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3 | As zoos go this is one of the best. Of course, it's hard to love any zoo after going to the one in San Deigo!\n\nI took my girls here this week (during spring break), and they loved it. We tried the paddle boats for the first time. FYI :30 min. is long enough (don't get suckered into buying a full hour unless your name... | en | 151 | zoos go one best course hard love zoo going one san deigo took girls week spring break loved tried paddle boats first time fyi min long enough get suckered buying full hour unless name lance armstrong kids could get enough petting zoo goat ask phoenix zoo affordable got three us plus paddle boats around snacks water ge... | 70 |
3 | If you've been to this zoo once or twice and think you've seen it all, think again. I had been to this zoo a few times over the years before moving to the Valley and thought it was a relatively nice zoo, but I had the same complaints as others who visit infrequently...namely the animals are not putting on a show.\n\nI... | en | 282 | zoo twice think seen think zoo times years moving valley thought relatively nice zoo complaints others visit infrequently namely animals putting since learned animals need change find favorite animal always asleep afternoon go morning find animals hiding august heat try going march animals largely creatures habit zoo h... | 124 |
2 | We went to the zoo this past Saturday because the weather was mild and beautiful and it seemed like a nice Memorial weekend activity. Apparently, a lot of other people had the same idea, because it was totally packed! Our favorite thing about the zoo was the way many of the habitats - most notably, that of the longhorn... | en | 152 | went zoo past saturday weather mild beautiful seemed like nice memorial weekend activity apparently lot people idea totally packed favorite thing zoo way many habitats notably longhorns built natural desert landscape papago peak gorgeous backdrop wildlife one really exhibit monkey habitat winding path bunch trees monke... | 74 |
2 | Unfortunately, the weather seems a little hot for the cute critters roaming this place (except for the reptiles)... but that did not deter me from checking it out. The planes flying overhead do not provide the most quiet sanctuary for these creatures, but there is plenty of parking and the admission cost is reasonable... | en | 113 | unfortunately weather seems little hot cute critters roaming place except reptiles deter checking planes flying overhead provide quiet sanctuary creatures plenty parking admission cost sure check monkey exhibit world step fenced arena holds least little spider monkeys one unique experiences ever zoo sure people would s... | 46 |
2 | I give it a 3 because the cages or whatever you call them are pretty small. There isnt much to see. This place definatly needs a make over. However I do always have a good time, the staff seems to really enjoy what they do. \nThey just need more shows and new animals, or exibits where you can see the animals. \nMaybe t... | en | 112 | give cages whatever call pretty small isnt much see place definatly needs make however always good time staff seems really enjoy need shows new animals exibits see animals touch aquarium section give stars shark sting ray petting area really dumb pay get luckily knew admission person let remember ridiculous price | 50 |
2 | Really, I would give this place 3.5 stars. It is a great, relaxing place to spend a cool day. DO NOT go when it is hot - you will be miserable and so are the animals. Overall, this is a pretty standard, older zoo. What distinguishes it, though, is the amazing desert backdrops. The best areas of the zoo are those that r... | en | 103 | really would give place stars great relaxing place spend cool day go hot miserable animals overall pretty standard older zoo distinguishes though amazing desert backdrops best areas zoo reflect local landscape especially big horn sheep area dramatically set papago peak aside kettle corn made site really good well want ... | 52 |
3 | Having a small daughter, walking the malls around here gets old. A friend and I recently took our girls to the zoo and had a great time. 99% of the zoo is stroller friendly. I think the only place I had to park it was the petting zoo and the monkey enclosure. Over all the zoo is beautiful and very well kept, even for i... | en | 158 | small daughter walking malls around gets old friend recently took girls zoo great time zoo stroller friendly think place park petting zoo monkey enclosure zoo beautiful well kept even age love exhibits really show arizona beautiful landscape highly recommend packing lunch eating picnic area though food abnormally high ... | 73 |
3 | I am definitely a fan. The place is clean and easy to walk. The animals have lots of room and the viewing is great. We spent about 6.5 hours walking and saw practically everything in the zoo. Theere is nothing remarkable about the collection of animals but the experience was among the best I have had overall at zoos in... | en | 117 | definitely fan place clean easy walk animals lots room viewing great spent hours walking saw practically everything zoo theere nothing remarkable collection animals experience among best overall zoos country food slightly priced much variety however enjoyed simple ample chicken cesar salad cost want something better br... | 54 |
2 | Reason 18,565,992 not to have kids: Phoenix Zoo. You walk in and before seeing any animals you are bombarded with gift shops, playgrounds, a carousel, food stands and stingray bay (admission required). Jesus I felt bad for those with younger ones who couldn't even be bothered by the animals but were lured by all the st... | en | 118 | reason kids phoenix zoo walk seeing animals bombarded gift shops playgrounds carousel food stands stingray bay admission required jesus felt bad younger ones could even bothered animals lured stops entrance qualms mentioned phoenix zoo offers decent variety animals hot climate exhibits fit nicely terrain wo die heat ex... | 62 |
2 | Phx Zoo is huge. Prepare for a lot of walking or paying for a tram. \n\nThe animals seem to have lost their minds a la \"Happy Feet\", but if you go to one of the cafes and buy a $45 hamburger, you'll forget all about their misery. Don't forget your collector's cup! Refills are only $1 each. \n\nBuy a membership if you... | en | 122 | phx zoo huge prepare lot walking paying tram animals seem lost minds la happy go one cafes buy hamburger forget misery forget collector cup refills membership plan going trust worth gets zoos like tucson zoo free lunch fill cooler save big bucks used buy junk gift shop carry toddler shoulder back car choice | 53 |
4 | Elephant day at the zoo yesterday was amazing!!! good day at the zoo. Highly recommended specially now that we are getting a good weather to spend the day outside | en | 29 | elephant day zoo yesterday amazing good day zoo highly recommended specially getting good weather spend day outside | 17 |
3 | I really dig this zoo. I had a blast feeding the stingrays- they are just like giant cuddly portabella mushrooms, i.e. AWESOME. The open monkey exhibit is great too. However, my favorite is the cabybara- the largest rodent in the world. My visit to the zoo is not complete without seeing the capybara in all of its s... | en | 131 | really dig zoo blast feeding like giant cuddly portabella mushrooms awesome open monkey exhibit great however favorite largest rodent world visit zoo complete without seeing capybara sassy glory understand folks uneasiness zoos worrying animals cramped hot etc really feel phoenix zoo far cry zoos circuses yore zoo impo... | 63 |
4 | Love the PHX Zoo!! All the animals were out and about and looked good. The weather was cooler in Oct. Staff was friendly. Kudos to @phoenixzoo on Twitter for getting us out and reminding us to go! | en | 37 | love phx zoo animals looked good weather cooler staff friendly kudos phoenixzoo twitter getting us reminding us go | 18 |
3 | I love the Phoenix zoo. So I grew up in south Phoenix and this was our go to field trip in elementary school. \n\nSeriously, we went every year. \n\nBut I was ok with that because I loved it. I've enjoyed picnics (the way too go, the food is not that great and it's expensive), birthday parties, and scavenger hunts here... | en | 151 | love phoenix zoo grew south phoenix go field trip elementary school went every year ok loved enjoyed picnics way go food great expensive birthday parties scavenger hunts even saw wedding nice day makes great walk bad water park type area kid looks refreshing splash summer afternoons unbearable trust thought shoving kid... | 67 |
4 | When we first got here I felt disappointed until I realized the zoo is much larger than it first appears. Particularly worthy of checking out - the lions and tigers. Also do not pass up the monkey walk. The little squirrel monkeys are fun to watch. \n\nBe sure to shell out the extra bucks to feed the giraffes. It's a u... | en | 81 | first got felt disappointed realized zoo much larger first appears particularly worthy checking lions tigers also pass monkey walk little squirrel monkeys fun watch sure shell extra bucks feed giraffes unique experience close large yet gentle creatures definitely favorite part date | 41 |
3 | I've been to many zoo's across the country and this one was pretty good. I am a nanny and I have taken the kids I nanny for there and they love it! It does have a lot of areas in it just for the kids that don't even include animals which can be great! Especially the splash pads with our AZ summers! Bring their suits an... | en | 120 | many zoo across country one pretty good nanny taken kids nanny love lot areas kids even include animals great especially splash pads az summers bring suits dry clothes nice enclosures animals great see animals also seem comfortable natural animals well definitely recommend checking family adult happen around definitely... | 52 |
3 | A great walk, with superb animals! The animal environments are very clean, and the inhabitants seem very happy with their man made homes. \n\nIf you happen to be in Phoenix during December or early January, make it a point to go check out the Zoo Lights. Weather will be much cooler then the summer months, and the light... | en | 82 | great walk superb animals animal environments clean inhabitants seem happy man made homes happen phoenix december early january make point go check zoo lights weather much cooler summer months lighting displays really inventive appealing zoo one better ones disappoint level | 40 |
2 | Meh, I was pretty unimpressed with the Phoenix Zoo.. Dont get me wrong, any zoo is cool as shit in my book, I just wasn't wowed at all by anything going on here.\n\nThere is an alright mix of animals, coolest ones included the giraffes, my favorite of course, the jungle cats and the stingrays we had to pay $3 each to h... | en | 389 | meh pretty unimpressed phoenix zoo dont get wrong zoo cool shit book wowed anything going alright mix animals coolest ones included giraffes favorite course jungle cats stingrays pay hang pet top pay another cup shrimp anchovies feed collectively two people one exhibit alone bought another adult admission steep say ray... | 171 |
2 | 8am, Sunday July 4th, AZ heat is rolling in already. You will own the zoo to yourself if you go with all these factors , but if you want to claim seeing any large animals during summer, you might want to try your luck at the 7am opening. We walked directly twds the tiger enclosure per the ticket window employee's sug... | en | 117 | sunday july az heat rolling already zoo go factors want claim seeing large animals summer might want try luck opening walked directly twds tiger enclosure per ticket window employee suggestion already debating bringing bikes hindsight sooo warm early crowds would recommend bikes move quickly return quickly back later s... | 57 |
2 | Perhaps the timing wasn't so good...those animals looked pretty exhausted to me. A tingle of animal cruelty red flags ran down my spine while cruising this place in about 110 degrees of hotness. Most of them were asleep in whatever sliver of shade they managed to squeeze under while the ones who had any type of pond/... | en | 98 | perhaps timing good animals looked pretty exhausted tingle animal cruelty red flags ran spine cruising place degrees hotness asleep whatever sliver shade managed squeeze ones type water definitely cool san diego zoo pretty much set bar standards decent wealth ice cream frozen lemonades animals could use air conditionin... | 48 |
3 | A very enjoyable zoo. I recommend taking someone that is mentally deficient. | en | 12 | enjoyable zoo recommend taking someone mentally deficient | 7 |
3 | Had a great time at the zoo :) \n\nPluses: \nYou can cover the entire zoo in 4 hours with lunch included. \nThey have animal experiences: we fed the giraffes ($4 pp) & rode a camel ($5 pp). \nThe grounds themselves are very nice, lots of shade. \nLots of photo ops. \nLots of kid focused activities: farm area, water fun... | en | 190 | great time zoo cover entire zoo hours lunch included animal experiences fed giraffes pp rode camel pp grounds nice lots shade photo ops kid focused activities farm area water fun area bring food zoo food zoo expensive animal experiences short spent approx minutes giraffe encounter camel ride combined many animals actua... | 87 |
1 | Well laid out zoo.Space good for animals...More for kids than adults. Zoo had limited number of animals...who were bored,listless,hiding mostly. Water ponds for animals were stagnant with algae! All in all Not a great experience. They are going to expand it seems...but they should pay more attention to the animals the... | en | 54 | well laid good animals kids adults zoo limited number animals bored listless hiding mostly water ponds animals stagnant algae great experience going expand seems pay attention animals celtcharm | 28 |
1 | The PHX zoo is a great place to take your kids to look at large, charismatic megafauna. However, if you are like me, you go to the zoo to try and learn something about the natural history and ecology of the animals on display. There is very little of this, the farthest that the signage goes is to tell you the contine... | en | 241 | phx zoo great place take kids look large charismatic megafauna however like go zoo try learn something natural history ecology animals display little farthest signage goes tell continent maybe lucky country animal lives zoo also mammal heavy get wrong love good mammal display also like see nice collection amphibians re... | 111 |
3 | Spent an amazing afternoon at the Phoenix zoo. The weather was perfect and it wasn't overly crowded. The animals musta missed the memo announcing our arrival as most were sleeping but they were at least sleeping out where you could see them. \n\nExtras are a bit pricey but overall it was a great way to spend the a... | en | 64 | spent amazing afternoon phoenix zoo weather perfect overly crowded animals musta missed memo announcing arrival sleeping least sleeping could see bit pricey overall great way spend afternoon outside enjoying wonderful fall weather | 32 |
3 | Lions and Tigers and Bears...ok maybe not bears, but lions and tigers and elephants and camels...the list could go on to describe the Phoenix Zoo! \n\nI've been visiting the Phoenix Zoo since I was a kid. It has everything a zoo should offer which is plenty of animals that you can actually see. It's true to the desert ... | en | 157 | lions tigers bears ok maybe bears lions tigers elephants camels list could go describe phoenix zoo visiting phoenix zoo since kid everything zoo offer plenty animals actually see true desert environment plenty family activities including option ride bikes ride camel visit petting zoo even party zoo also several events ... | 77 |
3 | Love ZooLights! We go every year. Wouldn't miss it for the world. | en | 12 | love zoolights go every year would miss world | 8 |
0 | Well I'm an Phoenician born AZ native so I've frequented the Phoenix Zoo many, many times throughout my life but after the trip today I don't think I'll be going back. It was so very sad to see so many tired looking, bored out their gourd, animals (they looked elderly) subjected to equally tired old surroundings. Many ... | en | 190 | well phoenician born az native frequented phoenix zoo many many times throughout life trip today think going back sad see many tired looking bored gourd animals looked elderly subjected equally tired old surroundings many animal facilities closed barring viewing animals display plaques educating touring viewer damaged ... | 108 |
3 | The zoo is really nice and the staff are very friendly! | en | 11 | zoo really nice staff friendly | 5 |
3 | $18 adult admission...obtain a coupon if possible. though expensive, it was still a very nice, large zoo! lots to see n do, and surprisingly busy for a Tuesday afternoon. \"free parking\" doesn't much feel like it when they ding you for admission...ouch, wish it were more reasonable! | en | 47 | adult admission obtain coupon possible though expensive still nice large zoo lots see n surprisingly busy tuesday afternoon free much feel like ding admission ouch wish reasonable | 27 |
0 | OK-so we went to the zoo this past saturday and just our luck it was \"the busiest day of the year so far\" according to one of the workers. We had a wonderful time until we got to the paddle boat area and had a horrible customer service experience with an employee named Zach. We tooled around in the paddle boat for ... | en | 279 | went zoo past saturday luck busiest day year according one workers wonderful time got paddle boat area horrible customer service experience employee named zach tooled around paddle boat minute ride upon leaving went pick deposit approached desk zach raised voice said receiving deposit back broke rules let daughter sit ... | 121 |
1 | I enjoyed walking around on a quiet afternoon. \n\nI was disappointed because we couldn't see many of the animals that we were hoping to see. The habitats were built in such a way that kept animals hidden from the visitors. I felt like we were out in the wild trying to spot the animals. Some of the habitats for the... | en | 136 | enjoyed walking around quiet afternoon disappointed could see many animals hoping see habitats built way kept animals hidden visitors felt like wild trying spot animals habitats animals large felt bad animals like cheetah think phx zoo work make place little visitor friendly maybe visit bronx zoo amazing zoo planet get... | 64 |
4 | I've loved nearly every zoo I've been to in my life (which is basically limited to the Oregon Zoo in Portland and Zoo Boise), but the Phoenix Zoo is easily the most kid-friendly. We really enjoy it here. If you've got a kid over one year old, I strongly suggest getting a membership. It'll keep you busy in spring and au... | en | 61 | loved nearly every zoo life basically limited oregon zoo portland zoo boise phoenix zoo easily really enjoy got kid one year old strongly suggest getting membership keep busy spring autumn | 30 |
4 | This zoo just keeps getting better, and better. I've been to this zoo almost every other year since I was 4 years old. I'm 23 now.\n\nI'm planning another \"back to Arizona\" trip, since I moved away from AZ for about 5 years, and missed AZ so much that I just HAD to come back. I went to the Kansas Zoo, and wow, was it... | en | 373 | zoo keeps getting better better zoo almost every year since years old planning another back trip since moved away az years missed az much come back went kansas zoo wow horrible next nothing compared phoenix zoo remember going hearing people say amazing actually going made miss appreciate phoenix zoo even place huge rea... | 166 |
1 | I was fairly disappointed with this zoo. Signage was unclear. Many of the exhibits were on loan. The petting zoo consisted of a large pen of goats. | en | 27 | fairly disappointed zoo signage unclear many exhibits loan petting zoo consisted large pen goats | 14 |
4 | it's a great adventure when they have free admission days sponsored by qwest.\n\na membership might be a great deal for those that like to exercise but like interesting views. | en | 29 | great adventure free admission days sponsored membership might great deal like exercise like interesting views | 15 |
3 | I have been lucky enough to visit some amazing zoos in my life. That being said, the Phoenix Zoo did not disappoint! Make sure you wear your walking shoes; the open concept layout lends itself to long, meandering strolls through the exhibits. The place is huge! I also found this zoo, more so than any other, to be v... | en | 137 | lucky enough visit amazing zoos life said phoenix zoo disappoint make sure wear walking shoes open concept layout lends long meandering strolls exhibits place huge also found zoo child oriented splash pads paddle boats carousel petting zoo stingray exhibit list goes animal enclosures refreshing change seen many older z... | 71 |
0 | My husband and I visit the zoo in every city we end up in, so Phoenix was no exception. After reading some lovely reviews online, we were excited to come to this zoo with our hopes high. Upon entering, there were very few sign pointing to anything to see, the map didn't even help half the time. They apparently allow bi... | en | 166 | husband visit zoo every city end phoenix exception reading lovely reviews online excited come zoo hopes high upon entering sign pointing anything see map even help half time apparently allow bicycles zoo horrible idea many exhibits maintained animals wee simply employees racing around vehicles day little care visitors ... | 78 |
3 | I just got a yearly pass so obviously we are fans. The down side is that not all the informational boxes for the animals are not all functional so that's a bummer. Otherwise is a clean, well maintained zoo that the kids really enjoy. | en | 44 | got yearly pass obviously fans side informational boxes animals functional bummer otherwise clean well maintained zoo kids really enjoy | 19 |
4 | What is not to love about the Phoenix Zoo! Everything here is so much fun. You can walk around the Zoo or ride bikes. They have boats that you can rent and go all over the Zoo grounds. Every type of animal is here. You can get a good look at all of th... | en | 122 | love phoenix zoo everything much fun walk around zoo ride bikes boats rent go zoo grounds every type animal get good look food everywhere really nice gift shop best part think stingray bay pet stingrays sharks even feed buy membership go day day come go please lots parking lot lots fun events year long love zoo | 56 |
3 | We are Zoo members... the Phx zoo may not be the largest or most diverse but they do a nice job. \n\nZoolights was good but the center piece with the dancing lights was is a bad spot as they did not allow people to be across the water with a centered and unobstructed view - they blocked it off and the other angles had ... | en | 118 | zoo members phx zoo may largest diverse nice job good center piece dancing lights bad spot allow people across water centered unobstructed view blocked angles tons trees blocking view much show could seen form zoo officials guess one smart enough check people could actually view properly wasted bunch time something coo... | 56 |
0 | I'm kind of shocked. \n\nI'm an Arizona-born-native and I've been to the Zoo and the Zoolights over SEVERAL decades. I've been bored out of my skull every time. As an adult, I've attended these events with the youngsters because they somehow believe it's cool. If you're looking to score husband-points, then, by all... | en | 561 | kind shocked zoo zoolights several decades bored skull every time adult attended events youngsters somehow believe cool looking score means drag everyone feet legs sore walking make looking enjoyment bother sneaky insidious problem place extremely expensive pretends providing service community let explain truly believe... | 237 |
2 | I came here for Zoo Lights for the first time last week. Since everyone I knew who's been in the past already said it's such a waste of time and money, I had low expectations. I was pleasantly surprised! It was very beautiful - the lights made into different animals was impressive. \n\nPros: A nice date night or strol... | en | 212 | came zoo lights first time last week since everyone knew past already said waste time money low expectations pleasantly surprised beautiful lights made different animals impressive nice date night stroll around zoo looking something chill certain areas light shows sure actually schedule happened right time cool liked a... | 101 |
4 | This zoo is great! We have brought our two year old son here several times and he loves it! They have a lot to see and do. It is great idea to but an annual pass. | en | 36 | zoo great brought two year old son several times loves lot see great idea annual pass | 16 |
2 | I am not fan of zoo's in general, but that being said I would still say this zoo is just average. The animals don't seem to come out where you can really see them much. \n\nIt is nice that you can bring your own food and eat in the of the picnic areas, but for parents with toddlers I would suggest the Children's Muse... | en | 88 | fan zoo general said would still say zoo average animals seem come really see much nice bring food eat picnic areas parents toddlers would suggest children museum since kids get run around play vs stuck stroller trying catch glimse animal | 40 |
4 | I had a great time at the Phoenix Zoo this past weekend. I'm originally from the Pacific Northwest, which has good zoos full of cold weather animals. The Phoenix Zoo is full of hot weather animals (makes sense), but it really nicely laid out and has a ton to do. We had free passes that day, so we skipped the line and d... | en | 404 | great time phoenix zoo past weekend originally pacific northwest good zoos full cold weather animals phoenix zoo full hot weather animals makes sense really nicely laid ton free passes day skipped line pay probably colors view bit walked around hours saw almost every exhibit habitat could thoroughly enjoyed lions rhino... | 190 |
1 | I must protest the rave reviews on here. The worst thing about this zoo is the price. In this depression (yes, with a small d), why does $18 per adult make sense? I know you can get free tickets at the library, but have any of you ever actually tried to get tickets at the library? They're always out. This zoo nickel an... | en | 421 | must protest rave reviews worst thing zoo price depression yes small per adult make sense know get free tickets library ever actually tried get tickets library always zoo nickel dimes pocket want pet sting rays wants pet sting ray giraffes require water wheelchair ready sticky fingers feel sorry people paid feed giraff... | 194 |
3 | I'm not a big zoo fan, but since I\"m new to the area, I figured I'd see what the local zoo looks like. It's not a fairly huge zoo. But definitely has the typical giraffes, lions, and other hippos. \n\nThere are different children's program available if parents need something to do during the day. During the winter the... | en | 115 | big zoo fan since new area figured see local zoo looks like fairly huge zoo definitely typical giraffes lions hippos different children program available parents need something day winter evening show called zoo lights heard really nice ticket asu student id show offer discounts day went close reason walk around suppos... | 55 |
1 | I first visited this zoo yesterday. My expectations were too high apparently, because honestly it was the worst zoo experience I have ever had. Maybe I am spoiled....the zoo I grew up going to \"Reid Park Zoo\" in Tucson is 20 times better!\n\nThe animal selection was pathetic. The only thing that impressed me was the ... | en | 159 | first visited zoo yesterday expectations high apparently honestly worst zoo experience ever maybe spoiled zoo grew going reid park tucson times better animal selection pathetic thing impressed enclosures large great animals variety lacking recommend going afternoon hot day animals hiding sleeping avoid place gouging gu... | 71 |
3 | I think the zoo was pretty cool. When we went, there werent alot of people and i liked that. I hate going places and its crowded. Its best to go there early in the morning because it gets really hot and it can becone tiring walking throughout the zoo, and the animals will hide from the heat. What I absolutely like is t... | en | 107 | think zoo pretty cool went werent alot people liked hate going places crowded best go early morning gets really hot becone tiring walking throughout zoo animals hide heat absolutely like little play area kids get petting area boyfriend took break benches let year old son play bit great experience overall | 50 |
0 | I read the older reviews that thought it was way overpriced at $18. Well now it is up to $30 and still way overpriced. Went during the day and lots of animals were hiding in the shade as we should have been. Didn't see much!!! My advice is to go at night to see all the lights and not the animals, maybe then it woul... | en | 84 | read older reviews thought way overpriced well still way overpriced went day lots animals hiding shade see much advice go night see lights animals maybe would worth go nc zoo star much less | 33 |
2 | The Phoenix Zoo is probably really great if you have kids and live in Phoenix, but being that I don't have kids...it was just ok. I thought it was overpriced (17$ for student admission) and the admission cost didn't even cover seeing stingrays or giraffes....pretty weak. Many of the animals were hiding (it's hot here),... | en | 134 | phoenix zoo probably really great kids live phoenix kids thought overpriced student admission admission cost even cover seeing stingrays giraffes pretty weak many animals hiding hot rude people everywhere oh johnny go stand right front people trying see animal since clearly matter since kids additionally zoo seemed lot... | 64 |
2 | NOTE TO SELF/OTHERS: Check zoo hours before going. Apparently they close at 4. On a Saturday. When it's beautiful weather. Maybe that's an obvious close time to everyone else but we sure were disappointed.\n\nI guess there is a whole slew of stuff we missed seeing, and some other exhibits we passed were closed for a... | en | 255 | note check zoo hours going apparently close saturday beautiful weather maybe obvious close time everyone else sure guess whole slew stuff missed seeing exhibits passed closed wedding guess cool get married orangutan exhibit else orangutans getting married maybe marriage folks right would lead animal marriages know grea... | 123 |
3 | Phoenix is very fortunate to have such an awesome zoo. It is an awesome zoo that left a strong impression on me when I visited in 2004. Fast forward eight years, and we drove over 200 miles from Las Vegas to Phoenix to see it. The Phoenix Zoo is so awesome that if I had the power, I would trade the best Las Vegas casin... | en | 610 | phoenix fortunate awesome zoo awesome zoo left strong impression visited fast forward eight years drove miles las vegas phoenix see phoenix zoo awesome power would trade best las vegas casino phoenix zoo since power write review phoenix zoo repeating facts admission broke review sections section discusses awesome chara... | 319 |
3 | Nice little zoo. The monkey house is pretty awesome! The Haunted Zoo thing during Halloween is fun! | en | 17 | nice little zoo monkey house pretty awesome haunted zoo thing halloween fun | 12 |
4 | EHRMAGHERD I LOVE THE ZOO.\n\nUnfortunately, the weather is only nice enough to visit for a few months out of the year, or I would practically live there.\n\nThe Arizona Trail is fantastic for local mammals, snakes, and insects. My favorite animal in this area is the Collared Peccary, aka Javelina, aka tusk pigs. \n\nI... | en | 141 | ehrmagherd love weather nice enough visit months year would practically live arizona trail fantastic local mammals snakes insects favorite animal area collared peccary aka javelina aka tusk pigs love monkey village adorable little squirrel monkeys swinging around practically within reach touch monkeys meerkats always f... | 80 |
2 | While I am a fan of the zoo, I'm not a fan of how expensive it has gotten! It is now $20/adult and $10/child from 3-12 years old. This does NOT include the stingray exhibit, carousel, or safari train which are extra. There is a \"premium\" admission which is $23/adult and $13/child which isn't advertised on the website... | en | 166 | fan zoo fan expensive gotten years old include stingray exhibit carousel safari train extra admission advertised website include stingrays carousel safari train even premium pricing camel ride giraffe encounter additional charges food way priced said zoo beautiful clean friendly staff nice broad based exhibits petting ... | 69 |
2 | This zoo is a pretty cool place to check out (just avoid the summer). I wish more of it was indoors because it does get pretty toasty, but if you live in Phoenix you have to check it out.\n\nThe library does have free passes so grab one of those to keep your cost down. Also if you can spare the extra cash please feed... | en | 90 | zoo pretty cool place check avoid summer wish indoors get pretty toasty live phoenix check library free passes grab one keep cost also spare extra cash please feed sting rays pretty awesome though better zoos away recommend bearizona wildlife world zoo | 41 |
4 | Been many times before remodel and liked it Okay. Really good walking material and a place to enjoy the weather in Phoenix. Post remodel completion I REALLY love coming out here. Nice little touches for the kids and little ones (I have 2 older kids and 2 young toddlers.) They don't overcharge for everything. (Some of ... | en | 103 | many times remodel liked okay really good walking material place enjoy weather phoenix post remodel completion really love coming nice little touches kids little ones older kids young toddlers overcharge everything concession stands high priced lots great exhibits everyone park great really clean date animals seem well... | 58 |
4 | The Phoenix Zoo is tucked away in Papago Park. Just look for some hills that remind you of Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain and you've found it. It seems Phoenix could do a better job directing traffic to this little gem. I never saw one sign until we arrived, basically. It's a great oasis for all ages. Little kids ca... | en | 188 | phoenix zoo tucked away papago park look hills remind disneyland big thunder mountain found seems phoenix could better job directing traffic little gem never saw one sign arrived basically great oasis ages little kids fall love sorts animals older kids get thrill zipline ride many snack options including popcorn ice cr... | 99 |
2 | First off I have to talk about the damn ticket sales people by the Stingrays. The zoo closes at 5pm, the last person is let into the stingray area at 4:50pm...HOW DOES IT MAKE SENSE THAT THEY REFUSE TO SELL YOU A TICKET AT 4:44PM? Oh, because they are counting up the days earnings...15min before the zoo closes. WTF!? T... | en | 622 | first talk damn ticket sales people stingrays zoo closes last person let stingray area make sense refuse sell ticket oh counting days earnings zoo closes wtf equivalent gift shop refusing sell item zoo closes counting makes goddamn sense oh phoenix zoo like nice zoo pretty decent sized zoo zoo nearly animals exhibit us... | 268 |
3 | Always a wonderful experience. Such a great zoo.\n\nVisited the zoo with family last Friday. \n\nUpon entry the cashier was very kind and patient explaining the available ticket options and even providing info on show times etc... I was very impressed with the kindness.\n\nUpon entry we were solicited to have our pic... | en | 208 | always wonderful experience great zoo family last friday entry cashier kind patient explaining available ticket options even providing info show times etc impressed entry solicited pictures taken given everyone camera zoo probably consider discontinuing practice fending solicitation nature takes away wonderful experien... | 101 |
3 | This is a fairly large zoo. You definitely need an entire day to see everything. There are lots of interesting animals, the prairie dogs being my favorite. I was disappointed though that there weren't any aquatic animals like seals, polar bears and shark. Parking was no problem, lots of space.\n\nThere aren't many ... | en | 97 | fairly large zoo definitely need entire day see everything lots interesting animals prairie dogs favorite disappointed though aquatic animals like seals polar bears shark parking problem lots many indoor exhibits beware sun ended getting heat exhaustion end day vomited drink lots water wear hat would also recommended b... | 51 |
3 | On my new resolve to visit a zoo in every city we travel too, we popped in to the Phoenix Zoo. I had no expectations (I prefer going without others interpretations). I was pleasantly surprised. The parking is super easy and ticketing is too. You will have choices if you want just an entrance fee, the \"wild\" (all incl... | en | 659 | new resolve visit zoo every city travel popped phoenix zoo expectations prefer going without others interpretations pleasantly surprised parking super easy ticketing choices want entrance fee inclusive price membership chose could experience everything found extra special us especially since adults might beneficial tra... | 290 |
4 | By far the best zoo in the valley. The year passes are great and pay for themselves. Plenty of shade and places to sit and rest, especially in the AZ sun. | en | 31 | far best zoo valley year passes great pay plenty shade places sit rest especially az sun | 16 |
3 | Did camp zoo at phx zoo and the kids had a marvelous time. They got to meet the animals in their habitats and learn about the various animals in the park. One of the better camps in Phoenix. | en | 38 | camp zoo phx zoo kids marvelous time got meet animals habitats learn various animals park one better camps phoenix | 19 |
4 | Went to zoo last Saturday, it was very hot so we opted to ride the train the toured the whole zoo. Since the zoo is only open till 2pm during the summer the train was a great time saver as well as cooler. \nWe spent a lot of time at Stingray Bay, my child loves the stingrays. The worker there was awesome, she answere... | en | 95 | went zoo last saturday hot opted ride train toured whole zoo since zoo open till summer train great time saver well cooler spent lot time stingray bay child loves stingrays worker awesome answered questions zoo also area kids ages get wet cooled believe spot popular awesome time usual | 48 |
2 | It's a nice small zoo. The kids enjoyed feeding the manta rays. 99% of the concession stands were closed and it was really hot out | en | 25 | nice small zoo kids enjoyed feeding manta rays concession stands closed really hot | 13 |
1 | I really hoped this would be a nice outing for my nephew while he was here. It was ok, but just ok. Many of the animals were \"not currently on display\" and most attractions, shows, etc. were closed. The ones that were open, Sting-Ray Bay, Trolley ride, etc. you had to pay more to participate. Seems a little steep sin... | en | 102 | really hoped would nice outing nephew ok many animals currently attractions shows etc closed ones open bay trolley ride etc pay participate seems little steep since already paid one adult one child ticket zoo mediocre state repair frozen lemonade almost unless absolutely nothing else would suggest skip | 47 |
4 | Had a fun time at the Phoenix Zoo with the kids yesterday. | en | 12 | fun time phoenix zoo kids yesterday | 6 |
0 | We went to Phoenix Zoo on Wednesday 08/28/13. It was very disappointing even those we got to the zoo at 8am, there are no animals to see, it is so hot they hide in their house. After working for like an hour, I was thinking it what a waste of money & I was pissed & thinking I want my money BACK! Hey 4 tickets is a lo... | en | 303 | went phoenix zoo wednesday disappointing even got zoo animals see hot hide house working like hour thinking waste money pissed thinking want money back hey tickets lot paid nothing see hot digits degree places pay additional money rides finally come money village house cute squirrel monkeys cool part get go inside cage... | 139 |
4 | We have been members for almost two years ago and we love this zoo. It's just big enough that there is always new stuff to see, but it's not so overwhelming like some larger zoos. We just had my son's birthday party there and the hostess was fantastic and the ramada was lovely, right next to the lake. The kids had a gr... | en | 107 | members almost two years ago love zoo big enough always new stuff see overwhelming like larger zoos son birthday party hostess fantastic ramada lovely right next lake kids great time occasionally receive absolutely terrible customer service employees bark us extremely unhelpful staff would highly recommend birthday par... | 51 |
2 | This review is based on past experiences which were about 2 stars, and today which was a 3-4ish. The last time I went to this zoo I was NOT happy. But I figured, hey let's try again...\n\nFirst off, do not go to this place without a coupon. I had a free kid coupon from the savvy shopper which put admission for my daugh... | en | 273 | review based past experiences stars today last time went zoo happy figured hey let try go place without coupon free kid coupon savvy shopper put admission daughter bad early parking nightmare around lunchtime avoid photo vultures entrance upon arrival walked decided hop safari train extra size zoo best idea ever went c... | 124 |
2 | This zoo is very close to my house and I need something to do with the kids, so I bought a membership. It is a good zoo in the sense that they have a great selection of desert and African animals. That being said, it is the most commercialized zoo I've ever been to. I would expect this at a theme park, but not at a non... | en | 206 | zoo close house need something kids bought membership good zoo sense great selection desert african animals said commercialized zoo ever would expect theme park museum zoo pay extra everything train carousel feeding animals going special exhibit bat rays even zip line photo booths squeeze end go gift shop get makes unp... | 89 |
3 | This zoo is huge. I got a good workout walking the joint while my kids burned 5x their normal daily caloric amount by darting through the place like a bunch of zoo animals. There's lots to see and the habitats are arranged in a good way where you can actually see the animals with minimal effort. There's nothing as fr... | en | 150 | zoo huge got good workout walking joint kids burned normal daily caloric amount darting place like bunch zoo animals lots see habitats arranged good way actually see animals minimal effort nothing frustrating playing waldo year old screaming paid ridiculous admission fee also got ride camel pay extra go zip lining pay ... | 78 |
0 | Visiting from California, absolutely loved it. The one thing that absolutely killed my entire family's experience and the day of my family was the guy named Alan at picture kiosk toward the entrance. Definitely beware of his callous crabby attitude ruining a family day out. He treated us as if we didn't have feelings a... | en | 72 | visiting california absolutely loved one thing absolutely killed entire family experience day family guy named alan picture kiosk toward entrance definitely beware callous crabby attitude ruining family day treated us feelings ignored lot questions think customer always right nope alan world | 41 |
3 | J's company just had a private preview of zoolights/their holiday party a few weeks ago. \n\nThe Phoenix Zoo - I can remember going as a kid on field trips or with my grandparents. We (my family) loved the zoo so much that not only did my grandparents donate for an exhibit (which I think has been remodeled/turned int... | en | 182 | j company private preview holiday party weeks ago phoenix zoo remember going kid field trips grandparents family loved zoo much grandparents donate exhibit think another exhibit purchase club membership could go anytime wanted years since last zoo going zoolights last time zoolights lot changed able spot party moving a... | 79 |
1 | We went to see the zoo lights while visiting Phoenix. I am certain the lights took a very long time to put up and people worked hard to put on the show but I, personally, wasn't impressed. | en | 37 | went see zoo lights visiting phoenix certain lights took long time put people worked hard put show personally impressed | 19 |
1 | The zoo is ok, and has become nicer over the years. For a zoo, which caters to little kids, there sure is a ton if walking between exhibits. Very poorly planned if you have kids under 3 who want to walk. I would suggest heading west to the wildlife world zoo. My kids much prefer that zoo over this one. | en | 60 | zoo ok become nicer years zoo caters little kids sure ton walking exhibits poorly planned kids want walk would suggest heading west wildlife world zoo kids much prefer zoo one | 30 |
3 | So much to do! We have the season pass so I never feel as if we have to see the whole zoo. Season passes are the way to go with families! Just wish their food prices were lower. | en | 38 | much season pass never feel see whole zoo season passes way go families wish food prices lower | 17 |
3 | Enjoyed this beautiful zoo while on vacation! Perfect weather in December. Best part is the interactive activities they have for the kids. My favorite experience was riding the camel. Staff are very polite and make the experience much more enjoyable. | en | 40 | enjoyed beautiful zoo vacation perfect weather december best part interactive activities kids favorite experience riding camel staff polite make experience much enjoyable | 22 |
4 | This zoo is beautiful. It was my first time at the PHX zoo and also my sons first time at the zoo ever. He loved it. Amimals are amazing and the staff was helpful. Prices are very affordable and the year pass with unlimited year access is the best value. If your thinking about going... DO IT. Great family fun!! | en | 60 | zoo beautiful first time phx zoo also sons first time zoo ever loved amimals amazing staff helpful prices affordable year pass unlimited year access best value thinking going great family fun | 31 |
1 | People who give the Phoenix Zoo 5 stars have never been to a world class zoo like San Diego. If you have kids this is a great place to take them since there are a lot of things for them to do. For adults, not much to see and the zoo itself is small. | en | 54 | people give phoenix zoo stars never world class zoo like san diego kids great place take since lot things adults much see zoo small | 24 |
1 | Not worth it. The animals are old, often hiding behind something. Not asany exhibits as when I was a kid, with many animals, just simply missing. With many display of wiled pigs to act as fillers in now empty exhibits. Adding to it. It is highly over priced. If this was drastic park and I was goingbto see a dinosaur, ... | en | 96 | worth animals old often hiding behind something asany exhibits kid many animals simply missing many display wiled pigs act fillers empty exhibits adding highly priced drastic park goingbto see dinosaur food best priced goid thing stingv rays money see beter going | 41 |
2 | I'm not a fan of zoos. Seeing the animals confined saddens me. Last week I had family in town and this is where they wanted to go. This zoo was surprisingly okay. Most of the animals had plenty of space to roam free, that is the animals that we saw. I didn't like the camel exhibit. They were tied up waiting for a kid t... | en | 88 | fan zoos seeing animals confined saddens last week family town wanted go zoo surprisingly okay animals plenty space roam free animals saw like camel exhibit tied waiting kid wanted ride wo go good place walk around get fresh air | 39 |
0 | Very poorly kept, poor selection of animals, all of which looked miserable and very dirty. There was not a single exhibit that I thought was well maintained with happy animals. The ground squirrels living near the zoo were more fun to watch than the actual animals in the zoo. They also make you pay extra for anything e... | en | 77 | poorly kept poor selection animals looked miserable dirty single exhibit thought well maintained happy animals ground squirrels living near zoo fun watch actual animals zoo also make pay extra anything extra regular ticket include much except walking around would charge extra sneeze could | 43 |
0 | Phoenix Zoo employee Brandon (white male in his 20s). who was working the front gate called me a Dick. \n\nYou are not gonna believe this, I'm still in shock. Worst interaction with any employee ever. \nMy mother was visiting here from out of town and we decided to take my 2 1/2 year old my mom and myself to the Phoeni... | en | 954 | phoenix zoo employee brandon white male working front gate called dick gon na believe still shock worst interaction employee ever mother visiting town decided take year old mom phoenix zoo got noon purchase wild ride bands spent day zoo exhausted end day zoo closing making way exit yr old daughter wagon pulled around z... | 401 |
4 | I love going to the zoo in Phoenix zoo is really good make sure you don't leave without feeding the stingrays it's an awesome experience | en | 25 | love going zoo phoenix zoo really good make sure leave without feeding stingrays awesome experience | 15 |
3 | This is a pretty decent zoo, not the best of course, but if you go at the right time, it will be pretty empty and you will end up seeing the same people throughout your three-hour stay or so in the place. Highlights include:\n- Monkey Village \n- Giraffe Overlook\n- Orangutan area\n- and for me all the Vultures that we... | en | 236 | pretty decent zoo best course go right time pretty empty end seeing people throughout stay place highlights include monkey village giraffe orangutan vultures scattered different course could complain things like bear andean bear tiny guy grizzly sure desert heat also affected visit four five displays missing occupants ... | 105 |
3 | $10 Tuesday is the way to go! This place is huge! It took us about 3 1/2 hours to get through the entire thing, it was great for what we paid. Food was overpriced (of course) but it was a nice way to relax in the heat. My favorite part was the Orangutan exhibit. We got to watch them feed and play around with the zoo k... | en | 67 | tuesday way go place huge took us hours get entire thing great paid food overpriced course nice way relax heat favorite part orangutan exhibit got watch feed play around zoo keeper | 31 |
2 | A great Zoo with entry to see and do. Wear comfortable shoes because there is a lot of ground to cover.\n\nThe camp programs that the offer for kids are exceptional. Both my 8 and 11 year old loved the camps that they attended at the Zoo.\n\nConsider a family pass if you are a local. It allows you into the zoo befor... | en | 78 | great zoo entry see wear comfortable shoes lot ground camp programs offer kids exceptional year old loved camps attended family pass local allows zoo regular early start want see animals especially summer | 32 |
1 | How very disappointing to take a Massachusetts guest to the Phoenix Zoo only to find that 6 of their 11 Encounters, Tours and Experiences were closed. They did tell us one was closed but failed to mention the other 5. Be sure to contact them before you go! Even the seasonal (yes, summer items) were closed. | en | 56 | disappointing take massachusetts guest phoenix zoo find encounters tours experiences closed tell us one closed failed mention sure contact go even seasonal yes summer items closed | 26 |
1 | Recently, I had family in town from Canada and we decided to go to the Phoenix Zoo since it was so close to where we live and we hadn't been in years. \n\nAfter speaking with one of the customer service representatives near the front of the entrance, we decided to sign up for an annual membership. It was $55 for one ... | en | 277 | recently family town canada decided go phoenix zoo since close live years speaking one customer service representatives near front entrance decided sign annual membership one membership plus additional adult membership plus allowed us bring guest long run little expensive buying decided good buy entered came find many ... | 129 |
3 | Remember that your admission to these is essential to keeping them open and maintaining their wildlife. Remind yourself that each species is a piece in the jigsaw puzzle of the ecosystem. Invite your friends to come and meet the residents! | en | 40 | remember admission essential keeping open maintaining wildlife remind species piece jigsaw puzzle ecosystem invite friends come meet residents | 18 |
0 | well, I have never done business with these folks, but I did see someone driving down I17 in a gray Toyota pickup with big yellow TITLES R US signs throwing his trash out of the window. I suppose I would avoid doing that if I was representing my company that way.\nWhen I need DMV service, I will avoid them. | en | 59 | well never done business folks see someone driving gray toyota pickup big yellow titles r us signs throwing trash window suppose would avoid representing company need dmv service avoid | 29 |
2 | This place is okay for the right price. I stay here on a corp rate between $150 - $190 a night depending on the season/time of year. It's got a good club lounge with solid options. The location is a bit strange because it really is in the middle of no where and all around you are chain restaurants heading north. Bu... | en | 86 | place okay right price stay corp rate night depending year got good club lounge solid options location bit strange really middle around chain restaurants heading north rooms pretty big beds comfy admit anything corp rate would stretching | 37 |
2 | If you want to stay right at the airport and you're a slave to the Marriott Rewards program, this is where you stay. I paid $180 a night which I thought was high for what you get. A penny more would have felt like a travesty. The room was comfortable. The bed was great. The flat-panel TV appreciated. \n\nDidn't underst... | en | 136 | want stay right airport slave marriott rewards program stay paid night thought high get penny would felt like travesty room comfortable bed great tv appreciated understand even chair balcony even looking freeway would nice able sit like lobby bar friendly employees chatty guests usually stay residence inn scottsdale ch... | 59 |
2 | If you just need a full service hotel to sleep in, this one works. I normally do not have a car while staying here, so I have a choice of eating in their terrible restaurant or taking a 20 minute cab ride out and back. The fitness room is nice, stocked with fresh fruit and water. The pool is big enough to swim laps (ma... | en | 98 | need full service hotel sleep one works normally car staying choice eating terrible restaurant taking minute cab ride back fitness room nice stocked fresh fruit water pool big enough swim laps maybe warm summer concierge room well kept one sterile marriotts ever stayed well serving worst coffee | 47 |
2 | Marriott's beds are always the most comfortable out of all the hotels I've stayed. I would not recommend Marriott Phoenix Airport for an extended (more than a week) stay, though. All in all, the hotel is nice, and the staff is probably the friendliest I have dealt with in a long time. \n\nThere is no free WiFi, and you... | en | 81 | marriott beds always comfortable hotels stayed would recommend marriott phoenix airport extended week stay though hotel nice staff probably friendliest dealt long time free wifi think chain like marriott would provide free refrigerators microwave ovens rooms either | 37 |
1 | Staff is great workout facility is clean and relatively big, but it concerns me a bit room service trays are in the hall from last night | en | 26 | staff great workout facility clean relatively big concerns bit room service trays hall last night | 15 |
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