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Phoenix Zoo

455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008 (Camelback East)
602-273-1341
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Ranked #17 of 120 attractions in Phoenix
Type: Zoos
Owner 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 » Owner 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 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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Chandler, AZ
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

We live in the Phoenix area so we've been to this zoo several times and after our last visit we decided that we won't come back. At least not any time soon. Every time we go there we get extremely frustrated and here is why. It's expensive to get in. We had a free child admission coupon and still paid... More

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Ohio City, Ohio
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12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Love the zoo,perfect for couples or families be prepared too walk,wear comfy shoes and hydrate before,during and after- (visiting during summer months)-also when its hott the animals move slowly and in the shade too keep cool so maybe difficult too see a select few go early morning and enjoy,how about after the Zoo find a Water and Ice store nearby... More

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Reno, Nevada
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18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

We visited the zoo in February. Even given that it was still winter, it was hot and animals seemed to be much more active during morning before it really heated up. Paths/landscaping is really nice and I thought the habitats were great and animals looked well cared for. The African savannah exhibit is particularly impressive-- could have sat and watched... More

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Mammoth Spring, Arkansas
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6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013 via mobile

This was a nice zoo! Everything was kept up nicely and they had lots of different animals. They even had splash pads to help beat the heat. That ended up being our 5 year old's favorite thing. Lol. It's a little pricey though. It cost us $50 for 2 adults and a child. Other than that I was impressed. Don't... More

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phoenix, az
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

The biggest zoo I've been to is in Omaha, Nebraska and the one in Phoenix is pretty big too. You just don't want to walk around too much when it's 120 degrees outside.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

We try to visit zoos whenever we travel. We had a red-eye flight out of Phoenix and needed something to fill our day. I don't think we could have done any better. Being a "member" at another affiliated zoo cut our admission in half - which was a very pleasant bonus. This is a great zoo! We were going to... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

This is a great family venue. Not expensive and one can spend the whole day there seeing animals. Play area for the kids. Snack bars and picnic areas.

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Swanton, Ohio
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

A very nice zoo, not as big as most large metro zoos. Go early in the day the pathways are generally not shaded. Don't forget sunscreen. We took 2, 6, 7, and 8 year old grandchildren. We paid extra to let them feed the giraffes, the 2 year old was afraid of them. We also paid extra for the stingray... More

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Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
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5 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013 via mobile

This is a great zoo. A large variety of animals in a large space. Unique animals such as Komodo dragons and cheetahs. Staff is friendly and informational. Great experience for the admission price. Only down side to the zoo is the location due to high temps in the summer.

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Glendale, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

We are season pass holders and has a blast on the water area of the zoo. My children can spend all day there and never get bored. The food is delicious and reasonably priced.

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