We live in Tempe so it is a drive to get out there, but it is worth it!
My kids like this place much better than the Phoenix Zoo
They have all the zoo animals, plus a pretty awesome aquarium.
The kids like feeding the giraffes, white tigers, lions, tigers, and leopards. They occasionally have baby animals which the kids love.
The aquarium has a lot of unusual see creatures both fresh and salt water, lime barracuda and piranha.
The kids can also touch slipper lobsters and stingrays.
They also have some fun rides, like a sky ride and log ride.
The one catch is it is pretty expensive about $28 for adult and $15 for kids but you can get online or mail delivered coupons for $4 off per person.
Plus the rides and food are extra.
They are not too picky about bringing in snacks or drinks to the park. I think they have signs but they don't seem to care much.
Definitely better than Phoenix Zoo