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Phoenix Zoo


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 126 attractions in Phoenix
Traveler Description:
You'll find nearly any animal you can think of at this 125-acre, internationally renowned zoo, where fascinating trails lead you through an African... more » You'll find nearly any animal you can think of at this 125-acre, internationally renowned zoo, where fascinating trails lead you through an African savanna, a tropical rainforest and the Arizona environs, complete with wildlife of the respective region. Highlights are the giant Galapagos tortoises and a baboon colony. « less
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Attraction type: Zoo, Other
Address: 455 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008
Tel: 602-273-1341
Fax: 602-273-7078

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4 of 5 stars
W0rld_Traveller22 18 contributions
Canada
Jun 9, 2009

The Phoenix Zoo is a very large zoo right outside the heart of Phoenix. The zoo has four distinct areas- the Arizona Trail, the Africa Trail, the Tropics Trail, and the Children's Trail. If you're planning on visiting the entire zoo, you should set aside a whole day for this. There are so many things to see and so many... more

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4 of 5 stars
AZbornandraised 1 contribution
Phoenix AZ
May 20, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This zoo, is an awesome zoo!! Lots of walking, and the animals, like us humans, do not enjoy the heat....so come early. Also, the food here is expensive. Enjoy the morning with the animals, then go and have an nice air conditioned lunch! more

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4 of 5 stars
HHills 2 contributions
Taos, NM
May 10, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My family liked the zoo a lot. Very nice. I wonder if the animals get too hot in the summer here? more

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5 of 5 stars
Stevied888 500 contributions
Brandon, Florida
Apr 6, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We really enjoyed this zoo because we had gone at opening and we were allowed to help feed some of the animals which is not an experience you get in most zoos. That made it all more interesting! more

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4 of 5 stars
girluncensored 19 contributions
WA
Mar 31, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

it's true that this is the most expensive zoo I have been to but I loved the natural setting and the nature trails. the walk-through monkey exhibit was a blast! more

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4 of 5 stars
lilsweetart69 5 contributions
California
Jan 11, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I haven't been here in a few years! I was excited to return this last November. We had such a blast. I loved all the animals and the new exibitz. It was great! A little over priced I think. But still lots of fun. The food was very over priced and not that great though. Still worth a visit if... more

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1 of 5 stars
AZMADMAN 1 contribution
Phoenix
Dec 31, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Hmmm.. where do I begin. I did not have a pleasant experience. First do not buy the Wild Pass, when I went 1/2 the stuff was closed- merry go round, camel rides, Tell that to a 3 and 4yo, Bus ride came around once and was completely full. Also EAT before you go or take food with you. The Grill... more

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2 of 5 stars
mikez68 5 contributions
Chicago, Illinois
Dec 11, 2008

Most animals are held in cramped enclosers. The bobcat and mounain lion looked so sad and lonely - most animals are also in their enclosures by themselves. This zoo is really depressing. The monkey, elephant and giraffe exhibits are the only ones worth seeing. more

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4 of 5 stars
ppolite 53 contributions
Goodyear, Arizona
Apr 17, 2008

I live about 25 minutes from the Phoenix Zoo and I love going to the Zoo at least once every 2 months. I have seasons passes and I take the whole family to get out to walk the whole zoo and get our exercise. The kids love the monkey area and watching the Orangutan family--The scenery is beautiful especially the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Wanderfool 14 contributions
NorthernMN
Feb 24, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This is a very cool zoo. I could've spent the entire day watching the orangutan family. There's a toddler who is constantly playing with its mom. The rainforest area was incredible. Spend half a day here and half a day at the Desert Botanical Garden nearby. more

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Phoenix Zoo Address

455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Tel: 602-273-1341 Fax: 602-273-7078