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Phoenix Zoo

455 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008

About 3hEasyBest in the morning

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Explore the diverse habitats of over 3,000 animals at the Phoenix Zoo, set amidst the scenic landscape of Papago Park. The zoo’s winding paths and interactive exhibits make it a perfect family-friendly outing.

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In PhoenixWildlife & natureFamily & kids attractions

What it's like

Visitor experience

Outdoor

Audience suitability

Family friendlyKid friendly

Time sensitivity

Best season: winter

Trip-planning (estimated)

Crowdedness: moderate

Road-trip relevance

Destination attraction

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Good to know

EntryThere's a charge

Elevation376 m

Where it is

Address455 North Galvin ParkwayPhoenix, AZ 85008

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Facts

Founded or opened1962

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From Wikipedia

The Phoenix Zoo opened in 1962 and is the largest privately owned nonprofit zoo in the United States. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the zoo was founded by Robert Maytag, a member of the Maytag family, and operates on 125 acres (51 ha) of land in the Papago Park area of Phoenix. It has been designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride.

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Names, place details, opening times and addresses © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence.

Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Facts: Wikidata (CC0).

Photo: Phoenix Zoo-2 by Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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