits.
Dinosaurs in the Desert
Life-size animatronic dinos along a shaded desert trail. Roars included.
Keeper encounters
Meet the animals up close and hear their stories from the people who know them best.
Nature Play
A hands-on outdoor play area where little ones build, dig, and get happily messy.
Cool-down zone
Foam parties and a splash pad to beat the Arizona heat on warm mornings.
Fresh habitats
Newly opened exhibits bring even more species home to the desert.
Access & important info
✓ Included any day
One Free General Admission Ticket
No blackout days — your Arizona pass gets you in whenever they're open.
Mon
10:00 AM
8:00 PM
Tue
10:00 AM
8:00 PM
Wed
10:00 AM
8:00 PM
Thu
10:00 AM
8:00 PM
Fri
10:00 AM
10:00 PM
Sat
9:00 AM
10:00 PM
Sun
9:00 AM
8:00 PM
IncludedNot included / blackout
Address
455 North Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85008-3431
Member reviews✓ Verified pass redemptions
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Aisha L.
Maria R.MR
Maria R.
Verified visit · 2 months ago
★★★★★
We go almost every weekend now. The kids love the dinosaurs and I love that it’s already paid for. Easiest yes of my week.
JT
James T.
Verified visit · 3 months ago
★★★★★
Shady trails, friendly keepers, and the safari cruiser saved our legs. Perfect half-day with the grandkids.
Around the web
Summary of public reviews
Public reviews describe the zoo as shady, well kept, and easy to navigate with a stroller. The safari cruiser and the seasonal dinosaur trail draw the most mentions. Heat is the recurring caution: visitors repeatedly advise arriving at opening through the summer.
What comes up most
Well kept640Good for toddlers512Safari cruiser388 Hot by midday274Food is pricey96
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