The Phoenix Zoo is a great place to take the kids ...

The Phoenix Zoo is a great place to take the kids or anyone that loves to look at animals. My daughter's favorites are the giraffes and mine are the alligators and stingrays. This is the first time we tried to pet the stingrays. My daughter that is a tall 2 1/2 year old had a hard time reaching them, even though they do come up to the top from time to time. She still enjoyed watching them swim by. You do a lot of walking up and down hills. It is kept clean and there are plenty of places to get some popcorn, a drink or even photos in a photo booth. Bring plenty of water, especially in the summer. They have 2 splash pads for the kids. Memberships are worth it.