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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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Zoological Adventure & Sweet Treat Day

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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

  1. Phoenix Zoo
    1
    3 hrs
    Phoenix Zoo

    125 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.

  2. Churn2
    1 hr
    Churn

    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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