So you want to take your kids to the Phoenix Zoo and you are wondering if your kids are automatically going to have a good time?? Of Course they will…. But, what if it just so happens the day you go the animals aren’t in the mood to cooperate? Well, here are some fun things for you and your kids to enjoy at the Zoo no matter the reason!
1) Breakfast with the Animals- A great and fun way to give your kids a personal tour of the Zoo. It includes crafts, Meet some of the Zoo Animals and have breakfast. Limited dates and times. Reservations Required.
2) Winter Camp- Over the Winter Break get your kids out and about discovering the world and it’s animals! This unique program let’s kids from 5-12 explore the zoo. The kids will go on Zoo hikes, Meet the animals, Have Science Lessons and make crafts. Limited Dates and Times. Reservations Required. Lunch not provided.
3) Wilderness Night Camp- Talk about fun! 7-17yrs accompanied by adult. Pitch a tent on the Zoo’s main lake shore, Make a fire, grill some dinner, then yummy hot smores. Then take a night Zoo walk. Meet some of the animals and spend the night. Wake up to breakfast and a private safari train ride! ** They do offer a version of this for kids 5 and up! During Zoo Lights Also…
4) Giraffe Encounter- New! For $3.00 per person you can gain access to an observation deck and hand feed the Giraffe’s. This exhibit it new to the Zoo and a great way to bring the animals to you! I bet you’ve never seen one this close up before!
5) The Petting Zoo- Who doesn’t love to feed the animals?? Here you will have a great experience getting up close and personal with many zoo and farm animals! Just watch out for your belongings!
There is definitely more fun things to do with your kids at the Phoenix Zoo, but iTourAz feels these are the top 5. Some are pricey but probably well worth the memories. Here are some links to a few more fun things the Phoenix Zoo has to offer….
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