Phoenix Zoo
The Phoenix Zoo opened in 1962 and is the largest privately owned nonprofit zoo in the United States.
A zoo & aquarium inside Phoenix
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 104–105°, and about 175 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Phoenix
Phoenix Zoo is inside Phoenix, which has 316 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 66–78°. When to go ↓
An airport 3 miles away
Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) has airline service, about 3 miles from Phoenix Zoo.
Established in 1962
Phoenix Zoo dates from 1962. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Phoenix. Green months are the mild ones.
Phoenix Zoo
The Phoenix Zoo opened in 1962 and is the largest privately owned nonprofit zoo in the United States. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the zoo was founded by Robert Maytag, a member of the Maytag family, and operates on 125 acres (51 ha) of land in the Papago Park area of Phoenix. It has been designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride.
The zoo has over 1,400 animals on display and contains 2.5 miles (4.0 km) of walking trails. It is divided into four main themed areas or trails: The Arizona Trail (American Southwest flora and fauna), the Africa Trail (animals from Africa), the Tropics Trail (residents of the rain forests), and the Children's Trail, which includes a petting zoo.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 3 animals
- Area
- 125 acres
- Established
- 1962
- Wikipedia readers
- 8K a year
Where to stay near Phoenix Zoo
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Phoenix (316) and Tempe (75).
- 1State Farm Stadium
- 2Mortgage Matchup Center
- 3Chase Field
- 4Mountain America Stadium
- 5Mullett Arena
- 6Desert Diamond Arena
- 7Camelback Mountain
- 8Papago Park
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Phoenix Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | in town | — | 316 257 hotels · 22 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 5 campgrounds · 11 RV parks | 1,665,481 | $421K | D |
| Tempe | 5 mi south | 5 min | 75 66 hotels · 6 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 190,571 | $455K | D |
| Mesa | 14 mi east | 20 min | 123 67 hotels · 17 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 29 RV parks | 513,656 | $408K | C− |
| Scottsdale | 17 mi north | 25 min | 108 100 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins | 243,006 | $790K | C |
| Chandler | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 48 38 hotels · 4 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 278,748 | $508K | B− |
| Paradise Valley | 7 mi north | 10 min | 19 18 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 12,251 | $2,000K | B+ |
| Glendale | 15 mi west | 25 min | 26 21 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 260,572 | $388K | D |
| Gilbert | 15 mi southeast | 25 min | 21 17 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 287,285 | $575K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Phoenix Zoo
Other well-known places within 19 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw119 mi Stadium & arenaState Farm Stadium
27 mi Stadium & arenaMortgage Matchup Center
37 mi Stadium & arenaChase Field
42 mi Stadium & arenaMountain America Stadium
52 mi Stadium & arenaMullett Arena
619 mi Stadium & arenaDesert Diamond Arena
74 mi MountainCamelback Mountain
8in town GardenPapago ParkPhoto credits
State Farm Stadium: Taken by en:Flickr user MCSixth, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Mortgage Matchup Center: Troutfarm27, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chase Field: U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken, Public domain · Mountain America Stadium: Clintus McGintus, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Mullett Arena: Kyvuh, CC0 · Desert Diamond Arena: Unknown, CC BY 2.0 · Camelback Mountain: Dru Bloomfield from Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Papago Park: 2candle at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Phoenix Zoo
Is Phoenix Zoo in Phoenix?
Yes. It’s inside Phoenix, AZ.
When is the best time to visit Phoenix Zoo?
January, February, March, November and December, with highs of 66–78°.
What is the closest airport to Phoenix Zoo?
Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX), about 3 miles away.
Where should I stay near Phoenix Zoo?
Phoenix (in town, 316 places to stay), Tempe (5 mi, 75 places to stay) and Mesa (14 mi, 123 places to stay).
Tips from people in Phoenix
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Phoenix’s Town Square.
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