Zoo Fun Near Phoenix

Feed the lorrikeets in the aviary. Twice a day, zoo-goers can hold a slice of apple while these colorful birds land on you to eat the treat you're holding! The big cats are always fascinating to me. Don't miss the wildlife show!

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I've been to this zoo twice now. Both times I went because they had babies to see. Last year, 3 baby white tigers were out for us to admire. They were adorable! When I went back this year, they still had 1 of them--all grown up! There was supposed to be a baby leopard, but we never saw him. Turns out he was in a small cage near the large leopard, but there was no sign to tell us to look for him there. We were disappointed to miss it. The giraffe feeding dock can be fun. One time the giraffes were hungry and came eagerly to hold out their enormously long tongues so we could pour some food onto them. This time, they didn't even come near us. The rhino is big and beautiful. The primates have an island with trees, ropes & bridges to play on. This zoo is small, so the animals are rarely hiding so deeply you can't see them. The animals seem to be content. I didn't notice any nervous behavior. There is a wildlife encounter show that is great. This zoo is not crowded, so you can see the show up close. We had no problem sitting on the front row for this show. There is a kangaroo "walkabout" where you can see the kangas up close. They may even cross the path in front of you! The huge male is kept behind a separate fenced area, however. He looks very powerful and I was grateful he was securely away from people. There is a new playground for the kids, a petting zoo with goats, pigs and deer, a train ride (separate admission) around the property, and a carousel. This zoo is planned so that you can get pretty close to the animals and get a great appreciation for their beauty!