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.
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Pictures of the Phoenix Zoo in Phoenix, Arizona. The Phoenix Zoo is the most popular zoo in Arizona.
Located in Papago Park not far from downtown Phoenix you'll find a local treasure, actually declared a Phoenix Point of Pride. It is the desert Botanical Garden. You'll be amazed at the beauty and colors of the desert!
Find out about the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area in Phoenix. The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area is a riparian area, and offers hikes, classes and birdwatching.
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.
Find the details about the Dale Chihuly Glass Art exhibit at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. The exhibit includes 30 Chihuly glass art sculptures.
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.
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.
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 Monarch Butterfly Exhibit at Desert Botanical Garden. The Monarch Butterfly Exhibit takes place each fall at the Marshall Butterfly Pavilion in central Phoenix, AZ.
Pictures of Out of Africa Wildlife Park in Camp Verde, Arizona. Out of Africa Wildlife Park is north of Phoenix, AZ.
Get the details about Out of Africa Wildlife Park. Out of Africa Wildlife Park has more than 400 animals, mostly African, displayed in a natural environment.
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. (
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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 is a working dairy farm with over 1,000 cows. They offer tours to the public and kids can pet farm 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.
