Phoenix Zoo - Phoenix Zoos and Aquarium

Full Amenity List

• Picnic Tables
• Concessions-Food Available
• Gift Shop
• Wheelchair Accessible

Descriptions from Across the Web

• We have approximately 1,200 animals on exhibit at our Zoo, including our collections of mammals, fish, invertebrates, birds, and reptiles. We have approximately 2.5 miles of walking trails. The Zoo has been divided into four different trails; usually the Africa and Tropics Trails take about an... more on Phoenixzoo.org
• "We will inspire people to live in ways that promote the well-being of the natural world. We will achieve excellence in ecosystem exhibition, education, and conservation; we will be a principal attraction for residents and visitors." The Phoenix Zoo dates its origin back to 1961 when Robert Mayta... more on Aza.org
• The 125 acre Phoenix Zoo, in Papago Park stars the usual suspects in their usual re-created habitats. Kids can get up-close and personal with chickens, goats, sheep,and mules at the 4 acre Harmony Farm. This fine ... more on manual_books
• 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 ... more on TripAdvisor
• Voted one of the nation's Top Five Zoos for Kids, the Phoenix Zoo is a young, privately-owned zoological park thriving on 125 acres in the heart of the Southwest.Open 364 days a year, the nonprofit attraction offers Valley families two and a half miles of beautiful desert walking paths divided be... more on GoCityKids.com

Directions

From the North/Northwest I-17 (Black Canyon Freeway) to I-10 East (downtown) to 202 East (Red Mountain Freeway). Alternate route: 51 South to 202 East. Exit at Priest Drive. Go north (left) on Priest, which becomes Galvin Parkway. Turn right at the first

At Papago Park

Hours

Summer Season 2007 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekends

Miscellaneous

• Admission: Adults (ages 13-59): $14 Seniors (ages 60+): $9 Children (ages 3-12): $6 Ages 2 and under: Free Tickets can be purchased online.
• Events: http://www.phoenixzoo.org/events/special_events/special_events.aspx
• Year Built: 1962

Other Web Resources

• Read more about Phoenix Zoo on Yahoo! Travel
• www.phoenixzoo.org
• http://www.visitmesa.com
• http://www.visitphoenix.com
• http://www.travelalaska.com