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Giraffe Overlook, Minnesota Court
67° · Light rain nowBest time: Tomorrow 9 am
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Giraffe Overlook

Behold Giraffe Views

  • 4.433 reviews
  • $
  • Open now · till 4 pm

Giraffe Overlook is an open-air viewing platform offering up-close giraffe sightings against the Phoenix skyline. Expect spacious, family-friendly grounds with interpretive signs, photography spots, and relaxed outdoor seating perfect for wildlife watching and scenic sunset views. Visit to learn about giraffes, capture memorable photos, and enjoy a calm outdoor experience near the city.

Quick answers

Giraffe Overlook in short

When is Giraffe Overlook open?

Every day, 9 AM–4 PM.

When is the best time to visit Giraffe Overlook?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Giraffe Overlook indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

How much does Giraffe Overlook cost?

Google lists its prices as $.

Where is Giraffe Overlook?

Phoenix, AZ 85008.

Right now · 10:45 am

Why it fits right now

Better tomorrow at 9 am.

It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.

In its favour

  • Open till 4 pm
  • Best in the morning
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • It's outdoors and wet out

67°

Light rain

Feels
71°
Rain
92%
Wind
3mph
  1. 11amLight rain68°
  2. 12pmLight drizzle69°
  3. 1pmLight drizzle70°

The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 4 pm
monday
9 AM–4 PM
tuesday
9 AM–4 PM
wednesday
9 AM–4 PM
thursday
9 AM–4 PM
friday
9 AM–4 PM
saturday
9 AM–4 PM
sundayToday
9 AM–4 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Giraffe Overlook
  2. 2 Phoenix Zoo · 1 min
  3. 3 Papago Park · 7 min
  4. 4 Hole in the Rock · 11 min
  5. 5 Desert Botanical Garden · 21 min
Phoenix, AZ 85008(opens the map)DirectionsTo Minnesota CourtCall+16022863800Websitephoenixzoo.org

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Price $
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.4from 33 reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Sunset views
  • Scenic views
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Outdoor seating

The feel

  • Spacious
  • Casual
  • Tourists
  • Family friendly
  • Pet owners

Around Minnesota Court

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a rain shell. Umbrella all day. Waterproof shoes 11 am–12 pm.

Your full outfit
  • Rain shellThe whole time
  • Waterproof shoesFrom 11 am
  • UmbrellaThe whole time