i took my family to the phx zoo in march 2015. we arrived before noon. i was surprised how much admission was for 2 adults and 1 child. well, the family trip set me back $54 just for admission. i had to get that off my chest.
my family enjoyed the exhibits. we had no problem navigating the different paths at the zoo. the maps were very useful. most of the exhibits were vacant with animals. the premises was clean and organized. we bought lots of concession food and treats. prices were as expected. we had a good time and spent approximately 4 hours in the zoo. i'm not sure if i like the idea of making it mandatory for guests to exit through the gift shop. i felt like an animal being corralled.
we all had a good time and it was in the low 90's when we went.