Phoenix Zoo

02/19/2008 Posted by northerndynasty

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 the back of the areas making them completely unviewable. I guess it was a zoo of Rocks n Sticks. Furthermore, the prices for food (this isn't a suprise) is not just a ripoff, it's nothing short of thievery! No one item of food was worth what they wanted. Plain and simple - go find somewhere else to entertain yourself...

Pros: Water fountains were free...

Cons: Everything other than the free water fountains....

06/11/2007 Posted by lady_gwenavere

It was fun before you walk the entire thing though (its huge) you might want to rent one of their family cycles they hold the entire family. You'll be able to peddle through the whole thing. Take the kids in swimsuits they have a fun water area to keep cool! Def. Worth the trip!

Pros: kids water area, family bicycles, its huge

Cons: you'll need an entire day if your walking it.

04/21/2003 Posted by mpierson

Great zoo! Great attractions! Beautiful location!!! There is very little I would want changed - except to maybe have more marine exhibits.

12/23/2002 Posted by dragon_circ

The worst zoo I've ever seen....poor conditions, tiny cages for wildcats, poor layout. The most enjoyable part was the bridge views upon entering. Save your admission fee and take in the views of the large fish, turtles, and birds around the entrance bridge.

12/13/2002 Posted by KRISE0QT

WHAT A BETTER PLAYS TO HAVE TONS OF FUN WITH YOUR KIDS AND KNOW WHEN YOU GO HOME THEY WILL BE PASSED OUT!!!!!!

10/20/2002 Posted by linettea

During the cooler months is the perfect time to visit the Phoenix Zoo. With the weather becoming nicer, the animals are more active and viewing time is extended. All ages will love the variety of animals and activities to do at the zoo. Currently "Boo at the Zoo" is the featured special. After Halloween, the annual Zoo Lights will be taking off. This event is NOT to be missed. If you have never seen it put it on your MUST see this year. While the Phoenix Zoo may not be as big as San Diego's or others it is well maintained and has sufficient animals, trails and activities to keep a family busy on a full day outing.

10/03/2002 Posted by jlgolden66

While the Zoo is pretty good and an excellent value if you get a membership, it gets very, very hot in the summer months, and the variety of animals isn't that great. They should have more indoor exhibits, considering the heat. The food is overpriced and not very good. Zoo Lights is GREAT, but bring back the rope lights on the pathways!!

Pros: Zoo Lights, Memberships

Cons: Too few animals, Food is yucky

09/06/2002 Posted by hammer_hank

Get the membership and save $1M if you have kids... the zoo is up to date, the animals aren't caged and the exercise will do you good.

09/04/2002 Posted by marialegue

My daughter thought that it ws so much fun to go to the zoo. She loved to mile the fake cow!!! The childrens petting zoo and the play ground are great. I loved being here as well it kinda takes you away from everything for the day. The sprinklers in the middle of the zoo are a great way for the kdis to cool off after all the walking. I can't wait to go back!!!

Pros: good parking, easy to follow map

Cons: bathrooms far an few, no military discount

08/26/2002 Posted by pam2b

I BEEN TO THIS ZOO SINCE I WAS A CHILD,AND IT ALWAYS FUN TO GO HERE,MY 2 KIDS AGES 12 AND 9,LOVED THE CHILDREN PETTING ZOO HERE,ITS ALWAYS NICE TO GO TO THIS ZOO.

Pros: GOOD CHILDREN PETTING, ALOT OF ANIMALS TO SE, INEXPENSIVE