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| - Wonderful place for children, our toddler daughter loves every inch of this park. From the petting zoo, to the easy-access exhibits, to the play areas and water features. The Phoenix Zoo is pretty expansive and has many interactive attractions including Monkey Island and the Kid's zoo area. The new orangutan habitat is pretty awesome- easy to spend time there watching them play. You have all of the traditional exhibits: lions, tigers, elephants, rhinos, monkeys, bears, cats, and birds. There's an Arizona area that contains animals indigenous to the area (reptiles and spiders for the kids!). There's plenty of benches along the walkways to stop and rest from the sun/heat. You can also visit one of the many food and drink stations located around the park. Grab a cold bottle of water, soda, or the snow cones seem to be popular in the summer time. If you're a resident, the zoo membership is worth considering. At $40 per person it's paid for after a few visits. A no brainer for families with small kids. I believe the PHX Zoo is ranked one of the Top 10 zoos for kids- and it's well deserved. The grounds are kept very clean and is typically packed with large crowds during peak times and cooler months. The zoo hosts lots of great events throughout the year- including Zoo Lights during winter months, a Halloween event, several marathons, and other fun things to do. Members receive discounts on these events.
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