Here, we found tractors to climb, goats to brush and (simulated) cows to milk. Harmony Farmįind Harmony Farm along the Children's Trail. This was her favorite part of the Phoenix Zoo. Monkeys are my 11-year-old daughter's favorite animal. In this exhibit, you can walk right into the squirrel monkey habitat where you can watch these cute creatures play in the trees up close, and all around. The highlight of the Tropics Trail for my family was Monkey Village. Having watched my share of Wild Kratts with my 8-year-old son, we were both excited to see some of Arizona's desert creatures, such as mountain lion, wolf, snakes, tortoises, and lizards in person. The Arizona Trail is the exhibit that set the Phoenix Zoo apart from other zoos we have visited because Arizona's unique geography and native animals are really interesting. Pieces of all four North American deserts – Mojave, Great Basin, Chihuahua and Sonora – can be found in Arizona. We had fun seeing and taking photos of lions, giraffes, elephants, zebra, warthog and rhinoceros and other African animals on display. What can you expect from a visit to the Phoenix Zoo? Here are our recommendations.Įxotic animals of the African Savannah are a hit at any zoo and they a good fit for the Phoenix Zoo because they are built for the warm, dry climate. We all loved spending time with him and seeing what makes the Phoenix Zoo special. My family visited the Phoenix Zoo earlier this year with my husband's brother, who lives in the area. Winter may not be a great time to visit the zoo in most places, but in Phoenix, it's one of the best times of the year to go.

Phoenix zoo lights 2015