Phoenix Zoo (Phoenix) — FamilyDay AI

Photo: Jedijoe82, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The Phoenix Zoo main entrance, with the PHOENIX ZOO sign over the admissions gates, photographed in February 2014 (per the file page).

Phoenix Zoo in Phoenix: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; $44.95 Adult (14+).

Address455 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008

HoursHours change seasonally (official visit page). Seasonal blocks published on the page: Daily 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (member early entry 8 a.m.); Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (member early entry 8 a.m.); May: Daily 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (member early entry 7 a.m.); Daily 7 a.m.–1 p.m. (member early entry 6 a.m.); September: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Friday–Sunday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (member early entry 7 a.m.). The Zoo is open every day of the year except Christmas Day. ZooLights runs 5:30–10:30 p.m. Month labels for some blocks did not render in the text fetch — see notes file.

Prices$44.95 Adult (14+)

Price notesChild (3-13): $32.95, per the official visit page. Members receive free daytime admission and early entry. Per the discounts page, discounts apply to daytime general admission only, may not be combined, are not valid on online or advanced tickets, and require valid photo ID mentioned to the cashier at purchase. Arizona EBT: up to four tickets at $10 each on Tuesdays & Sundays only.

Age notesOfficial visit page pricing tiers: 'Adult (14+): $44.95; Child (3-13): $32.95' — the 3-13 tier plus the 14+ adult tier cover the 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 and 13-17 bands. No separate published general-admission price for under-3s in the listing fetched; the Zoo's own FAQ page states children 2 and under are free (stated there in a ZooLights context).

BookingOnline purchase is available via the Zoo's web store (tickets.phoenixzoo.org) and the Zoo encourages buying online to save time at arrival; ticket-window purchase also exists (discounts are redeemed in person at the window). No reservation requirement for daytime general admission was stated on the pages fetched.

Suggested timeAbout 4 hours

AccessibilityZoo's own FAQ page: strollers, wheelchairs and electric convenience vehicles are available to rent on a first-come, first-served basis just inside the main gate. Zoo's own event page: KultureCity sensory bags (fidget tools, noise-canceling headphones) are provided for guests with sensory needs. Designated Quiet Zones are described on the Zoo's accessibility page as indexed from its official getanchor mirror (direct fetch of that page failed — see notes file for the sourcing caveat).

ParkingFree parking is available in the main Papago Park parking lot off Galvin Parkway (city-owned, not Zoo-owned); additional free parking in Zoo overflow lots; a loading/drop-off zone is at the front of the Zoo. Source is the Zoo's own FAQ page, which is dated (it covers a 2021 ZooLights event) — see notes file.

Verified perk: Arizona EBT admission - $10 tickets on Tuesdays and SundaysPer the Zoo's own discounts page (this program is not labeled Museums for All by the Zoo): with a valid physical or digital Arizona state-issued EBT card and a matching photo ID, up to four Phoenix Zoo tickets can be obtained for $10 each on Tuesdays and Sundays only, per EBT card per day; P-EBT is no longer accepted. General discount rules: discounts apply to daytime general admission only, may not be combined, are not valid on online or advanced tickets, and the discount must be mentioned to the cashier at the time of purchase with valid photo ID.

Verified perk: Veterans Day - free admission for military and veterans (Nov 11)Per the Zoo's own visit page for Veterans Day (11/11/26): free admission for active and retired military and veterans, along with a $10 discount for family and friends in their party, in person at the ticket window with valid military photo ID; DD214 also accepted.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Phoenix Zoo — Phoenix, Arizona

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