Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium, and Safari Park
Description: Visitors are always welcome at the Wildlife World Zoo to discover and learn about more than 600 species of animals from all around the world! This zoo features tons of animals to observe, a petting zoo to interact with animals, rides, and more! Tickets cost $39.99 + tax for a adults, and $19.99 + tax for children. Infants the age of two and under get in for free. For more information, visit their website online at wildlifeworld.com.
Location: 16501 W Northern Ave, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Contact: (623) 935-9453
Hours: 9 AM – 6 PM
Phoenix Zoo
Description: The Phoenix Zoo is open to all families and tourists to the area from 7 AM to 2 PM daily. With a wide variety of animals and species from around the world, this zoo is one of the most popular in the state. General admission for an adult is $24.95 and $14.95 for children. If you go online to phoenixzoo.org you can purchase your tickets for slightly cheaper and get more information about what the Phoenix Zoo has to offer for you and your family.
Location: 455 N Galvin Pkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Contact: (602) 286-3800
Hours: 7 AM – 2 PM
Sea Life Arizona Aquarium
Description: At the Sea Life Arizona Aquarium you can be prepared to lay your eyes on many strange (and fascinating of course) species of marine life including sea stars, sharks, rays, octopus, and many more! For more information about the Sea Life Arizona Aquarium, you can visit their website at visitsealife.com.
Location: 5000 S Arizona Mills Cir, Ste 145, Tempe, AZ 85282
Contact: (855) 450-0558
Hours: Monday through Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday 11 AM – 5 PM
Butterfly Wonderland
Description: Butterfly Wonderland is a huge butterfly conservatory near Phoenix, AZ with over 3,000 butterflies to observe and wonder upon. Online you can get a full schedule of upcoming events including children’s face painting, rainforest reptile talks, bee talks, and more. Check out their website at butterflywonderland.com for more details.
Location: 9500 E Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Contact: (480) 800-3000
Hours: 9 AM – 5 PM
Dolphinaris Arizona
Description: At Dolphinaris Arizona guests have the opportunity to meet with new dolphins, share a handshake or kiss from a dolphin, learn about the fascinating species, and even get a behind the scenes look at what it’s like to be a dolphin trainer for a day. You can gather more information about Dolphinaris Arizona online at Dolphinaris-arizona.com.
Location: 9500 E Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Contact: (480) 407-5154
Hours: 9 AM – 5 PM
OdySea Aquarium
Description: The OdySea Aquarium was just voted as the “Kids Best Indoor Entertainment”, and fulfills the entertainment requirements of children and parents from all around the country. OdySea Aquarium features 65 different exotic exhibits and 370 different species of marine life. With interactive and educational learning experiences kids of all ages will love spending the day here. For more information visit odyseaaquarium.com.
Location: 9500 E Via de Ventura, Ste, A-100, Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Contact: (480) 291-8000
Hours: Monday through Saturday 9 AM – 8 PM
Sunday 9 AM – 6 PM
The Ocean Floor
Description: The Ocean Floors is not only an aquarium filled with exotic fish, but it is also a pet (fish) store; which means that if you like what you see, you can buy! They also sell aquariums, supplies, accessories, and more. Be sure to check out their website online at oceanfloorstore.com for special deals, aquarium service and maintenance, and more about the business itself.
Location: 2347 W Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85015
Contact: (602) 254-8252
Hours: Monday through Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM
Sunday 10 AM – 6 PM
MacDonald’s Ranch
Description: MacDonald’s Ranch is a horseback riding stable just north of Phoenix, AZ. Whether you’re a tourist, a family, or just a couple of non-experienced riders, MacDonald’s Stable has you covered to make sure your is visit the absolute best. Keep in mind that this ranch is closed during the middle of the day due to the heat, and you can also find more information about this riding stable online at macdonaldsranch.com.
Location: 26540 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Contact: (480) 585-0239
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 7:30 AM – 10 AM & 5:30 PM – Sunset
Closed Mondays
Zoolights
Descriptions: For a fun night out at the Phoenix Zoo visit Zoolights! They have a variety of rides, concessions, vendors of all sorts, and so much more to experience. The lights are remarkable as well, and you can find information about this event online at phoenixzoo.org, as well as hours of this event.
Location: 455 N Galvin Pkwy Phoenix, AZ 85008
Contact: (602) 286-3800
Trailhead Ranch Equestrian Center
Description: Trailhead Ranch is a horseback riding ranch open to the public for rides all throughout the day, depending on when you call. For rates, you also have to call, but you can find information about custom rides, breakfast rides, moonlight rides, and nature rides online at trailheadranch.net. You’ll also find information about what Trailhead Ranch offers, and three separate photo galleries of past experiences.
Location: 35013 N 49th St Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Contact: (480) 488-2251
Hours: (call for hours)
