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Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park

Tourist attraction Zoo Aquarium Wildlife and safari park

One of the Most Revieweds in Citrus Park


Address

16501 W Northern Ave, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

Website

wildlifeworld.com

Contact

(623) 935-9453

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (10.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 9 AM to 7 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 7 PM
  • Monday: 9 AM to 7 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 7 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 7 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 7 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 7 PM

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: animals (182) time (86) great (75) rides (63) ride (58) park (53) kids (49) family (43) good (40) aquarium (39)
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  • 2/5 Josef K. 1 year ago on Google
    So I’m pretty conflicted, because even though this place was great as far as the animal exhibits were concerned, the park itself was a great disappointment. We loved visiting the monkeys, jaguars, leopards, birds, lizard animals, and things like that, but the park was not taken care of very well. The signs were warping and falling apart. The baby animals building’s restroom wasn’t operating, and there was a giant trash container on the main thoroughfare (Who does that)! The sky lift cafe didn’t have operational AC in 113 degrees, just a box fan in the corner of the room, which is just nuts to me. My family was miserable. The last thing that was pretty disappointing, was that none of the rides were in operation, and none of the food and drink booths were open. Also, the most ridiculous thing ever, was that when we went in to the Safari Grill, they charged us for ice! It was 113 degrees, and they charged us for ice! How…asinine. So, though this place has a great legacy and heritage, it gets two stars, and for now I will say, “Go visit the Phoenix zoo…it’s much better.” If it weren’t for the awesome animals, this place would get one star from me!
    23 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aaron T. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome zoo! Probably one of the best I have ever been too. The animals are just so live and vibrant! Most of the animals were playing and having a good time. The zoo definitely takes the building maintenance and animal enclosures seriously 110% at all times, very great too see.
    17 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rick S. 2 years ago on Google
    WOW! Awesome zoo. Spent over 5 hours exploring the zoo grounds. Turns out this is a great place. Enjoyed the day and we seemed to see everything in one day. Very clean grounds and saw so many different species of animals our minds are on overload. We will return for another visit in the fall to see how the change of seasons turns out. Highly recommend a visit if your on the fence.
    17 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 chase w. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a big zoo that is very spaced out. A lot to see. The food and service was very bad and over priced. I was disappointed most attractions were closed. So to pay the same entry fee when things are shut down doesn’t seem right. You can easily spend the day here. This place needs some maintenance. This could be really an amazing place if some TLC is put into it. Not impressed but it has a lot to do. The ride through the middle was fun. Didn’t do the safari because you wait about 35 minutes for the vehicles to come back if there is not room.
    12 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Brady R. 4 weeks ago on Google • 280 reviews New
    So, it's a pretty nice zoo and we had a good time. Food was actually pretty darn good for the price. I'll give them that, they got other places like them beat in the food category. I just really feel like there needed to be more of a presence with zoo staff. So many people walking around smoking. And it got really old really quick to constantly be in clouds of cigarette smoke. Also, there were an abundance of people screwing with the animals. Leaning forward and putting fingers and hands through the fence, even with the leopards, yes, the leopards. I understand the zoo can only do so much to protect the idiots we've become from themselves but just some actual visible employees out and about and not just where they want to take more money from you. That being said, if you haven't been then check it out, but I think once is good enough.

  • 3/5 Duane H. 9 months ago on Google
    This is a nice zoo and aquarium with several "rides" available that are good for both kids and adults. You need a lot of time and endurance if you visit all the exhibits and buildings. You also need a lot of money. Adult entry is $48 each, and rides are not included. Each ride is $6 per person, and includes a train, a sky ride (lift chairs), tram, merry-go-rounds (2), log ride, and kids coaster. For $20/hour, you can rent a "Rydable," which is an animal figured power chair type thing, but it is limited in several areas. For $20, you can also rent a wheelchair. Most of the park walkways are graveled, making it dusty and challenging depending on your shoe selection. This also affects accessibility for wheelchairs, the disabled, and strollers, so be warned. Food and drink items are moderately priced, but not all food venues were open. Not all rides and exhibit buildings were open during our visit either. If you're a "zoo person," you'll like this one, but I wouldn't say it was one of my favorites due to the physical size and effort it took to see everything. I could see cost being an issue for families too.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DanO (. 1 month ago on Google • 138 reviews New
    What an amazing place. I visited recently and I had no idea how big it was. They got a lot to see. I really enjoyed the aquariums. I wish the Phoenix Zoo had them. Definitely plan on spending the day there if you want to see everything. I can’t wait to go back.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jose R. 3 months ago on Google • 52 reviews New
    Highly recommend you purchase your tickets on Groupon! Bought my tickets for $35.99 each adult. They charge $48 at the door, so we saved big with 4 adults! We spent about 6 hours at the park today and had a blast! My mother in law and sister in law have never been to a zoo so this was their first time. They loved it! To start, we went through the amazing bird section they have, oh and monkeys. Jumped on the zip line ride for $10 a person and it’s a two person ride. We went to the Free Sea Lion presentation which was pretty cool to see the relationship the sea lions have with the trainer here. We then jumped on the Sky Ride which was $6 per person and was about a 20 minute ride. Very MUCH WORTH IT!! We went over a bunch of different animals including Giraffes, Kangaroos, Camels, Ducks, Turtles, and Warthogs to name a few. We fed snacks to the Giraffes!! So much to do here and such a great way to spend a day with your loved ones.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Taylor P. 1 year ago on Google
    This is such a great zoo. It was so much fun having almost all the animals come up to edge and interact with me. It’s nice to see the animals happy and not constantly taking depression naps. All the employees are so nice and seem to want to be there too! Really my only complaint is the side things that you have to pay for are way to expensive, and those rides maybe only run once a hour. I get it’s a business but with such high prices demand vanishes. Honestly if you just made the rides free and operated them as a loss leader you would bring in many more people.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Amy D. 3 years ago on Google
    This zoo has always been a favorite of mine, but it’s been a while since I’ve gone. I went back yesterday at 9:00 to see new additions. Because it’s summer I didn’t expect all animals to be out, but that’s not what happened. 1. This is not the zoos fault, but the heat was unbearable, so be careful! 2. What the zoo could do better: Add misters and shaded areas besides cafes. Even just tent shades would help. I loved the addition of the safari area, but both my partner I seriously thought we were getting heat stroke. There was very little places for us to get some shade out there, no misting systems, etc.. We are healthy young adults, who stayed very hydrated, so I can’t imagine how elderly people could handle that. We got so overwhelmed by the direct sun that we high tailed it to the aquarium to just sit and look at the penguins. We felt so sick that we couldn’t even walk through the other aquariums. We decided to go home. 3: They have a couple islands at the zoo, where I saw monkeys by themselves, staring at the freeway. Very little shade for them as well. They looked miserable. From my understanding, monkeys are social creatures. 4. In the petting zoo, the turkey looked like it was dying, it was panting SO hard and it’s eyes couldn’t open. 5. Animals with thick fur with little shade like the black bears looked to unhappy. Sure they have a small pool, but it’s out in the screaming sun. I think the priority should be animal health, so if it’s too hot let them be in a cool place. I just went to a sanctuary that makes very little money and they had small shelters for every animal which were each air conditioned, so I don’t understand how this fairly expensive zoo can’t do better to give their animals some way to stay cool. I used to love this place so much, but something felt very off. I had a membership and went back to see if I should get another one, but the animals just looked miserable. I used to feel this zoos priority was the animals, but that’s not the feeling I got this time. I left feeling sad for the half the animals.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Didi A. 1 month ago on Google • 130 reviews New
    So much fun! A couple of us mommies had a girl's day with our daughters. My favorites were the sea lion show where we can feed the sea lions and take photos. My other favorite were the squirrel monkeys. The lions were very vocal and I personally think their habitat was small, hopefully it led out to a larger area that I could not see.

  • 5/5 Michele W. 1 year ago on Google
    Top notch zoo. The animals look healthy and they have adequate shading for them when it gets extremely hot outside. They have shows at various parts of the day and are very informative. This zoo also has rides but you pay for them separately. There are also cafes and vending machines all over the park. It is a little pricey but it is worth it. Enjoyed the day.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Galina E. 1 year ago on Google
    This is hands down the best zoo I've been to! Animals are well taken care of and the atmosphere is great. Clean and nice, animal spaces are big. So much fun for the whole family. I definitely recommend buying tickets in advance especially if they are on sale on Groupon. Many locations for food throughout the zoo. Safari cafe had some great burgers, much better than some full service restaurants. Plan at least 4 hours there.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 CarlySue123 5 months ago on Google
    This is the best zoo experience I have ever been to. Sure it’s $48 to get in ($5 off per ticket for military) but it is WORTH IT. They have what feels like unlimited amount of birds, monkeys, all of it! Not a whole lot of ice cream stops though! The little rides they offer ($6 each) are honestly worth it! The tram ride in the top left is the best one! You go inside the habitats! Also did the zip line (two seater) ($10) which was so scary going up but going down was so smooth! The family coaster ($6) was actually intense in a good way! Overall, the experience was 10/10 and WEAR GOOD SHOES! Also! BRING QUARTERS, they have little feeding stations (.50 each handful) for birds, giraffes, ostriches! The baby monkey was so cute sucking a it’s little thumb. Ohh also the log ride ($6) was so fun too! Aquarium was amazing.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kira S. 1 month ago on Google • 97 reviews New
    It's always a good time at the wildlife zoo! It is pricey but you can easily spend the whole day looking at all the animals and enjoying the attractions. There were so many animals to see and learn about, from monkeys to giraffes and buffalo. I especially enjoyed the bird section, where I saw colorful parrots, flamingos, and peacocks walking around. The zoo also had a few food options. There is a restaurant in the aquarium, it is a Dillions. I liked the attractions, too, such as the safari train, the chairlift, and the roller coaster. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the zoo was clean and well-maintained. I would definitely recommend this zoo to anyone who loves animals and nature.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Suphakarn G. 3 years ago on Google
    We visited the zoo today and had a great time! Great view of the animals and there’s also a lot of shade, which is nice. The Aquarium exhibits are well done and a lot to see! Our 3 year old grandson really enjoyed the sea lions show and getting to feed them afterwards was the highlight (cost $5 for 2 fish). I like that they have a tall feeding station so you can feed the giraffes. We rode the safari tram in the safari park area. It was educational and got us a little closer to the animals in addition to us resting our feet. We'll definitely go back as I am sure we probably have only seen half or less of all the exhibits.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bianca S. 2 years ago on Google
    This Zoo is awesome!! Our second time going here and it was just as fun and entertaining as the first time around. This place has acres of land for all the animals and if you want to see everything, be prepared to spend a minimum of five hours here. The second time around we saw baby mice (pictured) which was cool. There are so many animals to see but I think I enjoyed the aquariums the most. Tickets for this place are pricey so I would suggest buying tickets on Groupon. We went on a Thursday morning and it was fairly busy because there was a field trip, but the Zoo is massive that it didn't feel crowded. Except for when you go into the aquariums, or see reptiles that are indoor. They do have a restaurant that you can dine in and their food is good.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Randall R. 1 year ago on Google
    Wildlife World is my favorite family outing location in the valley of the sun. When it's super hot outside we spend the hours in their aquarium or dragon enclosure watching the alligators, penguins, or the huge salt water crocodile. Then we slowly work our way through the otter and giant river fish display to the stingray tank, stopping along the way to see the California sea lions playing under the sunken pirate ship.On cool days we wander through their exotic animal collection, feeding the parrots, giraffes, and swans along the way. It's great fun AND if you purchase eggs locally from the Hickman's farm brand you will find a "buy one admission get one free" coupon.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Paul O. 1 year ago on Google
    A hidden gem of Phoenix and a better zoom than the popular one closer into the city. This is a rescue zoo and soon the experiences are more unique, varied, and often closer; on the other hand, it's not as polished as it could be (the only reason I'm dinging a star). Feed giraffes, get up close with kangaroos, water ride through the aquarium, check out the albino alligator, and lunch next to flamingoes, this is a highly recommended review for the Wildlife World Zoo. Donate if you can. I know they are working to upgrade and improve what is already a pretty amazing place.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben D. 7 months ago on Google
    A wonderful place for the kids to spend entire days there without getting them bored. A rare combination of Zoo and Aquarium made this place more attractive than Phoenix Zoo. In a typical hot AZ day, the aquarium offers both cool air and cool things to play. The kids can touch a lot of stingray in a small pond. There is a BBQ restaurant behind the big shark tank. Africa Safari Ride is the best paid activity in term value per dollar both entertaining and educational. So many interactive animal activities for the kids. My kid wanted to feed the goats for the whole day. Animal feeding, seal performance, and many more. The noise in the air might be a little disrupting during your outdoor fun activities with animals due to the nearby Air Force field aircraft training.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jerry 3 years ago on Google
    Great zoo!! Lived here for 12 yrs and my first time at this zoo. Spent a good 5 hrs wandering the grounds. Well laid out . Animal exhibits very nice. Many with viewing towers . Looks like many new exhibits being built. Enjoyable experience.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sean E. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Zoo in Arizona! Sorry Phoenix Zoo your Christmas lights are great but Wildlife World Zoo has 6 miles of animals and rides for kids to keep them entertained. The best part is the sky ride that gives you a birds eye view of the animals and you can only see some animals if you ride it. The sky ride isn't as spectacular as the one at San Diego Zoo but it's still a lot fun. Plus you have a log flume ride that takes you in the aquarium. There is an cool little train ride that takes you through the animal enclosures and a whole safari section we haven't even seen yet this place is so big. Like I said before, best zoo in Arizona!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Galina R. 2 years ago on Google
    This zoo was wonderful, lots to see, fun for children, most of the animals had good amount of space and didn’t feel claustrophobic which normally bothers me about zoos. I loved the sea lion show and the rides that were available. Also the play ground and petting zoo was great. My only complaint is the price to enter, i’ve been to zoos in probably ten different states and this has been the most expensive one yet. Even though it doesn’t offer anything different from the other ones. I was glad they offered the discount on groupon for the holiday weekend or else we wouldn’t have gone.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 S B. 1 year ago on Google
    So, it's better to go after 4:00pm because of the rides are 1/2 price or a dollar or two. It's fun to go on the rides in the different zones. So you can take a breather, and rest. It's a long walk, need some water. They didn't have any souvenir cups that you can get refills with that are cheaper than getting a new drink every time. But we got our tickets through Groupon, so it wasn't that expensive. You can see a great deal more animals here than you could the Phoenix Zoo, because of the heat they tend to stay inside their cages and don't come out so you can see them.I have give the ladies at the seal exhibit a great deal of Kudos. They had to cancel the show earlier that day because it's was too hot. They gave us a little mini show when they were feeding them. It was pretty nice so it was very upfront and personal seeing the seals. Overall it was a good time. I'd go back maybe when it wasn't so hot. And thanks again to the ladies at the seal exhibit!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason A. 9 months ago on Google
    I was born and raised in the Phoenix area and have been to the Phoenix Zoo many times but this was my first time here. This place was great for a number of reasons. The sea life and aquarium were a huge draw. My family really enjoyed the sea lion show. We were there on a warm day so getting splashed was actually very refreshing. If you haven’t been here, it’s definitely worth checking out. My kids are already talking about the next trip!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 D M. 3 years ago on Google
    I love coming here with the family. Especially right when the zoo opens. The new additions to the attractions are very nice. Be sure to bring a few dollars in quarters to feed some giraffe. If you really like birds, there are tons of them. During the most recent visit there were lots of baby and young animals around too! You can walk the whole park and see everything in a 3 or 4 hour day.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Alicia Q. 3 years ago on Google
    I’m not sure if they require mask or not even though we are in a PANDEMIC but I went today and the amount of people not wearing a mask was disgusting. There were people in line ordering tickets not wearing a mask and it just seemed normal to the employees. Definitely not safe to not require mask in a place with big crowds. No one is respecting social distancing. The rides are up and running but not being sanitized. As of right now with the pandemic going on and COVID-19 cases going up I don’t recommend coming here. They are not taking this pandemic seriously and do not care about the health of others.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bob M. 2 years ago on Google
    This zoo and aquarium is excellent! The highlights for me included hand feeding a giraffe and feeding the lories (parrot like birds). There are just so many animals and when we went, it was not busy at all - it felt like we had the entire place to ourselves! However, once the morning clouds burned off it became unbearably hot. There are indoor air conditioned exhibits but these are small and scattered. Overall, i love how CLOSE you can get to the animals and how many there are. Also, it seemed like the animals were taken very good care of. Definitely one of the best zoos I've ever been to!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Todd E. 2 years ago on Google
    Very cool and intimate zoo. It’s much more natural seeming than the Phoenix Zoo. Feeding the giraffes was a highlight of the day. Many of the rides and attractions were closed but I think that it being out of season and COVID contributed to that. Great place to bring the family. My toddler loved it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Toni 2 years ago on Google
    I highly recommend you use LivingSocial or Groupon to buy tickets when they have specials. I believe we saved $20 for adults and $10 for kids tickets. This is a fabulous zoo with lots to do and see. There are amusement rides which cost extra, $6 per ride, per person. Some of the rides were closed due to maintenance but we still got on a few. There’s lots of shade on the trails and areas to sit. The zoo does allow you to bring in your own waters, which I recommend because the cafes can be expensive. Drinks and food in cafe rage from $2 to $7. You can even feed sea lions for $5 which was a cool experience for the kiddos.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Naresh G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to spend a day out. Variety of animals and rides around. All in one place. Value for money. The walk ways would have been better. Only cash is accepted at the food courts which I never knew but there are ATM’s here and there. Just in case you don’t have cash, carry a debit card and withdraw earlier to avoid ATM fees.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kathy O. 2 years ago on Google
    We bought our tickets through Goupon. Cheaper then buying at the location. This is the best time to go. Weather was great, animal's were out and about. So much to see and rides are available at extra cost. Ate at one of the restaurants in Park. Their food was good and nice portions.Will go back just to see what we missed. Wear good walking shoes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 N L. 2 years ago on Google
    Be prepared it's very expensive to enter. Pros: This place is AMAZING. Like AMAZING. Getting so close to the animals was something I will pay extra to be able to do. Feeding the animals was also a HUGE win, and the majority of the animals were up and around, screaming happily, enclosures are large and the animals seemed happy. You got close enough to interact with them, and they talked back. We were there for 3 hours and still didn't see everything. Was awesome. Will definitely be back again when we return someday. Cons: You have to pay extra for the rides. I'm not sure, but Covid must have taken a toll on this place. There weren't a lot of people, and the grounds were very dirty. Lots of trash and debris right at entrance. Trash allover the park, dirty tables, and the things like the bleachers where you sit to watch the show, fences, some enclosures, etc. Were badly worn and very sad looking. The Drinking fountains, and hand wash stations for the sting rays by the restaurant were filthy - and an employee sitting nearby was on her phone, when she could have cleaned it up. Many of the rides looked broken down, and inoperable. I also don't know when peak season is in Arizona, so this may have been in the off season and they are working on things. I don't know. I felt sad that it was probably due to lack of employees, and funding, so instead of 5 stars I did 4, and still feel bad doing that. It's a wonderful place. If any locals have time to volunteer there, please consider offering. I think they need the help. :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alicia M. 1 year ago on Google
    We do love this zoo! It’s beautiful and a great place to visit with your wild and free kiddos. Definitely go on non busy days if you want to experience the whole zoo, it’s big! We had a season pass (Jul 2021-22) and just renewed this December 2022. Since then the price has gone up significantly! Ouch. Also make sure to bring your lunch and snacks so you don’t end up forking out over 50 bucks for a small meal that barely feeds the family. My kids love spending half a day here and we all have lots of fun. We love the rides and activities. The staff is very kind and helpful! Definitely appreciate them and I recommend this zoo!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jamie M. 2 years ago on Google
    Used a groupon to get a cheaper ticket didnt see any of the shows, but still had a wonderful time. Fed the giraffes (bring quarters), saw so many animals, they were all out and lively. Went right when it opened 9am,and left around 2pm.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jesse 5 months ago on Google
    It’s a zoo. The keepers do their job and take care of the animals. I’m sure they’re experts in that field. They keep the grounds very clean also. It’s very large, lots too see! I walked almost 3 miles and still didn’t see it all. Over all, it’s…a zoo. I took off 2 stars for a few things, some of which can’t be changed easily, if at all. - The price is very high compared to other zoos. If you use Groupon, it’s cheaper. - The location is very noisy being sandwiched between a freeway, a busy local road and an Air Force base. The jets sent noise levels up to 100dBs several times on my visit. Who chose this location?? I feel bad for the animals that have sensitive hearing. - It seems like some of the cages & aquariums were far too small for the creatures that inhabited them. Not all, but it was a repeating observation. If it ever gets a renovation, some of the bird, monkey and alligator spaces need to be at least twice as large. - A lot of the signs were worn down and need to be replaced. - I had a beer in one of the restaurants that made my stomach hurt for hours. Something’s not right there. - I was going to buy a souvenir on my way out, but they close the gift shop 30 min before the whole zoo. ?? I was 3 min too late. It wasn’t all bad, I mostly had a nice time and I recommend it if you haven’t been. It was great interacting with some of the parrots and monkeys, haha. I only wish some of the things above weren’t true.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Susan C. 4 months ago on Google
    Loved this zoo! The only thing I didn't like was that they had so many birds! I like to see more animals, not birds, but that's just my opinion. The aquarium was awesome too! My favorites were the giraffes (you can feed them too- only 50 cents!!) And the 2 baby monkeys!! Oh so adorable!! Wish they had more baby animals in the nursery. They also have a few rides to go on, I recommend going on a couple of them (to rest! As there is a lot of walking involved).
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicholas M. 3 months ago on Google New
    Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium is not only one of the best experiences you can have in Phoenix, but I would venture to say one of the best zoos in Southwest U.S. (better than the PHX zoo). This place exceeds so many expectations and it is absolutely massive - you can easily spend a full day here and still not see everything. There are so many intimate up close encounters you can have with animals here from all over the world, whether it's feeding giraffes or standing a foot away from performing sea lions. They do an incredible job with the layout here and the exhibits. So much of the park is in cool shade for the hotter days. Whenever your feet start getting sore you can enjoy the comfort of viewing the wildlife from the chairlift of the African safari tram. They also do a nice job providing a variety of food options, especially with the Dillon's BBQ near the entrance. How can you beat eating delicious bbq listening to live music while watching beautiful flamingos nearby? I sincerely hope, as others have mentioned here, that they can add elephants into this park in the near future, as that is really the only thing missing from this otherwise perfect zoo/aquarium!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ed P. 3 years ago on Google
    Was pretty hot today. Alot of the animals were sleeping in the shade. Can't blame them at all ! Still had fun overall. Lots of new areas to explore. Place has really grown. Will definitely be back in the Fall when it's much cooler. 🐵🦁🐯🐅🦓🐪🦏🐆🦒😎👍🏼
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  • 5/5 Torrey W. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this EDEN out in the WEST VALLEY. The aquariums are truly spectacular, and going to see what babies are in the nursery is always fun. Great Rides. If you want you can feed the Giraffes or the sweet lorries. If you want to feed yourself head in to DILLON'S. The food/Service are great, and every table has a view of the SHARK TANK! They're so cool to watch. PLEASE SHOW ALL ANIMALS THE RESPECT THEY DESERVE!! BARRIERS ARE THERE FOR A REASON. HAVE A BLAST!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 James T. 3 years ago on Google
    I think this place is awesome and it's great as far as teenagers and adults. But when they come to taking my nephews and nieces who are four and five and they can't even look over the barriers to see the animals I think this place is overrated. Definitely adults and teenagers can enjoy it but it does not cater to small children and children with disabilities like my 4-year-old son. The cost was $180 for two adults and four children. I feel it was way too expensive just as an entry not including the ride on the train the food the not all of us have the money to splurge like some families I think at this time of year too as hot as it was we could barely stand the heat and it doesn't open till 10:00 which is already getting close to the heat time of the day. I think prices should be lower at those times and for kids under the age of 5 especially specialist children there should be a serious drop in the rates I think that would only be fair. we have gone through some difficult times with the pandemic and everything else that was going on I don't think that families should get couched by places that are supposed to cater to families and their children and where is the special rate for special needs children I think our special needs children are being ignored and now priced fairly to come and enjoy your facilities.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bruce W. 3 years ago on Google
    Over six thousand animals / creatures and hundreds of species. Wildlife park and aquarium...and before COVID also water flume ride. Train and air tram are still running and worth the extra cost. Outside beverages allowed, so bring /at least/ two bottles of water per person...one of each pair frozen so stays cold if going during the hot season. There's some shade, but lots of areas without. Bring sunscreen. Sunglasses recommended. Hats with brims helpful. The indoor exhibits are cooler, but then mask mandates make them warmer and lower in oxygen. Plus all indoor seating appears to have been removed. That is likely COVID compliant, but makes for a miserable experience and effective barriers for those with handicaps or physical challenges. If you are on a budget, eat before and after. Like all amusement parks and zoos and similar attractions, food vending is double or more than what you'll pay outside the place.
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  • 5/5 Burned in Burned o. 3 years ago on Google
    It is great to be here!
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  • 4/5 A m. 3 years ago on Google
    A lot of Beautiful animals.
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  • 5/5 AMBER H. 3 years ago on Google
    The best zoo I have EVER been to! Hands down, beats San Diego. The variety of animals here is unbelievable. And we saw EVERY SINGLE ONE! The enclosures are set so that you cannot miss them. They all appeared happy, healthy and well cared for. Temp was around 70 when we went and they were all so active and interesting to watch. They have rides too, but at $6 per person, per ride, we just couldn’t swing it. No matter, we were there for the animals anyway. They may have an annual deal or something if you are local but we were just passing through town. So glad we stopped here. You will not be disappointed! Bring lots of quarters to feed the animals. Feeding the giraffes is the best! Hope we get to return sometime. My kids are 5-8 and they walked the whole thing and never complained because they were thoroughly entertained by animals the whole time. We were there from about 10-2 and made it through the whole park. It was not crowded at all. Free parking. Check Groupon for deals!
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  • 5/5 S. Brent L. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome Zoo. One of my favorites. We go all the time, don't miss it. It's well worth it. I'll let my pictures speak for themselves :-)
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  • 5/5 Jonathan H. 3 years ago on Google
    First timer here, ended up coming here since the Phoenix Zoo was closing within the hour & boy did we get lucky! This place is HUGE!!!! Way bigger than the Phoenix Zoo & has a lot more variety of animals. We were only here for three hours & we only had a chance to visit 1/4 of the park- this place is huge! They have so many different sections & attractions. If you come out here, definitely come early & spend the whole day here to really take in the full experience. We will definitely be planning another trip back soon & this time we will come earlier.
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  • 5/5 SanDreia F. 3 years ago on Google
    We love be this zoo... Great variety of animals, lots of open space. Rides if you are into a theme park fun time. Amazing aquariums. It is spread out so plan to spend the day or only see a portion of the options. Restraunts throughout ..bring cash, the do not support cards in the zoo. Our favorite place to eat is Dillion's BBQ they take a card and are next to the aquariums. Ability to feed the giraffes and fish with quarter ($0.50) feeder machines. Awesome place to get exercise and enjoy the outdoors. Dirt paths. Playground for kids if you want a break. $$$ per ticket but worth it if you can spend time. With a family of 7 we can only afford to go a couple of times a year but it is worth the drive.
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  • 4/5 vinay r. 3 years ago on Google
    Best zoo in AZ, surprised by the varieties of animals and birds. Giraffe feeding is the best. Good maintenance of animals, however the restrooms could be cleaner!!!
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  • 1/5 Maria Lucia A. 3 years ago on Google
    I called them to get information about masks for kids, but when they picked up the phone, they immediately hung up on me without giving me a chance to ask. After that, they disconnected their phones so they didn't have to answer customer calls. We would be travelling from Nevada - easy decision for us, we will be going to the Phoenix Zoo instead.
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  • 5/5 Candy R. 2 years ago on Google
    We had an amazing time. Even got a discount on Groupon. So we got to spend extra at the gift shop for the animal's. The park is so big we didn't get to do everything. But will definitely be buying a yearly membership. Love the animals. We got to feed the stingrays, see the baby giraffes, all the tanks looks great. The food at the BBQ restaurant was so good. We even watched them feed the sharks at lunch. Kids had a blast.
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  • 3/5 Joseph W. 2 years ago on Google
    Large park with lots to see. Would have rated 4 stars but you have to pay for rides individually. For example, a 3 min log ride was $6 per person or $24 for a family of 4! If you then want to ride the train it's another $24 for a family of 4. There were only 3 rides, why not just include with the price? Staff was super friendly. Albino alligator was awesome. Beware that when temperatures are high some of the things will not be open including some of the animal shows (understandable). Would probably not recommend going when temperatures are above the 80's.
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  • 5/5 Martina K. 2 years ago on Google
    Love coming here with my son, we always have a blast. We have a yearly pass so we can come as often as we want 👍
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  • 5/5 Stephanie H. 2 years ago on Google
    We bought discount tickets on Groupon last year but the pandemic happened and they expired but the wildlife world zoo still honored the value of the ticket we just paid the price difference and it was totally worth it. They have lots of animals and they were actually visible they also have rides kind of pricey because they're per person and I have a large family but if it's only two or three people price not bad. Even still we still got on a couple of rides and we had lots of fun. The aquarium side is a lot smaller but we still enjoyed it.
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  • 5/5 Kim R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great day at the zoo!!! Bring quarters for feed. And prepare to get your shoes dusty. Not all paths are paved. Our family enjoyed the whole place.
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  • 5/5 Sangre A. 2 years ago on Google
    We really enjoyed our trip to this zoo. We had a lot of close encounter to the animals. My daughter particularly love feeding the lories and the giraffe 😊 You will need to check the time of their shows and plan your day using the map to be able to maximize your experience. And also they offer discounts when you go in big groups.
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  • 5/5 Nicole S. 2 years ago on Google
    We had an absolute blast!! First time here and definitely will not be our last. We are on a celebration roadtrip and little one requested to see animals like lions and also ocean animals. Boom...this place checked that off and more!! We purchased a Groupon so got an even greater deal. There is so much to see and animals look greatly cared for. Kiddos enjoyed the sea lion show, it was really cute! One of their favorite things about the visit was the petting zoo area!! They would have spent forever in there if we let them! There are tons of bathrooms and many places to get a bite to eat. Bring some cash, many of the food places we went into only took cash. We had to use the ATM with the $3 extra fee in order to get some money. Food prices were a bit high...I think it was like $5 for a regular plain hot dog. The kiddos loved the train but wished the coaster and log flume were open. But the thing that really put this place on top was the thought and commitment to helping our daughter get her stone charm she lost between a wooden bench. Knowing that it was something minimally priced, the worker knew that it was something important to our daughter and that's all that mattered to him. He had to get tools and whatever else to retrieve it and told us "don't worry, I'll have it for you at lost and found before you leave." And he did and we had one happy girl! So thank you sir for making our first visit an amazing one!
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  • 5/5 Kayla L. 2 years ago on Google
    Fun day for the whole family! Decently priced. The place is huge! We were there for 5 hrs and still had more to see. Decent food. The log ride was so much fun! I love that you can feed the animals just by buying food and not paying for an "experience" like other zoos.
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  • 5/5 Kaitie D. 2 years ago on Google
    Easily the best zoo in Arizona, and I've been to all of them, and pretty close to the best zoo in the US (haven't been to all of those yet 😅). An absolutely massive and unique collection of animals, lots of opportunities to get up-close, and the facilities are always clean and well maintained. Bring quarters to feed some of the fish and animals including the giraffes.
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  • 5/5 Tri C. 2 years ago on Google
    Seemed pricey at first but this was totally worth the experience. They seem to have a lot of animals that are easy to spot (some species had multiple paddocks in different parts of the park). Tried the cafe and would say this was one area they could improve. Well maintained and healthy looking animals. Usually not a fan of zoos but glad we visited this one. Learned about some magnificent animals that we have seen in real life before.
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  • 4/5 Heather P. 9 months ago on Google
    I want to give it 5 stars, but we couldn't do a lot while there due to it being closed. Like the roller coaster, we went on the log water ride and it was super fun. Most were closed though.. We enjoyed feeding and petting the goats. We fed the giraffes and saw SO many very cool animals. Lots of sea life, which was great! We also enjoyed petting the stingrays. We had a lot of fun. Food and ice cream places were closed as well, not all but most. Staff were friendly. Gift shot is pretty cool. Parking was good.
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  • 5/5 Robin M. 9 months ago on Google
    This was my first time visiting this zoo, and it was better than I expected. We went during the ice cream social, so it was affordable. The kids got to feed the sea lions and pet the sting rays, but their favorite experience was the log ride! We will definitely be back!
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  • 5/5 Jack P. 1 year ago on Google
    Spent the day touring the zoo with the family, and wow was it ever fun. The animals here are all immaculately kept with clean and large enclosures. It was a great day and we got to see a lot of the creatures that call this place home. I particularly liked the monkeys and the big cats. Definitely worth a trip to see the zoo. Highly, highly recommended!
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  • 4/5 Riley Q. 8 months ago on Google
    Wildlife World Zoo is a phenomenal place to take your kid at all times of the year. With the top aquarium in the west valley and the quantity of exhibits that rivals the OdySea in Scottsdale, the air conditioned exhibits make for a great get away. During cooler times, the outdoor exhibits are equally as extensive. Perhaps our favorite is feeding the giraffes. A point of improvement are the hours of operation for the rides and after rains, the compacted dirt paths can get muddy. We highly recommend the annual pass so you can enjoy the zoo with your child during the critical learning years.
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  • 5/5 Jeffrey N. 5 months ago on Google
    Me and my husband really enjoyed this. We saw the sea lion show and we rode the zip line the roller coaster they have this bird ride that you control the rudder and it was really fun. All the staff treated us really good. The girl at the giraffe feeding station was rude but every single other staff was great. If you want a great day I'd highly recommend this place. When your all done exploring check out the bbq restaurant it was so good.
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  • 5/5 Leah L. 4 months ago on Google
    You get to feed the giraffes and the fish and some sting rays if you want. I advise getting the roll of quarters when you buy your ticket. There were lots of baby animals when we went. We also really enjoyed the wildlife encounter!
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  • 5/5 Susan June A. 3 months ago on Google New
    This park is absolutely amazing! You can pet some as well as feed them. The animals are happy and all of the staff was too. They were friendly and informative, if you have a question they answer it. Wonder beautiful day was had by all. Food was great too. The restaurant has awesome food! Thank you to all at the Wildlife Zoo for such a great day! We will be back! See you soon!
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  • 5/5 Angel K. 1 month ago on Google • 26 reviews New
    Huge place, we couldn't even get everything in and we were there for 6 hours. Some things were closed due to weather. Sad we couldn't see the giraffes, but on a dry day, we saw you could feed them as well, take quarters. We fed the Lory, pet goats, and fed animals throughout. We got to pet starfish and anemone in the aquarium. Feeding the stingray was amazing as well. Can't recommend this enough.

  • 5/5 Josh R. 1 month ago on Google • 16 reviews New
    Fantastic park with plenty to see. This was our second time and a lot to see. Would need 4-5 hours to see it all and our kids weren't on board for that commitment, so we'll definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Chris J. 3 years ago on Google
    Such a cool place! First off, it’s absolutely massive. I had no idea how big this place was by looking at the map, but to walk around the entire thing truly was a 5.5 mile walk. I’ve never seen to many different animals in one place, I’m still trying to take-in everything we saw. It’s very cool that you can feed the giraffes too! At first the price seems a bit much, but once you see how big this place is and how many animals are there, it becomes totally worth it. I would say you can honesty spend a good 5-6 hours here taking your time and seeing everything. We will definitely go back!

  • 5/5 Brad W. 3 years ago on Google
    A great place to take my kids. I buy both my girls a Blueberry Slurpee there and begin the adventure of exploring the park. Its always a blast. Recommendation... buy the annual passes if you can so you can always have something to do when times are bad financially.

  • 5/5 Yvonne D. 3 years ago on Google
    My family loves this zoo. You can always see the animals (instead of them always hiding) and it's a very nice walk around the place. We love that there is always something new here. The improvements they are making to enclosures are really nice and the animals look quite happy.

  • 4/5 Alicia I. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a nice and big zoo. Lots of walking so if you have small kids make sure to bring a stroller. The prices inside are waaaaay high, really overpriced. We only bought a corn dog and paid 5.50 for it. We liked our time feeding the giraffes. Aquarium gets boring. The ride in the little train was so short not worth the price. Overall the zoo installations and the animals and activities we liked, its just that its so expensive!

  • 5/5 Robert T. 3 years ago on Google
    LOVE the Wildlife World Zoo! They have grown and added so much in the past few years including the awesome aquarium area! This is an awesome place to bring the kids on a cool day! My favorite part about this place is being able to feed the giraffes!🦒 Just make sure you bring plenty of quarters and you can feed the giraffes as well as the fish and I believe some birds as well! I can’t wait until they open back up to the public and it cools down after summer, I will definitely be taking my son here once it cools down and they are open! I have brought my toddler son here many times already and will continue to visit for many many years to come!

  • 5/5 Xavier S. 3 years ago on Google
    Going back soon. Only thing I did not like was the animals water in the peak was Green and smells

  • 1/5 Rebecca B. 3 years ago on Google
    Horrible place for people great for animals 🤣 hardly any water stations to buy water. They don’t give you lids or straws on fountain drinks. Everything is half a$$ed. Absolutely horrendous food don’t buy and food definitely bring your own and bring your own water bottles and don’t rent strollers. Hardly any stroller there just a plastic seat with a long metal handle

  • 5/5 Janet G. 3 years ago on Google
    Family fun times 👌

  • 5/5 Aldo G. 3 years ago on Google
    👌

  • 5/5 zane d. 3 years ago on Google
    Love how close you can get to the animals.

  • 5/5 raul b. 3 years ago on Google
    we like it it's bigger than what I was thinking but it's a little over price it for snacks and drinks inside.

  • 3/5 Fran L. 3 years ago on Google
    The park is wonderful, but it is very large, so it would be nice if they'd offer a tram service to get from one area of the park to another. They use trams for paid tours, so it can't be that hard to add trams to help visitors easily access all sections of the sprawling zoo. The biggest issue and the reason for 3 stars, is that they state that no "outside" food is allowed, but the food they offer is incredibly expensive and made poorly. We paid $5/soft pretzel and each was ice cold & soggy. $4 for a bottle of water.

  • 5/5 Lyza D. 3 years ago on Google
    Lots to see. Wonderful zoo. Love the aquarium. It's so unique to this zoo. The attractions (additional fee for those on top of admission) are hit or miss if they're operating, but we did the sky lift ride and it was very worth it. Be ready for lots of walking. The walk around the zoo is 5 miles, I believe. Great zoo for kids. We saw SO many animals. Tigers, lions, tortoises, giraffes, pygmy hippos, zebras, etc. Many, many birds. Worth the trip!

  • 5/5 Corissa S. 3 years ago on Google
    We LOVE this zoo! This is our 3rd year being members and we're so happy to be back after the long closure for covid-19. Compared to the other zoo in town, I'd pick this one any day. The zoo is HUGE, so there's so much to see, it's hard to see everything in one day, which is nice being members, because we can go to one or two sections each time and not feel like we're seeing the same things every single time. We love how close all the animals are, so you can actually see and interact with them and as members, we get to see them grow and change over time, which is so cool. There's plenty of shade and places to sit and watch the animals. Fun shows and rides and A/C in the aquarium buildings to escape the heat during the hotter months! The ONE thing I wish is that the employees constantly driving around would be a little friendlier....they NEVER wave or even smile at anyone...although all the people doing the shows and managing the rides have been great. My kids are 9, 5, and 2, so we plan on being members for a few years to come now and are hoping the prices don't go up TOO much every year, cause last year they went up quite a bit and it was a big jump for a family of 4-5. Many of their animals are rescues and they have new babies to see every year! We love that you can bring in snacks and drinks and don't have to worry about paying a crazy amount for junk food at the in zoo restaurants, although one of their restaurants actually has pretty decent mexican food! We frequently run into Dillon's in the middle of our trip for a snack (and a beer) and then finish walking around after a nice little break! All in all, we'd pick this zoo a million times over the other one and recommend it to everyone!

  • 5/5 Porter S. 3 years ago on Google
    Pretty dusty but loved the animals

  • 5/5 Patrick H. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a wide open space of serenity and cool animals to see. My favorites are the lions, leopards, black panther, and the penguins. It's set up where you can eat your lunch, buy a gift, or feed the giraffes. Plan on spending about 4 hours, so you have time to see a show. The cost is around $40, but they have all types of ways to get a $5 discount, which is way worth it. Plus you get entertained by F-15 Jets taking off from Luke Air Force Base.

  • 4/5 Olga V. 3 years ago on Google
    Very interesting. Was extremely hot and a water bottle was $4.00. Seems pricey because it was necessary. They do have a large selection of animals and aquariums. Good place to have kids go for a great learning experience. Staff very attentive.

  • 5/5 carrie s. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a amazing time for sure going back

  • 5/5 taronna w. 3 years ago on Google
    Very different experience!! Loved getting to see the white Buffalos! Would have been better if there had been places to get drinks!

  • 5/5 jay c. 3 years ago on Google
    So much to do and see. Great place to visit

  • 4/5 Ivonne G. 3 years ago on Google
    It has a lot of things to do with the family.

  • 5/5 Tee T. 3 years ago on Google
    It was too hot 😂 but we enjoyed it

  • 5/5 Brandon G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to take the kids for the day. You won't regret it!

  • 5/5 Brenna G. 3 years ago on Google
    Such a fun place to visit! So much to see. Can’t wait to go back when it’s cooler!

  • 5/5 Bill T. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place

  • 5/5 Luz E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place of distraction for all ages .. recommended 😌😀 (Original) Exelente lugar de distracción para todas edades.. recomendado 😌😀

  • 5/5 Rachel F. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the atmosphere

  • 5/5 Hector M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service

  • 4/5 Dayna M. 3 years ago on Google
    I purchased a tickets through groupon which was an awesome deal, luckily i live about ten minutes from here. I brought my kids here just to pass the time. They loved every minute of it they even got to touch a rainbow boa named "skittles" my kids even said the wildlife learning center is by far better than the Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park. Zoo

  • 3/5 Javier B. 3 years ago on Google
    Really nice fun for kids but a little expensive....

  • 5/5 247overit 3 years ago on Google
    I think its worth the 40 dollars admission, it's so big and so much to do, it took us 4 hours to get through. Huge aquarium. I would recommend bringing your own drinks cause theirs are a little pricey.

  • 5/5 AAA 3 years ago on Google
    My sons love this zoo. There is an abundance of animals. The zoo and the aquarium are big, It took us 4/5 hours to get through it all (including rides).

  • 4/5 Britnee R. 3 years ago on Google
    Animals weren't active but there were many different animals to look at. Staff was nice though.

  • 2/5 Chrissy C. 3 years ago on Google
    Good variety of animals but place is pretty run down. Looks like they are working to improve but the animal enclosures were small and filthy. I was expecting Carol Baskin to pop up somewhere.

  • 5/5 Richard H. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome fun place

  • 5/5 Sara S. 3 years ago on Google
    This was my first time and we got a great costumer service, love the animals except I wish they can protect more the animals from the heat. 🙏🏻 I did see some of the birds even with coolers and sprinklers but not the big animals like the bear and some other 😞 I will definitely coming back, and hope to see some differences on them.

  • 4/5 Cactus L. 3 years ago on Google
    It was great just very hot

  • 5/5 Jenni S. 3 years ago on Google
    Love, love, love this zoo. So much to do and you don't have to pay extra to go into the aquarium, see or touch the sting rays, it's $0.50/ handful to feed the giraffes/ducks/koi fish if you so desire. Worth the trip to drive over.

  • 4/5 Ahmed Al T. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to visit!

  • 5/5 Carrie V. 3 years ago on Google
    Wow, what a cool zoo! Loved our visit. Kids were worn out before we could see it all. Can’t wait to go back and see the rest! Best zoo I’ve ever been to!

  • 5/5 Jerika K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great experience! You can get up close to feed the giraffes. Walk around and see peacocks roaming, all the macaws flying around. We live in Vegas and took a 4 hour drive out there and spent 4 hours walking the entire park. It was really fun and the stingrays are playful if you go and try to pet them! I definitely want to plan another trip out there!

  • 5/5 shana p. 3 years ago on Google
    Such a unique and amazing experience!! The closeness is so unique here. Truly different from the traditional zoo experience.My kids were able to really appreciate the animals and the experiences. If we lived here we'd get a season pass. You could easily spend a day here. Gift shop offers nothing particularly special.

  • 5/5 Erin F. 3 years ago on Google
    WWZA is fantastic. Such a wonderful place for kids and adults. We spent 6 hours there today and still didn't see everything! My son's (5 yo) favorite was the penguins. I loved the giraffs.

  • 5/5 Cody W. 3 years ago on Google
    The best zoo I've been to! Go early and have your walking shoes on! Lots of exhibits and fun rides for both kids and adults in all the different parts of the zoo grounds including a zip line and a log water ride! Most rides costing just 6 bucks per person! Admission is Expensive but worth every penny! Was very happy with my day at this zoo!

  • 4/5 Samuel S. 3 years ago on Google
    Fun zoo, not that many people wearing masks in the indoor exhibits where it is required and outdoors, roller coaster employee was wearing a mask but it was completely down, (and smelled bad). Overall great day and great food at the mexican restaurant near the roller coaster. 4/5 recommend.

  • 5/5 Chris E. 3 years ago on Google
    If visiting with kids this is a MUST. There is a train that takes you in some pens with animals amd guides you around a 1/4 of the zoo, a tram also does the same for another 1/4, and a sky lift that overlooks 1/2 the park. Kids can also pet and feed many animals including Giraffes!, deer, goats, chickens, fish, manta rays, and more. There are penguin feedings and sea lion shows as well as a baby animal nursery. We have been to many large zoos around the US and this was the most interactive and kid friendly. Very very highly suggest going. They do have food and drinks, but a little bit costly.

  • 5/5 Trey S. 3 years ago on Google
    Always a good experience here.. Constantly improving and building more. Employees are helpful and kind and often give you little freebies without you even asking. Overall a much better experience than many other zoos I have been to.

  • 5/5 Google U. 3 years ago on Google
    Clean park!

  • 5/5 Isys L. 3 years ago on Google
    Always so fun to go! Little ones loved feeding the birds and the giraffes. Lots of fun rides (they do cost extra).

  • 5/5 Kaitlyn Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Had an amazing time with my family. I would really recommend the sea lion show absolutely amazing. I will be back! Thank you to the staff who helped us and talked to us today!

  • 1/5 Sarah S. 3 years ago on Google
    I think that this bear exhibit is about the saddest exhibit I’ve ever seen! During a recent visit to the zoo, I observed only one bear (thankfully, it’s a small space) who was walking back and forth nervously. There were no trees or grass or anything in the exhibit that would be similar to the bears natural habitat. I felt very sorry for the bear who was trapped in that exhibit. Not only is it a poor exhibit but, this exhibit was placed right next to a loud kiddie ride. If the exhibit wasn’t enough to send this poor bear into craziness then the noise of screaming kids would surely send this poor bear over the edge! Actually seeing this exhibit has made me rethink of ever going to or supporting going to zoos!! Please rethink this exhibit!!!

  • 5/5 Jon D. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best zoos I've ever been to. Can get close to a lot of animals and most were very active.

  • 5/5 SRUTHI S. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best Zoo's I've visited so far. Donot miss feeding the Giraffes . Kids will love it. With so many interactive animals. Try to plan on going during winter so it won't get too hot to explore the places inside. And it will easily take around 4- 5 hours. But we loved it ♥️

  • 5/5 Jason M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great day at the zoo!

  • 4/5 Raul M. 3 years ago on Google
    Family Fun

  • 5/5 Elezabeth H. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a blast!

  • 4/5 AMY C. 3 years ago on Google
    I love this place! Food is expensive and not great but animal exhibits are excellent. So much better than Phoenix Zoo. I love the nursery, the rides, the giraffe feeding station, and the proximity you can get to the animals. Great park!

  • 5/5 C B. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is huge! So many animals too see. Well worth the drive and admission fee.

  • 5/5 Carlos G. 3 years ago on Google
    Fun fun in the desert sun!!

  • 5/5 Renee P. 3 years ago on Google
    A nice day trip for the family. A bit pricey, but it was a fun time for everyone.

  • 5/5 Jonell S. 3 years ago on Google
    The zoo was great! All the animals were up close and active. Wear your mask, use the hand sanitizer and have a great time!

  • 4/5 Grant M. 3 years ago on Google
    Fun place..tons of animals..

  • 5/5 Michelle B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great for and great date night location. Enjoy the live music in the bar, sit in the dining room and watch the sharks in the floor to ceiling shark tank, or sit outside on the patio and watch the flamingos.

  • 4/5 Erica M. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice

  • 5/5 Susie 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome zoo and restaurant

  • 2/5 Karen P. 3 years ago on Google
    Drove a long way today to find the giraffes were not on display and all the rides are closed except the train and the sky ride. I guess next time before we drive from Prescott we will call beforehand.

  • 5/5 fabiola b. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place to spend with your family very clean and nice people (Original) Excelente lugar para pasar con tu familia muy limpio y personas agradables

  • 4/5 Brittany G. 3 years ago on Google
    Its definitely showing its age but you can see where they are working on updating exhibits. We choose this zoo every time

  • 5/5 gabriela m. 3 years ago on Google
    We loveeed this place m, soo big a lot of the animals are the same but loved the experience my girls had feeding the giraffe

  • 5/5 Sarah V. 3 years ago on Google
    It was a lot of fun

  • 4/5 Cocreshia Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice experience for my daughter

  • 5/5 James D. 3 years ago on Google
    Regardless the animals need our support.

  • 4/5 Michelle Robbins S. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a great time. Be sure you go early enough and if you have small kids bring a wagon or something 😉

  • 5/5 Darla K. 3 years ago on Google
    Sooo much fun !!! We spent 4 hrs there n didnt see any shows. Highly recommended

  • 5/5 chris s. 3 years ago on Google
    Always nice to go there I drive from Mesa I go there at least 15 times a year at the minimum

  • 5/5 Kirstin B. 3 years ago on Google
    Fun. Lots of beautiful animals. Had a blast

  • 5/5 Julie V. 3 years ago on Google
    Always an amazing experience!

  • 5/5 Tricia B. 3 years ago on Google
    I love everything this zoo has to offer, especially as they have expanded and grown over the years the Lory Parrot feeding is a must, feeding the giraffe and sting rays can be fun too. I love the aquariums and they are open later so do those last, there is also almost always a Groupon to help with the price of tickets

  • 3/5 Ken T. 3 years ago on Google
    Rides way too expensive!

  • 5/5 cheryl p. 3 years ago on Google
    Very pricey for rides in the park, however we haven't had this much fun since covid started! Kids really enjoyed the day. 7 hours in we still hadn't done it all!

  • 5/5 Mary P. 3 years ago on Google
    Love all the animals...the aquarium was real interesting and most of animals were out and entertaining

  • 4/5 Christopher W. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a really good experience when taking my two year old daughter. They have a Sea Lion show at 1130am and 330pm which was a lot of fun for her and she really enjoyed feeding them afterwards!

  • 5/5 Matthew M. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! We travel just to see zoo's, wildlife parks, and aquariums, and this is above and beyond most and comparable to some of the best in the country. Plan a full day and you might be able to experience the majority of it. There is so much to see and do. We come at least twice a year.

  • 5/5 Debra R. 3 years ago on Google
    My son and I enjoyed a wonderful day at the zoo. It is huge and has a variety of big cats that I loved. The bear and the rhinoceros were my sons favorite. The aquarium was so much fun. There is a nice family restaurant with great food. It is a great decision for a family fun day.

  • 1/5 Julie W. 3 years ago on Google
    No enforced masks or social distancing. 90% of the people were not wearing masks. Empty sanitizer bottles. Filthy bathrooms. Nasty food. Enclosures way to small. Dirty grounds. Very expensive disappointment.

  • 5/5 Kayla M. 3 years ago on Google
    I enjoyed my time at the zoo today with my family. Spacious enough to practice safe social distancing during this time. Will definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Janet I. 3 years ago on Google
    I felt like a kid again. The Zoo was well laid out. It's kinda pricey compared to the Phoenix Zoo. But it well worth it.

  • 5/5 Angel B. 3 years ago on Google
    Staff is nice and friendly and my kids loved it

  • 4/5 Matt E. 3 years ago on Google
    Good times rides are over priced why not sell wristbands for unlimited rides?

  • 5/5 Ericka Skye H. 3 years ago on Google
    Definitely wear your walkin shoes! Wow! Absolutely fantastic place! Just spent 5 hours there. So many things to see and do! Definitely worth the money to get in!

  • 5/5 DropTheBassline 3 years ago on Google
    Such a great experience!!!!

  • 1/5 hippityhop 3 years ago on Google
    They should afford to clean fan in penguin area. It is so dusty

  • 5/5 SonnY M. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing!!!

  • 2/5 E M. 3 years ago on Google
    The good: The zoo has a plethora of animals and activities for families, quite entertaining. The bad: Entrance fee is quite high. Even with a discount coupon, customers pay a pretty penny. In addition to the entrance fee, be aware that there are additional charges for park rides. Considering the steep entrance fee, one would expect the rides to be included in the entrance fee (even Disneyland does that). As with all amusement parks and zoos, the price of food and beverages is also high. So for an average family of four: be prepared to expend a generous portion of your salary on a visit to this park. The park’s trails are very dusty, but that is to be expected given that we are in AZ where dust reigns. However, if you have respiratory issues, be forewarned. The worse: My husband took a ten year old child to Wildlife World recently and they chose to try the Sky Ride. Very entertaining BUT a word of caution: the ride takes the guests on a ski-lift type chair above the zoos different areas for a birds-eye view of the park. Upon approaching the end of the ride, the chairs do not stop. One is required to hop out of the chair and quickly get out of the way of the moving chair. My husband observed an elderly couple in the chair ahead of him, struggle to avoid being hit by the moving chair as they debarked the ride. Luckily, the attendants stopped the chair with a lever and the couple escaped injury. My husband was not so lucky, he actually fell while trying to get off the chair quickly enough to avoid injury. This time the attendants (distracted perhaps?) did nothing to stop the moving chair. My husband sprained his ankle and has ugly scrapes, still healing, on his arms and legs. Although the attendants asked if he was “OK”, they did not bother to initiate an incident report. Furthermore, the ride does not have a disclaimer at its entrance regarding suitability for older guests. More importantly, given the fact that the attendants have the capability of stopping the chairs’ motion to allow guests to get off them, why isn’t this done for each chair that reaches the conclusion of the ride? I can’t imagine a family with younger children struggling to protect the kids from the onslaught of the moving chairs. Final verdict: Not worth returning.

  • 5/5 Claudio M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quite fun!! (Original) Bastante divertido!!

  • 5/5 Ta-Ho-Mas W. 3 years ago on Google
    I was a little surprised to find that all the birds seem to be speaking latin and the human exhibit seemed a little inhumane but I love me a good stingray so I had a blast

  • 1/5 Michael M. 3 years ago on Google
    Everyone wears their mask as a chinstrap if they even have one on. Not covid safe. Great space with lots of animals, the macaws are really friendly and like to talk if you're nice to them! I'll be going back when most of the population is vaccinated or when they actually enforce national mask mandates.

  • 5/5 Heidi H. 3 years ago on Google
    Love going there with the family it's so much fun. I suggest you bring your own drinks because the drinks there are ridiculous. Other than that I have nothing bad to say.

  • 5/5 Ezequiel G. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome experience, great for all the family!!!

  • 5/5 Gemma F. 3 years ago on Google
    Really nice

  • 5/5 Hannah T. 3 years ago on Google
    So fun been here quite a few times and each time is a new experience!! Love how interactive you are with the animals! And the staff is super friendly!

  • 5/5 Val N. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved it! Had douch fun with family even in the rain.

  • 5/5 Dina M. 3 years ago on Google
    My grandkids loved it. So much to see. We had a blast.

  • 5/5 Chelsey S. 3 years ago on Google
    Fun place especially feeling the giraffes

  • 4/5 Michelle M. 3 years ago on Google
    It was fun but got expensive quickly. Each ride is an extra 6 bucks each which adds up fast. To exit the zoo you have to go through gift shop and that was average gift shop prices. Drinks are 2 bucks for a can of soda and 4 for a bottle of water. Bring quarters if you plan to feed animals!

  • 4/5 Elizabeth S. 3 years ago on Google
    So muxh to see and do it would take more than a daym fun, interactive exhibits like feesing giraffs and Lorries. The map is small and hard to read with no live shows listed so we basically stumbled upon them. Very hot outside with little shade. No smoking areas found. The food is expensive and very limited menu, so pack a lunch. The variety of animals is amazing, they seem well cared for and many roam free. The rides cost extra but so fun. Admission is quite pricey bit Groupon has a small discount. This is every kods and this adults heaven. Wish we had more time there!

  • 5/5 Yesenia S. 3 years ago on Google
    It was a great experiance!! But people don't take precautions or wear a mask.

  • 5/5 jacob r. 3 years ago on Google
    So much to see and enjoy. Spent 8 hours here walking around and still didn't see everything

  • 5/5 paul m. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a great visit today, the lack of crowds allows you to get up and close with the animals, highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Bill B. 3 years ago on Google
    So much to do very cool zoo

  • 4/5 Ed K. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool spot... didn't get to see the reptiles this time...

  • 5/5 Susan R. 3 years ago on Google
    Our favorite zoo! Make sure to get quarters at the ticket booth to feed the giraffes, and to make it early to one of the lori feeding times, it is the most memorable part for my family.

  • 5/5 Edward K. 3 years ago on Google
    Very cool Zoo!

  • 4/5 Jacquelyn W. 3 years ago on Google
    The zoo surpassed our expectations. There are so many cool animals and the best part is the animals are in their own natural habitats. The monkeys are very interactive as were the birds. The petting zoo was great and feeding the animals was so fun. The zIp line was so much fun too. Only downside is it was a little pricey for rides and food. The good quality wasn’t the best.

  • 3/5 Frank F. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a good time but also had to leave early did not get to see as much as i wanted on my B-day because the ATM's were not working. Couldn't take a small break,snack, and continue. Instead left early,hungry, and thirsty.

  • 5/5 Brian W. 3 years ago on Google
    Great zoo, highly recommend. Price is a little steep.

  • 5/5 Tracy B. 3 years ago on Google
    This place was the most wonderful wildlife place I've ever been to in my half century on this earth. Great care was taken towards the animals comfort. Plan to spend at least 6-8 hours one day or come twice because this place is enormous. The grounds are very clean and paths are easy to navigate with strollers. Price may seem a bit high but it is MORE than worth it knowing what it takes to care for so many animals. We went for two days . So worth it.

  • 5/5 Danielle F. 3 years ago on Google
    This is the best zoo I have ever been too in my life!! 🐅🐆🦓🦒🦏🐫🐧 I took my nine year old son and 12 year daughter. They had a blast! They have so many more animals then the Phoenix zoo. It's worth the drive. We will definitely go back. All of the zoo keepers were very friendly and there were a few parrots who danced with us and said hello and good bye! The petting zoo was awesome and had baby goats, goats and deer! We got to feed the giraffes, koi, ducks and more. The zoo is over 5 miles of walking so be prepared. There are lots of trees with shade and you are allowed to bring in your own drinks too. You can tell the animals are taken care of very well! We enjoyed the aquarium the most! The gift shop is great too!

  • 5/5 Alma G. 3 years ago on Google
    Lots of fun

  • 5/5 Jennifer N. 3 years ago on Google
    Very family friendly. Prepare for a long day and a lot of walking but very fun.

  • 5/5 Richard G. 3 years ago on Google
    I love talking my family here. This zoo is huge and has a lot of unique features. We enjoyed the show, the rides, and most of all, the animals. The park is huge, the staff is great, and the variety of animals will keep everyone entertained all day. Highly recommend this park!!!

  • 5/5 Kate G. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice open exhibits, was able to get closer to the animals than I've been at any other zoo. Animals seemed comfortable and happy for the most part. Large variety of critters. We pet the sting Ray's (which was amazing) and fed the giraffes (also super amazing) and it didn't cost any extra, except for a few quarters to buy the food. Over all, great experience. Trails are shady with ample opportunities to sit. I would suggest you bring your own water/snacks as places to purchase are very spread out and fairly expensive.

  • 5/5 PJ Tasty P. 3 years ago on Google
    This zoo is great. I was there 2.5 hours and only saw about 60% of the zoo. It just keeps going forever! Tons of interactive activities for the kiddos. The aquarium within the zoo is dang near better than any of the stand alone aquariums around town, and that's just one small part! Pack a snack and be ready to get your steps in! Great day time activity. Get there around noon-4. I feel like that's a good time period

  • 5/5 Nancy P. 3 years ago on Google
    It was very fun!! Love this place ❤

  • 4/5 Summyr J. 3 years ago on Google
    Brought a wagon and snacks, it was an awesome day with the fam.! (January)

  • 5/5 BiGBaBi S. 3 years ago on Google
    I had a great and wonderful time with my wife and daughter

  • 3/5 Jay A. 3 years ago on Google
    We had fun .

  • 5/5 Mike S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place.

  • 5/5 Gary M. 3 years ago on Google
    We had a fun time it's a very large wide open zoo lots of animals the price to enter for two was $70 because we had $10 coupon. it looks to be all the animals were taken care of very well The facilities could use a little better maintenance and cleaning but other than that it was a fun time.

  • 1/5 Holly T. 3 years ago on Google
    Still here

  • 4/5 Kathy G. 3 years ago on Google
    We had a great time although they've raised their admission prices which do NOT include the rides. Considering the cost of admission, I was disappointed to find that out.

  • 5/5 Charlie W. 3 years ago on Google
    Great family fun time

  • 5/5 Sal C. 3 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed spending time there with my sweetheart

  • 4/5 Dawn R. 3 years ago on Google
    Many animals to see! Glad I went!

  • 4/5 Pyrat W. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice park to visit. Love the variety of animals and the mature trees for shade. Although, the zoo has become extremely expensive and the rides/attractions cost even more.

  • 5/5 Erika L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place for kids lots to see and do. Just don't go on a Sunday if you dont want it to be crowded. Gift shop was surprisingly had decent prices. Food was very minimal and very expensive but overall it was a amazing experience and worth the money and wait.

  • 4/5 Stephanie W. 3 years ago on Google
    I love this place when I was in my twenties and now I take my kids there. The zoo has greatly expanded adding more exhibits and more animals. I like that there are several areas that you can get really close to the animals. The only thing I dislike is that all the little things like the train, water ride, and the carousel cost a little more money, but it is not unexpected.

  • 5/5 Donovan D. 3 years ago on Google
    Best zoo in AZ. We love the aquarium!!

  • 5/5 Jazmin C. 3 years ago on Google
    My husband and I had a wonderful time here for Valentine's day! We got our tickets on Groupon. It was not a huge savings, just a couple bucks. We definitely enjoyed ourselves. Especially, when we had the chance to feed the birds!

  • 4/5 Bel L. 3 years ago on Google
    Bigger than I expected A lot of people that visit this zoo do Not wear mask

  • 1/5 sharon m. 3 years ago on Google
    Way too expensive and the atm charged my daughter $2.50 twice for money

  • 5/5 stephie s. 3 years ago on Google
    Soooooo much fun, the kids really enjoy it every time.

  • 5/5 David T. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this Zoo. Bigger and better the Phoenix zoo. All the animals were very active last time we went. My 5yr daughter loved the log ride as well.

  • 5/5 Sarah A. 3 years ago on Google
    Me and my family hadn't been here in 20 years and let me say you guys added so many amazing exhibits and I brought my husband for the first time and my niece and nephew and mlme say my whole family had a blast we definitely wanna come back

  • 5/5 Maulee S. 3 years ago on Google
    My favorite zoo in PHX.

  • 5/5 Anthony V. 3 years ago on Google
    It was nice the family had a good time ! The animals looked great healthy well taken care of the food a little expensive but hopefully it goes to the animals 😀

  • 5/5 Jeffrey A. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Wildlife park we've been to can't say enough good things about it. Thanks to Martin & Tracey for a wonderful day. Looking forward to coming again!!!

  • 4/5 Zetahoven 3 years ago on Google
    Wish it didnt close at 6 but nevertheless I had tons of fun.

  • 4/5 Je R. 3 years ago on Google
    Some of their indoor for animals smells really bad. The ventilation was not working. Unhealthy for humans and animals imo.

  • 5/5 shawn w. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Valentine's Day ever even better i get to spend it with the love my life on our 1 year anniversary.

  • 5/5 Darin S. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this place!

  • 3/5 Lizzy M. 3 years ago on Google
    At first I thought the cost of tickets was very high until I realized how big the park is. The ticket was worth the money ONLY if you take enough time to see everything in one day. The variety of animals was also good. I give only 3 stars because the park is dated. Everything needs to be updated. The aquarium especially needs to be remodeled. It was crowded with people the day I went. I am not sure of the COVID protocols at the park because there wasn't any enforcement, but someone should have monitored the crowd better. The cages of the enclosures were kind of sad for many of the animals. It wasn't as opened as I expected. If you go on a busy day, parking sucks. There are a lot of extra fees for all rides or other activities.

  • 1/5 Nishidha W. 3 years ago on Google
    Hi On Feb 13th, 2021. I went to wildlife world zoo with my husband, 2 kids and my mother. Everything was good until we reached to Safari Tram Ride at 4:30pm they said they r close, however we checked with other rides staff and they were also shocked to know why Tram Ride was closed early as all rides should b open at least until 5pm. My mother who is a heart, high BP and Sugar patient and due to her old age she was unable to walk much we decided to take Safari Tram Ride. We rushed there after Sea Lion show and to our shock lady at ticket counter said that she doesn’t know why they are closing at 4:30pm as she is new here and it’s windy so gates are not opening properly, well in that case they should cancel all rides not only Tram. We reached 2 mins prior to 4:30pm but she said it’s closed. My mom is a visitor in US and came here to meet us and to see places in and around Arizona. She is leaving US next week.2 years before we visited Zoo that time also they closed early but luckily that time we were able get ride.. this incident turned our mood off. Rest everything was good.. shows were amazing but at Sea Lion show they allow to sit at social distancing due to COVID but if crowd is more people stand outside or near by without any social distancing so I don’t see a point keeping social distancing only at seating area..

  • 3/5 R.R A. 3 years ago on Google
    Windy animals was sleeping

  • 2/5 Jaime Amador S. 3 years ago on Google
    BEWARE ‼️‼️‼️‼️I have to give my favorite place to come because of their relaxed mask policies. WAY TOO MANY PEOPLE NOT WEARING MASKS.

  • 4/5 AJ M. 3 years ago on Google
    I het all my food from them

  • 5/5 Michelle B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great, fun, interactive and we'll designed for families and children. You can spend a whole day exploring the various areas. I suggest both walking through the safari area and taking the tram ride. You'll get to see everything more thoroughly.

  • 5/5 Will M. 2 years ago on Google
    They have a wide variety of animals. It's the first aquarium I've ever been to. Their exhibits are very creative great names great details. The Animals are active.

  • 5/5 Jay S. 2 years ago on Google
    The place is huge! Be prepared to spend at least 5hrs here. Plan ahead to catch the shows. Place is clean and animals seemed to be well take care of. Staff is friendly and helpful. Definitely coming back!

  • 5/5 Jessica 2 years ago on Google
    Fun time, my family and I enjoyed seeing the bears and other animals up close. Inside the park was still so much more to see. We grabbed lunch and drinks from the food trucks and listened to a live singer (great personality). Definitely will visit again next time we are in Williams.

  • 5/5 Aubrey U. 2 years ago on Google
    I don’t have words for this place, it was incredible. There’s so much to do so if you have kids make sure to bring a stroller. We thoroughly enjoyed feeding the stingrays. There was one competitive one that kept getting the little fish. It was impressive seeing them flap their fins to get the food. The different birds were fairly interactive and the monkeys were hilarious to watch. There was a baby jaguar in the nursery that melted our hearts and feeding the giraffes was such a fun experience. We’ve been to several zoos but the animals here seemed well taken care of and happy. I think what they were going for to preserve some of these animal species was much better displayed than most other zoos. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Monica N. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit for all ages. You can get really close to most of the animals! Definitely go during the cooler months and plan to stay all day! We didn't tour the whole zoo, but there were no misters on any of the paths we were on. I did see misters for some of the animals, which is a good thing.

  • 5/5 The Nunez F. 2 years ago on Google
    Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium is by far the best. Our family had a wonderful Labor Day weekend here. Thank you for making your Park so fun for all ages.

  • 5/5 Diana M. 2 years ago on Google
    We had a great visit on a Thursday. I have a adult son with autism and he really enjoyed it all, especially the feeding the giraffe and seeing the lions! Great place to go!! Lots of animals too see and friendly helpful staff!!

  • 5/5 Marlon 2 years ago on Google
    What a wonder filled respite in the desert! We spent almost 5 hours enjoying ourselves as we discovered so MANY different animals. We really enjoyed the 15 minute sky ride as we got to see the zoo from above. Ate lunch at Dillions BBQ which was reminiscent of Rain Forest Cafe with part of the aquarium as part of the dining experience! Very good food and large portions too. I loved that the park did not have straws to drink from, out of protection of the animals. I wish Dillions BBQ would follow suit... especially here. It is looking like it needs a little refresh and I have a feeling the last almost 2 years of Covid has something to do with that. I get the feeling from all we saw that they are very committed to keeping this top notch and caring for animal preservation. Bring young and old to enjoy this fun educational experience. You won't be disappointed.

  • 5/5 tara 2 years ago on Google
    We only had about 3 hours before they closed so we had to hustle I would recommend planning your trip for 5 hours. Kids had a blast thought hey loved the aquarium and zoo. The log ride was fun even though we got soaked (kinda helped keep us cool while walking around) my phone died while we were there so I didn't get many pictures of the zoo

  • 5/5 Katrina S. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful day spent at the zoo! Definitely recommend the safari park tram ride totally worth the $6 per person, the train ride not so much.

  • 4/5 Hailey M. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow, this place is massive. We were there 9:30-5:30 and didn't see everything still! So many cool animals and experiences. I wish there was an option of paying more for a rides punch card or something. Highlight of the day was the sea lion show. Staff was very nice. Would definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Charity C. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved it but some animals had been taking a nap because it was a nice decently warm day with a cool breeze. I would have benefited from a tram ride to rest by barking dogs towards the end but unfortunately it was closed. I will definitely take the large size if the zoo into account next time I go. Spent a total of 6.5 hours there. Overall good time but the highlight was the white tigar playing with a ball in his water hole.

  • 5/5 Yasmin A. 2 years ago on Google
    We went on a Wednesday and it was nice do to no big crowds of people. I made it so easy to get on rides and enjoy all the shows that where offered. My daughter had a blast with her friends. The Zoo was clean and staff was very nice!

  • 5/5 Michael B. 2 years ago on Google
    We got our tickets thru Groupon on line we had no issues got a great deal... Masks were not required, nor vaccine. I'm usually a huge animal guy, but something was off at this place, the animals often appeared sedated or traumatized, look into the eyes if the animals, there's barley life there. Never experienced this in a zoo type setting and I've traveled a lot. There is an air force base next to the African Safari area and can often be quite loud, wee spent 3-4 hours here and heard more then a few loud planes. The animals were all out we saw them all, the aquarium is great, no matter where you sit on the log rude you will get wet. The train and team tours are quick and cool, snack bars are cash only except main restaurant. There are a ton of birds, the thing is everything you see in a cage, you see just about the same animals when you are on the train or tram in the open, not sure why there are so many birds like maybe out them in one area so we aren't forced to walk thru Miles of birds. At the end of the day I'd say it was fun my kids loved it so that's a win. I doubt we'll ever be back but it was worth doing once.

  • 5/5 Katisha C. 2 years ago on Google
    Big place, recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes.. dirt pathways and flip flops = dirty feet. Recommend going early, still gets hot with kids mid day. But fun kids loved. There is gift shop, restaurant with seating by aquarium and different little cafes throughout as well as splash ride.. wheelchairs and strollers up front, no bag check (water is $4 a bottle) It's near the Goodyear/Litchfield area, 30 min west of Phoenix.. Great deals on Groupon too.. check out some of the pics I captured 😉

  • 5/5 Antonia Y. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a great place to go. Be sure to ride the tram at the back of the park where the Rhinos are. Really worth it as you get to see some animals that you can't see if you are walking.

  • 4/5 Drunken C. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome place full of animals. Alot of spider monkeys. The lions and tigers were my favorite! The train and tram tours were great. Most rides were closed and on this windy day it was dusty. There was one concession stand open and is a CASH ONLY place. We will be better prepared with cash and I hope more rides are open next time. We had a great day overall.

  • 5/5 Tamara Jo S. 2 years ago on Google
    The grandkids loved it for the third time. I would suggest that they clean a few of the predators building exhibits. It was a cool day and all the animals were out playing. The staff was very nice especially the young man attending the carousel. The petting zoo with lots of baby goats was a big hit!! We will be back again and again!

  • 5/5 Nicole R. 2 years ago on Google
    So fun!! The kids loved riding the safari train and feeding the giraffes! They also got to feed stingrays which was SO fun. The penguins are the cutest. Lots of food options, but make sure you bring cash. The cafés around the park don't take debit.

  • 5/5 Whaatever P. 2 years ago on Google
    So AWESOME!! Up close to all the animals. They have this setup so well but be prepared, we walked 5.5 hours and still did not see everything. Sooo many babies right now and easy to see. Can't wait for the other enclosures to be completed. Since the day they opened to current..best ever!! You can tell the animals are well taken care of and lack for no attention. As always...GREAT ZOO AND STAFF!!

  • 5/5 Aliria Adult Placement Agency L. 2 years ago on Google
    I have always loved this zoo; it has some animals you don't see at the Phx zoo and it's full of Llamas! Today they had a baby puma!! They have rides that my kids and I enjoy as well. Black swans that just come up and eat out of ur hand, their special pellets, def not fearful peacocks, and lots of monkeys! It takes me an hour to get out there, but so worth it…their petting zoo is adorable! We try to get out there at least twice a year! This time we did the zip line and it was excellent! My 5 year old went on it 4 times! They sifted through some mining sand and discovered some neat gems! We keep forgetting about the food place in the back and get it from the front..wait to get it in the back..more options sometime.

  • 5/5 Jared H. 2 years ago on Google
    This zoo/aquarium is fairly low key. It surprisingly packed with amazing sights and a good collection of animals. I’ve been to a fair amount of zoos, and I think this one is surprisingly my favorite. Just had several great encounters and not nearly as busy as some of the other major city zoos. Highly recommend for kids that love animals.

  • 5/5 Erlinda S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great scenery and beautiful exotic animals up close. I took the train ride that was nice and refreshing. We bought discount tickets on groupon. Nice deal it was worth the price.

  • 5/5 Taylor T. 2 years ago on Google
    We had a great time at the park. We really enjoyed feeding the parrots. The park is huge and our kids were entertained the whole day!

  • 5/5 Teresa S. 2 years ago on Google
    This place was so fun! The rides are worth the extra money, especially the safari tour. Bring cash most of the places in the park don’t take credit cards. Also take quarters to buy food for the animals. It is a lot of walking. We were there about 5.5 hours and I would say we saw about 60% of the park. Loved it and will go back I’m sure!

  • 4/5 Boris C. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome time in here. The place is way bigger that what it seams you will need a good 6 to see all animals and get into some of the rides. They could do a package instead of charging $6 for each ride. Last but not least, if you are planning to eat or drink something there make sure you bring cash, no cards are accepted at the concession stands. They do have ATM but they will charge you…

  • 5/5 Mike G. 2 years ago on Google
    Haven't been to this zoo in a long time. A lot of new updates and new exhibits added. Spent about 5 hrs from start to finish seeing all the animals the park had to offer. Plenty of rest points and restrooms available.

  • 5/5 Matthew S. 2 years ago on Google
    I had the best time visiting here while on vacation to see my in laws. My husband, daughter, mother in law, and friend visited. We had buy one get one tickets so the spendy price was not as bad. Everyone you encountered was very friendly. I got to meet the girl who takes care of the reptiles (Natalie) and she was very smart and kind. She told me about all the reptiles as I'm going to be starting school for herpetology soon at the same college she attended! Got to feed the giraffes which was the highlight of my little girl's trip! Mine was meeting Beetlejuice, their big female red tail boa! 😀🐍🦒😍

  • 4/5 Denise A. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful weather, not terribly busy so social distancimg was not a problem, lots of animals out, need to keep sanitizers filled, need better signage for restrooms. A very nice zoo. Plan on 4 to 6 hours if you want to to see everything.

  • 5/5 Uniquely K. 2 years ago on Google
    I loved it! It was amazing and I was able to see all the animals. The sea lion show was cute. The skyride was nice and relaxing, nice way to get off your feet for a bit. The workers are friendly and do an amazing job, the aquarium manager on shift was kind and very informative. The food is fairly priced and good. Highly recommend visiting.

  • 5/5 HUGH R. 1 year ago on Google
    At first the price threw me off with the price. After visiting for the first time, it was definitely worth every penny. Plenty of things to do and animals to see. This place is actually bigger than it looks. 👍🏽👍🏽in my book! Just a heads up though, bring plenty of cash for the rides if you're into that sort of thing. Many accept cards of you don't like cash.

  • 5/5 Sonja S. 1 year ago on Google
    It’s simply amazing, we a family of 6 were never bored and spent 6 hours here. We loved how close we were to the Animals, the feedings are so fun especially the bird and giraffe feeding. Rides were fun we did the chairlift and merry go around. We ate at the Safari grill and literally ate with Monkeys and Koi fish, so cool! We will be back!

  • 4/5 TRUE S. 9 months ago on Google
    I liked certain parts of the zoo like feeding the birds and the gerrafs that was awesome! Everything else was spread out to far and lots of repeat animals, monkeys and birds. They had really cool animals through out the zoo. I liked the seals and the show was really cool. The aquarium animals were interesting and different. The mantarays were gentle and really soft to touch! You need to come on a colder day because of all the walking, any kind of heat and its pretty hard on you. They need to have more shade on the walking parts in between animal enclosures. There is a lot of walking if you want to see everything!

  • 5/5 Gabrielle B. 9 months ago on Google
    Groupon to the rescue on this one. However, imo regular admission is worth the price. So much to do and see! Let me start with a WARNING... • Allergy-prone people (like my kiddos and me!): Be sure to take your allergy meds, spray your nose, and/or wear a mask! The whole park is super dusty, and the empty, dry, dust lots surrounding the park don't help! A cooling breeze kicks up the dust, and 24 hrs later, you're regretting life. (I know my kids and I did!) • Get there EARLY... Gate opens at 9am? Be parked and at the gate at 9am! Why? Cuz you're gonna be exploring for between 4-6 hours, depending on your group. We ended up spending 5 hrs here, and we still did NOT get to do EVERYTHING! • Certain activities have set schedules... Wildlife Encounter and Seals' Encounter at Pirate Cove just to name two events on a schedule. (We missed the seals!) • The rideables seem to have a rotating schedule... the carousel was closed, the train was running, but we missed it by 20 minutes. (Just 2 examples) • 100% BUY THE $8.99 reusable/refillable ICEE cups! Trust me, it's worth it. We got 3 of them, and we refilled them 4x during our 5 hrs at the park. • Bring a wagon or stroller for the littles! We brought a little red wagon for my kids to sit in, and my youngest ended up taking a nap in it. • Bring a portable fan, personal fan, and/or cooling towel. You'll thank me for reminding you. It's HOT at the park, during our visit, it was 100°, and in the sahde, it was 98°! Moving on to happier things! • The walkways were always clear, clean, and easy to navigate with plenty of signage to exhibits and animals. • Early in the morning, the monkeys were loud and active, making so much fun to watch them. The birds, especially Peacocks, were loud and showing off their plumage. • If you don't want to walk and you want a way to view a large section of the park, the Skyride, the Train, and the Safari Tram are the ways to go! All rides are $6/person and 2yo and unser are free. The Skyride is 2 people per chair and a 15-minute ride, and you get a great view of the African herds. I was able to wear my youngest (14mo during our visit) in her carrier, and she was free to ride. The Safari Tram is a 20-minute, guided tour, and saves you a LOT of walking in Sarafi World. Our guide/driver was amazing and so funny! We didn't get to ride the train, but it's a 15-minute ride that takes you through Australian animal habitats. • The Aquarium portion of the Wildlife World was a wonderful stroll and best done in the afternoon as the buildings are cooler; perfect during the high heat of midday and early afternoon. • The Log Flume ride ($6/person) has a height requirement and is a quick ride 10-15 minutes. The gentleman operating it during our visit was entertaining and hilarious when he found out it was my 6yo's 1st time. Last bits... • You can bring outside food/drink, just no glass containers. We packed a dry snack bag and a cold bag with our water bottles. • There are water refill stations at every cafe, but not every restroom has water fountains. Bonus: the water in the cafes are ICE COLD! • The gift shops sell... generic souvenirs for the most part. If you want something to commemorate your visit, I'd suggest a magnet or a pressed penny... or your photos! Overall, Wildlife World is amazing. While I don't usually approve of zoos due to the confined paddocks/cages, I learned that many of the animals, especially the birds, are rescues and/or part of a global project in animal conservation and protection.

  • 5/5 Brian P. 11 months ago on Google
    Such a great zoo and aquarium. Even when it's full it doesn't seem crowded like other zoos do because of the wide paths and overall size of the property. Membership is a little pricey and I wish they offered more family-friendly membership packages but if you go more than 4 times in a year it's worth the price. Especially when your kids are under 3.

  • 5/5 Rusty W. 6 months ago on Google
    Coming from Chicago where we have Brookfield and Lincoln Park, this is one of the best zoos I’ve ever been to! It’s huge with a ton of variety of animals. Most of the times we’ve gone the animals are pretty active and they have baby animals all the time. The sea Lion show is awesome and the keepers and staff are all incredible. They have several good vendors but also allow food to save a few bucks for families. They also have a tram and a few kids rids. A great family day trip!

  • 3/5 van 6 months ago on Google
    Very pricey, layout is not intuitive. Aquarium was cute. Zoo had far more staff than visitors when I went on a weekday. Rides and eateries were not open. Tram not included in price. Walked about 4 miles. Recommend using a Groupon or AAA to get a better deal.

  • 5/5 Chris 6 months ago on Google
    This trip was so cool. Tons more space than I thought there would be. It was a bit hot still when I went but it was worth it. So much to see and be a part of.

  • 5/5 rebecca a. 5 months ago on Google
    It was my first time at the wildlife world zoo aquarium. I had a great time. The animal exhibits were great. I would come back again. This was a field trip with our Christian academy students.

  • 5/5 Tim G. 5 months ago on Google
    I had an amazing time at the wildlife park! The animals were incredible to see up close, especially the exotic ones. The variety of species was impressive, and I loved the interactive experiences. It's a perfect spot for a fun day out with family or friends.

  • 5/5 Neomi R. 4 months ago on Google
    The Wildlife Zoo is a must. I recommend coming early and bringing comfortable shoes. It took us about 5 hours to walk around. You are also able to bring snacks and drinks if you are on a budget. I recommend you come prepared because there is a lot of walking. You are also able to rent out the rydeables (electrical carts) something I wish I would have done. They do have a few selections of food and snacks through the zoo if money is not an issue. They have a playground, petting zoo, and you are able to feed the Giraffe, so bring quarters. On top of that, they have a few rides. I tried the log ride, and you will get wet on this one but so much fun. I also did the sky ride. This one is a good one as well. You will have to pay an additional fee for each ride, which is $6 per person. My favorite part was the stingray feeding. They also have scheduled shows. I got my tickets through Groupon so much cheaper and more convenient.

  • 5/5 Larry B. 5 months ago on Google
    We have driven past this zoo for some time. Our impression from the highway was way off. Fantastic variety of animals. The kangaroos were hopping alongside us while we walked thru their area. Unlike most zoos, this one allows you to get very close to the animals. VERY impressive!

  • 5/5 Robert H. 4 months ago on Google
    Loved this zoo. Definitely need to come back to see it all. Loved seeing all the baby animals. Hopefully they can get elephants sometime as they are my favorite animal. The zoo was very clean and staff were very friendly.

  • 5/5 Amber W. 4 months ago on Google
    Our Thanksgiving at the zoo was an unforgettable experience filled with animal encounters, exhilarating rides, and childlike laughter. The well-maintained exhibits showcased a variety of animals, each seemingly content in their spacious habitats. The rides, though short, provided bursts of excitement and amusement, transporting me back to my carefree childhood days. Renting the Rydables was a brilliant idea, allowing us to effortlessly navigate the zoo's vast expanse while enjoying the fresh air and scenic views.

  • 5/5 Greg S. 4 months ago on Google
    Fun zoo to visit. The property is large and there is a lot to see and do. The aquarium has lots of cool fish. Great place to spend the day with the family.

  • 5/5 Patrick G. 4 months ago on Google
    The zoo was amazing and too big to see in one day! The lions and Bengal tigers were impressive to say the least! The aquarium was great also. Too many pictures to post them all!

  • 5/5 Jennifer M. 3 months ago on Google New
    If you enjoy going to the zoo you'll definitely want to make a stop here. I would give yourself 4+ hours if you have it. Expect to get a lot of steps in. The main attractions of the moment seem to be the baby white rhino and the baby giraffe. I specifically came for feeding the giraffes and highly recommend it.

  • 5/5 DARSH S. 3 months ago on Google New
    AMAZING ZOO!!! went on a school field trip, was very amazing…. Atleast need 4+hours to visit.. still couldn’t see it all.. also have restaurants in it. The cool part is that we can tour the zoo in carts! Also have a couple roller coasters and some rides.

  • 5/5 Kerry T. 1 month ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    It's a great place to visit with friends and family. It's always clean, and walkways are well groomed. All the animals are very well cared for and healthy. I have talked to employees at the Zoo and all say they love their job, it shows. I have a membership and frequent the zoo as much as I can. ❤️ this place.


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