Phoenix Zoo
One of the largest non-profit private zoos in the United States, where you can feed giraffes up close. A popular choice for family outings.
The zoo is located in Papago Park and is divided into areas including Africa, a tropical rainforest and an Arizona trail. It houses about 3,000 animals, and its breeding programme for the Arabian oryx is well known. The giraffe feeding platform, the ape house and the children's area are the most popular. The ZooLights festival held on winter evenings is an annual local event. Admission is about USD 35, and buying tickets online is recommended. The zoo opens in the morning in summer, so avoid the midday heat.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00 (summer 07:00–13:30)
Nearby sights
- Papago Park & Hole-in-the-Rock
- Desert Botanical Garden
- Tempe Town Lake
- S'edav Va'aki Museum (Pueblo Grande)
- Old Town Scottsdale
- Camelback Mountain
- Heritage Square & Rosson House
- Arizona Science Center