Phoenix Zoos and Gardens
There are several places in the Phoenix area where you and your family can enjoy the outdoors while learning about the flora and fauna of the desert. There are a few different types of zoos in Phoenix, and several places where you can see desert gardens.
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
The Boyce Thompson Arboretum was created from 1923 to 1929 as a museum of living plants to help instill in humanity an appreciation of plants. The Boyce Thompson Arboretum is located east of Phoenix.
The Boyce Thompson Arboretum was created from 1923 to 1929 as a museum of living plants to help instill in humanity an appreciation of plants. The Boyce Thompson Arboretum is located east of Phoenix.
Desert Botanical Garden Butterfly Pavilion
Each Spring visitors to the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix can enjoy a special exhibit, the Marshall Butterfly Pavilion. The butterflies are available for viewing from mid-March through mid-May.
Each Spring visitors to the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix can enjoy a special exhibit, the Marshall Butterfly Pavilion. The butterflies are available for viewing from mid-March through mid-May.
Desert Botanical Garden
The Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona is a very unique and wonderful place. Enjoy and learn about the desert environment at the Desert Botanical Garden. Includes tips and directions. Two-for-one discount coupons for the desert Botanical Garden are often available through the Entertainment Book. (Buy Direct)
The Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona is a very unique and wonderful place. Enjoy and learn about the desert environment at the Desert Botanical Garden. Includes tips and directions. Two-for-one discount coupons for the desert Botanical Garden are often available through the Entertainment Book. (Buy Direct)
Hassayampa River Preserve
Just northeast of Phoenix in Wickenburg you'll find a desert oasis complete with palm trees, a pond that is home to frogs and water fowl, and a mysterious river that rises from the depths of the desert sand.
Just northeast of Phoenix in Wickenburg you'll find a desert oasis complete with palm trees, a pond that is home to frogs and water fowl, and a mysterious river that rises from the depths of the desert sand.
Japanese Friendship Garden and Tea House
A Sister City project with Himeji, Japan and the Japanese Friendship Garden Committee and the City of Phoenix. Located in the Margaret T. Hance Park in Central Phoenix. Named a Phoenix Point of Pride in 2004.
A Sister City project with Himeji, Japan and the Japanese Friendship Garden Committee and the City of Phoenix. Located in the Margaret T. Hance Park in Central Phoenix. Named a Phoenix Point of Pride in 2004.
Japanese Friendship Garden in Phoenix
Take a photo tour of the Japanese Friendship Garden in Phoenix, Arizona. The Japanese Friendship Garden is a coordinated effort between the sister cities of Phoenix Arizona and Himeji, Japan.
Take a photo tour of the Japanese Friendship Garden in Phoenix, Arizona. The Japanese Friendship Garden is a coordinated effort between the sister cities of Phoenix Arizona and Himeji, Japan.
Monarch Butterfly Exhibit at Desert Botanical Garden
Take a photo tour of the Monarch Butterfly Exhibit at Desert Botanical Garden. The Monarch Butterfly Exhibit takes place each fall at the Marshall Butterfly Pavilion in central Phoenix, AZ.
Take a photo tour of the Monarch Butterfly Exhibit at Desert Botanical Garden. The Monarch Butterfly Exhibit takes place each fall at the Marshall Butterfly Pavilion in central Phoenix, AZ.
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
Located in Campe Verde, within a 2 hour drive from most places in the Valley. "The Park's Serengeti is a large natural habitat, spanning over 40 acres, where giraffe, wildebeest, zebra and other animals of the African plains live as they do in nature."
Located in Campe Verde, within a 2 hour drive from most places in the Valley. "The Park's Serengeti is a large natural habitat, spanning over 40 acres, where giraffe, wildebeest, zebra and other animals of the African plains live as they do in nature."
Phoenix Zoo
Located in Papago Park in Phoenix, it's the main zoo in town, and they provide a natural environment for the animals (which sometimes makes them hard to see!) Two-for-one discount coupons for the Phoenix Zoo are often available through the Entertainment Book. (Buy Direct)
Located in Papago Park in Phoenix, it's the main zoo in town, and they provide a natural environment for the animals (which sometimes makes them hard to see!) Two-for-one discount coupons for the Phoenix Zoo are often available through the Entertainment Book. (Buy Direct)
Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
Take a photo tour of the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch. This is a water reclamation project managed by the Town of Gilbert, but it is also a park, a fishing lake, and a favorite spot for birdwatching.
Take a photo tour of the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch. This is a water reclamation project managed by the Town of Gilbert, but it is also a park, a fishing lake, and a favorite spot for birdwatching.
Superstition Farm
Superstition Farm is a working dairy farm with over 1,000 cows. They offer tours to the public and kids can pet farm animals.
Superstition Farm is a working dairy farm with over 1,000 cows. They offer tours to the public and kids can pet farm animals.
Wildlife World Zoo
Take a photo tour of the Worldlife World Zoo in Litchfield Park. The Worldlife World Zoo is a smaller zoo, focusing on exotic animals.
Take a photo tour of the Worldlife World Zoo in Litchfield Park. The Worldlife World Zoo is a smaller zoo, focusing on exotic animals.