If you want to go to a great zoo then the Phoenix Zoo is the place to go...right now they have construction going on, but its still pretty cool. This is my son's favorite place in the world to go because he loves all animals. All the animals are pretty visible and they really do have so many animals. I have been to other zoos and they do not have all the animals we do...they have a splash pad for kids that is awesome! The petting zoo is pretty cool...just make sure to wash your hands! They have an area that you can go in and be face to face wth monkeys...my son loves it...they are jumping over your head and are literally right there...but do not try to touch them! You can pet and feed stingrays...and feed the giraffes. They have a carousel for kids and camel rides too! I love to see the otters, giraffes, snakes, rhino, komodo dragons, tiger and mexican wolves (if they are out). There are so many animals and the layout is so cool...you get a nice little walk in...there are different trails like the Arizona Trail and so on...they have plenty of food but it is expensive so I would bring your own.