Museums
Family FavoriteHall of Flame Museum of Firefighting
Under $25A large firefighting museum across from the Phoenix Zoo, with over 130 restored fire trucks, pumpers and gear.
AttractionsFamily FavoriteOutdoor Adventure
Phoenix Zoo
Phoenix Zoo is an attraction in Phoenix, AZ, part of the Phoenix & Scottsdale guide. Cost: $25 to $50.
455 N Galvin Pkwy · Phoenix, AZ
Why you should go…
One of the largest privately owned, non-profit zoos in the country, the Phoenix Zoo has operated since 1962 and has helped reintroduce Arabian oryx and black-footed ferrets to the wild. Splash pads and a carousel round it out for younger visitors.
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What's around here?
The closest stops to Phoenix Zoo, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.
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Desert Botanical Garden
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