Experience · Phoenix
Zoological Adventure & Sweet Treat Day
Spend a day getting up close and personal with amazing animals from around the world at the Phoenix Zoo, where educational fun meets conservation. After your wild adventure, cool down with some delicious, handcrafted ice cream at Churn, a local favorite.
- Duration
- 4 hrs
- Cost
- $25–$50
- Stops
- 2 stops
- Ideal for
- Families · Kids · Solo
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Overview
Spend a day getting up close and personal with amazing animals from around the world at the Phoenix Zoo, where educational fun meets conservation. After your wild adventure, cool down with some delicious, handcrafted ice cream at Churn, a local favorite.
The itinerary
2 stops, one great day
13 hrsPhoenix Zoo125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride.
What to do — Explore the many exhibits at the Phoenix Zoo, from the African Plains to the Tropics Trail. Don't miss feeding the giraffes or visiting the petting zoo!
ThenAfter your zoo visit, take a short drive to Central Avenue for a sweet treat.
- 21 hrChurn
Ice cream shop selling coffee drinks, a variety of sweets, plus fanciful gifts & toys.
What to do — Indulge in imaginative ice cream flavors, coffee drinks, and other sweets at Churn. They also have fun gifts and toys for the little ones.
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