What a great place to wander around. The place is huge and the animals are very close, often in range of actual touching. Very good display of all animals, reptile house is cool, ocean section is fairly new and nice.
I had been by this place many times and finally went with my car club. I was surprised how well laid out the zoo was. Despite the heat of Arizona, all the residents of the zoo looked in excellent condition, the enclosures were clean and not cramped. The displays of "dragons" was well done with beautiful creatures very close up. A lot to learn at the zoo, read the signs and ask the guides. Rides are fun, the Sky Ride gives a great above ground view of the park, the Train is a 5/8 of a mile visit to large open areas with animals wandering around, the narration is good. The park does take several hours to view and even then you may miss a few things. Bring or buy a lot of water as it is dry out there and dusty. Great place to take the kids.