We love visiting the zoo. Seeing the animals and being able to interact with some of them is one of our favorite things to do.
The zoo has many exhibits and numerous animals. It is really a lot of fun to walk around and experience the different habitats and see the animals. All the animals look healthy and happy. Also, the zoo is well laid out and easy to navigate. There are plenty of spots to take a breather or to just sit back and experience the wildlife.
I love the recent addition of Stingray Bay. We had been to another zoo where we got to feed and pet the stingrays and was really disappointed that the Phoenix Zoo didn't have that, but then a year later they added Stingray Bay as a permanent addition. It's amazing! You can pet the stingrays, which feel like wet velvet, and then at specific feeding times, you can purchase food to feed them. It's kind of scary at first, but they are really gentle creatures and it's super fun! I could spend hours petting and feeding the stingrays.
If you ever need something to do or want a great experience, definitely visit the zoo! I'd recommend going when it's cool out, especially since AZ gets so hot during the summer. It's no different at the zoo - it's all outdoors. Plus, during the winter they have Zoo Lights, which is really pretty at night.