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Starry Safari

Friday Nights at The Phoenix Zoo

 
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Every Friday Activities Special “one night only” Activities
Animal Viewing Opportunities Policies & Parking

POLICIES & PARKING

Zoo and Starry Safari hours:

  • During the summer season, the Zoo is open weekdays from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. beginning June 1st through September 30, 2008. Weekends from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. (including 4th of July and Labor Day) The Zoo reopens on Fridays at 6 p.m. for Starry Safari.
  • Beginning October 1, 2008 the Zoo will go back to its regular daytime hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Starry Safari is open every Friday evening between June 6 and August 8, 2008.

Starry Safari ticket information:

  • Starry Safari admission is only $4 for all ages and $3 for Phoenix Zoo members. Two years and younger are free.
  • As with the majority of other ticketed events, Starry Safari tickets are non-refundable for any reason.
  • All tickets have a barcode that admit one person.
  • Photocopies will not scan and will be confiscated.
  • Tickets may not be resold.
  • Tickets are not dated giving you a choice to attend any night of Starry Safari.
  • If you pre-purchased tickets but are unable to attend, please consider giving them as gifts for friends and family.
  • Tickets not used in 2008 may not be used the following year.
  • We hope that you will be pleased to know that your ticket purchase supports the Phoenix Zoo, a non-profit organization that receives no operational funding from the city or any public source.

Starry Safari Parking information:

  • The Phoenix Zoo parking lot is city-owned, not Zoo-owned.
  • Park ONLY in designated parking spaces.
  • If you park illegally, tickets will be issued or your car could be towed by the city.
  • The Zoo is not liable for parking tickets received by Starry Safari visitors who park illegally.

Daytime Zoo admission:
Admission for adults is $14.  Admission for children ages 3 to 12 is $6.  Admission for seniors ages 60 and above is $9.  Ages 2 and under are free.  Summer season special – one free child admission with the purchase of one adult admission

Starry Safari food availability:
A variety of menu items are available for purchase in at Savanna Grill, Crossroads, plus you will find several food carts with limited items throughout Starry Safari.

Flashlights and laser pointers:
Flashlights and laser pointers are not allowed at Starry Safari for the safety of our animals and to not disrupt the viewing pleasure of our guests.

Gift shop:
Our gift shop will be open during Starry Safari.

No pets allowed:
There are no pets allowed on Zoo grounds day or night. Only service animals are allowed and owners are required to contact our Park Ranger office prior to visiting. 602-273-1341, ext. 7889.

Bad weather:
Starry Safari is open during all types of weather and temperatures; dress accordingly or consider using your ticket for another evening.

Extending a daytime visit into Starry Safari:
Daytime Zoo visitors may not stay on Zoo grounds after the 2 p.m. closing in order to attend Starry Safari. Daytime visitors will need to leave Zoo grounds at 2 p.m. and return at 6 p.m. for the general public opening.

Zoo memberships:
You can join at Member Services located at the Zoo entrance or online.