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Phoenix Zoo Lights
455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008
+1 602 273 1341 x7810 (Zoo) / +1 602 914 4344 (Zoolights)
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#21 of 249 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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Forget about polar bears and other cold-climate creatures; this zoo focuses its attention primarily on animals that come from climates similar to that of the Phoenix area (although the rainforest exhibit is an exception). Most impressive of the displays are the African savanna and the baboon colony. The Southwestern exhibits are also of interest, as are the giant Galápagos tortoises. The newest exhibit features monkeys from Central and South America. All animals are kept in naturalistic enclosures, and what with all the palm trees and tropical vegetation, the zoo sometimes manages to make you forget you're in the desert. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Price

Admission Sept-May $12 adults, $9 seniors, $5 children 3-12; June-Aug $9 adults, $7 seniors, $5 children 3-12

Credit Cards Accepted

visa,mastercard,amex,discover

Directions

Bus: 3

Area

At Papago Park

Hours

Early Sept to early Nov and early Jan to May daily 9am-5pm; early Nov to early Jan daily 9am-4pm; June to early Sept daily 7am-8pm

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