When is Phoenix Zoo open?
Every day, 9 AM–4 PM.
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Phoenix Zoo
Discover Wild Encounters
- 4.523k reviews
- $$
- Open now · till 4 pm
Phoenix Zoo offers expansive, family-friendly habitats set across desert landscapes with winding walking trails and interactive animal exhibits. Expect close-up wildlife viewing, botanical gardens, and educational programs — ideal for families, photographers, and nature lovers seeking an active outdoor experience.
Quick answers
Phoenix Zoo in short
When is the best time to visit Phoenix Zoo?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Phoenix Zoo indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
How much does Phoenix Zoo cost?
Google lists its prices as $$.
Where is Phoenix Zoo?
455 N Galvin Pkwy,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
- 11am
68° - 12pm
69° - 1pm70°
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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Before you go
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 Phoenix Zoo
- 2 Giraffe Overlook · 1 min
- 3 Isle of the Tiger · 3 min
- 4 Papago Park · 7 min
- 5 Hole in the Rock · 12 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Price $$
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 23k reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Nature walks
- Photography
- Wildlife viewing
- Walking trails
- Gardens
The feel
- Lively
- Spacious
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Couples
Around Minnesota Court
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Giraffe OverlookSight · 1 min walk
Isle of the TigerSight · 3 min walk
Good nowPapago ParkPark · 7 min walk
Hole in the RockTrail · 12 min 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.
Rain shellThe whole time
Waterproof shoesFrom 11 am
UmbrellaThe whole time