Very large zoo with a ton of animals to see. We went on Veterans Day and everyone in Phoenix was there. Even with all the people it still was only really crowded in certain areas. Parking was a nightmare, but I doubt it’s bad during a normal day. Rhinos were the favorite

This was something to do to spend time with an 8 year old on a lovely AZ day. She enjoyed the zoo. But from an adult viewpoint, it was expensive, starting with the admission fee which did not include any extras like the Safari Cruiser camel rides, caraseul. Food was the usual outrageous. We requested a paper map and we’re referred to the QR code and told there were lots of signage in the park (there definitely were to try selling membership). However, the elephant (yes, singular) did not merit a sign. When we did find him/her, it was unavailable for an hour as it was receiving a shower. There was v little movement among the animals. We did get closeup to the rhino, baboon and giraffe. The zoo is definitely not comparable to others in cities much smaller in size. No penguins, polar bears, hippos. Phoenix Zoo has a ways to go!

We came to the Phoenix Zoo with family and a wide variety of ages of kids. We all had a blast at the zoo. It is a large zoo and there are tons of animals. We were there for a few hours and didn’t even see the entire zoo. The kids favorite part was the spider monkeys. You get to walk right into the exhibit. The monkeys were very active. The zoo was busy when we were there but you didn’t notice it with it being so big. The only downside is the price. It was expensive. There were also many things you had to pay extra for. Food was also expensive so we waited and ate when we left.

We were actually in Phoenix in June of 2022, but the application doesn't allow me to set it that far back. For a zoo in a major city, this was really disappointing. Many of the areas were closed off, and viewing for the animals was not great. Once they finish all the renovations that were in progress it may be pretty good.

Fun, but very expensive gift shop. Don’t suggest buying anything here. Lots of animals and great for little children. There’s a carousel for little kids and a playground being built on premises. Some cages are an incredibly small for there animals, some are bigger though. Not a great environment for older kids.

This zoo is in a beautiful location. It has several different ponds in the surrounding areas. The zoo itself is not very big. Entrance is about $40 for adults and $30 for children 3 and up. Once you’re inside. They nickel and dime you for everything else. I paid $6 a person for the ride around the park. It was pretty useless as they don’t stop to let you see the animals. If you’re not paying attention you miss it. It was $5 a person to pet the stingrays and more if you want to feed them. $3 a kid for the carousel. $10 for a soda and chips. By the time I left I had spent over $100 easy and didn’t really see many animals.

We have visited many zoos. This is a solid regional zoo experience. Animals seem well cared for and typical conservation messaging. However there aren’t a huge variety of animals and I wouldn’t consider it a destination zoo as I would several other big city zoos. Nonetheless it was a nice enough way to spend 3 or 4 hours outside

This is not one of the top ranked zoos in the United States. Not quite in the same league as the San Diego zoo. Nevertheless, if you are looking for a very enjoyable day for the family, this is a great place to go for a family. Children younger than 15 will particularly enjoy it. An adult ticket cost $38 and a child is $28. So a family of five could run to approximately $170. Nevertheless, this is an all day activity and significantly cheaper than Disneyland. And you will get a great deal of exercise walking around the zoo. This is a very spacious zoo and you get to cover a great deal of territory. They was a pretty good assortment of animals here. Three lions, a leopard, at least one elephant, and plenty of monkeys. There was also a rhino and camels. Speaking of camels, the camel ride is very popular. Eight dollars per person but the kids will really enjoy it. There is a shut to take you around the zoo, but that will cost you extra. At least eight dollars. Free parking are not too far from the entrance. The gift shop is OK but nothing to write home about. All in all a very enjoyable experience. A very good family activity if you live in or are visiting Phoenix or nearby, Scottsdale.

Such a great zoo to explore while in Phoenix. We had breakfast at one of the onsite restaurants and it was reasonably priced and delicious. All the animals were out and active which was great to see. All of the water mists throughout the zoo during the hot summer days were a definite bonus. Definitely be ready to do a lot of walking as we didn't want to miss anything and ended up doubling back to see our favorite animals.