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Phoenix Zoo

455 North Galvin Parkway, 64th Street Between Van Buren & Mcdowell Roads, Phoenix, Arizona 85008
Description: Like the nearby Desert Botanical Gardens, also in Papago Park, the Phoenix Zoo is another Phoenix Point of Pride. This non-profit zoo was founded by the Maytag family in 1962, and is home to over 1,300 animals on its 125...Read More
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    thing to do in Phoenix
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    4 out of 5 stars

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Phoenix Zoo Reviews

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Safari Train and Monkeys

  • 5 out of 5 stars by weeblewobble46 from Marietta, Georgia
  • March 6, 2011
Quote: We were fortunate enough to have complementary tickets to the Phoenix Zoo and the good weather to enjoy walking around the zoo.First stop for Grandson#1 was the "train". That is the passion of a 2yr old! He sang the "Choo Choo Soul" song while... Read the full Phoenix Zoo review

From journal Phoenix , Again!

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Phoenix Zoo (The)

  • 5 out of 5 stars by weeblewobble46 from Marietta, Georgia
  • March 31, 2008
Quote: The Phoenix Zoo is more than the normal zoo. It is also a sanctuary habitat for the animals that live there. The paths meander beneath shading trees - keeping you cool as you wander from exhibit to exhibit. For a nominal fee you can also take a... Read the full Phoenix Zoo review

From journal Phoenix Flora

You Call this a "Zoo"????

  • 1 out of 5 stars by northerndynasty from Ft Laud, Florida
  • February 19, 2008
Quote: Ok, clearly the writers of previous reviews are desperately hungry for entertainment. I just went through this "zoo" yesterday, and I found it nothing more than a bunch of displays with 1 or less animals in them. The animals always huddled towards... Read the full Phoenix Zoo review
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Phoenix Zoo

  • 5 out of 5 stars by mh75 from Harrisonburg, Virginia
  • April 25, 2007
Phoenix Zoo
Quote: Living in Tucson, we are just under two hours from Phoenix. This is good for many reasons, one of which is that Phoenix has an awesome zoo. The Phoenix Zoo is the largest non-profit zoo in the United States, at 125 acres of land. There are 2.5... Read the full Phoenix Zoo review

From journal Old home Arizona

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Phoenix Zoo

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Prachi Nagpal from Naperville, Illinois
  • December 26, 2005
Phoenix Zoo
Quote: This review describes our trip to the Phoenix Zoo. It is fun picnic place for both the young and adults. The zoo is huge spread over an 100 acres and has around 2.5 miles of walking trails that have been designated as Tropics, African, Arizona, and... Read the full Phoenix Zoo review

From journal Phoenix: The Valley of Sun

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Phoenix Zoo

  • 4 out of 5 stars by wanderer 2005 from Phoenix, Arizona
  • October 4, 2005
Phoenix Zoo
Quote: The Phoenix zoo is a privately owned, non-profit sanctuary that offers the animals wide open spaces to run free in large enclosures. The grounds are split into different themes like the Africa Trail, Harmony Farm and the Arizona Trail, directing... Read the full Phoenix Zoo review

From journal Desert Oasis

Phoenix Zoo

  • 4 out of 5 stars by jasper8880 from Brandon, Florida
  • September 20, 2003
Quote: We went early in the morning (they open at 7am) and beat the heat. We were asked by the staff if we wanted to go behind the scenes and help feed the animals! Very memorable! Staff also gave us lots of info on the animals as they were feeding. We... Read the full Phoenix Zoo review

From journal Scottsdale

The Phoenix Zoo

  • 3 out of 5 stars by azprincess from Chandler, Arizona
  • June 19, 2003
Quote: In this traditional family zoo, habitats of thousands of animals are situated along four main trails. At the end of your visit, stop at the zoo's playground for a chance to rest on a park bench while the kids expend any energy they may have left... Read the full Phoenix Zoo review

From journal Family Fun in Phoenix!

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Phoenix Zoo

  • 3 out of 5 stars by BurliBear from Overland Park, Kansas
  • November 28, 2002
Phoenix Zoo
Quote: Phoenix has a nice zoo that will get you plenty of exercise. There is a lot of walking between exhibits and in a couple of cases around exhibits. They have a bear exhibit where the bears have lots of room to roam. The exhibit is in an area... Read the full Phoenix Zoo review

From journal Valley of the Sun - Phoenix, AZ