The Phoenix Zoo is an amazing, educational, always changing, enjoyable place for everyone of all ages. They are in the top 5 zoos for kids in the enitre country (no small feat). There is so much do to and see, I could begin to write it all out.
They are constantly expanding, evaluating, changing, and refurbishing for the greater good of the animals. The phoenix zoo is considered an animal sanctuary. In otherwords, when an animal outlives its "usefullness" to someone else (ie zoo, circus, et el) the zoo will take them in and care for them, in as natural enviornment as possible, until their deaths.
If you go during the warmer days, be sure to take a bathing suit or some dry clothes, as they have a water splash play area which has water shooting up from the ground. The kids love to run though with squeal of delight!
If you are going for the first time and do not have time for all of it-you must be sure to go to Monkey Village-it is an amazing experience and you are very likely to come face to face (literally) with the adorable spider monkey.
If you go more than once a year, a membership is a definte. You can also buy a zoo plastic cup-that way everytime you refill it-it is only a dollar. Great deal.
There is so much to do and see, with so many extra activities offered-you might want to check out their website as well. It is very user friendly.
The Phoenix Zoo is a MUST SEE!
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