"5"^^ . "0"^^ . . "0"^^ . . . "2013-11-06T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . "This is my go-to getaway spot. When you enter, you are no longer in Phoenix, Arizona. \nOne moment it could be Africa, or South America. That's how authentically the exhibits are displayed. \n\nThere is a petting zoo, a farm-like area where children (and adults!) can milk a fake cow, and so many walking paths that it never feels very crowded. \n\nMy family and I are members and it is so worth the price. \n\nJust one last word of advice, if you do plan on going to the zoo a lot, they have camera guys positioned at the entrance to take your family photo so they can sell it to you on the way out (just like Disney Land), so either pose every time and nod your head when they say, \"Enjoy the Zoo!\" Or take an immediate right and walk down by the exit and avoid the paparazzi..."^^ .