By Jamal Creeden
When visiting Phoenix, the majority think about cactus and pretty desert landscapes, but there is also a arena of animal life and marine style waiting to amaze when visiting these Phoenix area zoos and aquariums.
Animal life World Zoo & Aquarium
Located 20 miles west of Phoenix in Litchfield Park, the Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium is amongst the most unique zoos in Phoenix and the encircling area. It is also home to the largest population and variety of animal species of all zoos in Arizona. The Wildlife World Zoo offers a hands on experience where visitors can feed giraffes and Lory Parrots, pet sting rays and touch star fish. You may visit the Children's Petting Zoo for a chance to pet and feed adorable baby deer, llamas, goats and other animals. It's superb fun for kids of every age. The Baby Animal Nursery offers visitors the unique opportunity to view very young members of many animal species.
Aquatic life is not unusual at this Phoenix aquarium. The Animal life World Aquarium features 3 buildings dedicated to many species of fish and other marine life. View sharks, seahorses, star fish and even a Nile Crocodile! It is actually an adventure.
Phoenix Zoo
The Phoenix Zoo is a privately held non-profit zoological park located in the centre of the city close to the Sky Harbour Airport. Voted one of the Top 5 Zoos For Youngsters in the country, it is home to over 1,300 animals that include many endangered animals. Thrill to the roaring of African Lions or let yourself be charmed by the cuddlesome Koala. You may even come face to face with the glorious White Rhinoceros!
Bring the family and enjoy one of many Special Events hosted at the Phoenix Zoo including the November thru Jan fave, Zoolights. The Phoenix Zoo also hosts a great selection of year-round infancy and youth programs where children enjoy learning about the animals with a great, interactive and hands-on approach. Come by and experience the adventure that awaits you at the zoo in Phoenix!
Thunderbird Conservation Park
Found on the fringes of close by Glendale is the Thunderbird Conservation Park. This 1,185-acre conservation park is found in the Hedgpeth Hills just 10 miles from Phoenix and is home to many sorts of native desert flora and fauna. Activities at the Thunderbird Conservation Park include bird watching and wildlife spotting, mountain cycling, horse riding, hiking and a covered picnic area.
Throughout the Thunderbird Conservation Park is a net of 11 trails that total approximately 15 miles of varied difficulty terrain. These multi-use trails can be enjoyed for hiking, horse riding and cycling and offer wonderful possibilities for stills and wildlife observation. There are 4 viewing blinds strategically found near the synthetic lake that offer glorious visibility to areas where more than 50 species of animal life and birds rendezvous. Wildlife species in the area include: bats, grey fox, kangaroo rats, owls, raccoon, mountain lion, falcons, hawks, gila monsters and many other species.
Animal life World Zoo & Aquarium
Located 20 miles west of Phoenix in Litchfield Park, the Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium is amongst the most unique zoos in Phoenix and the encircling area. It is also home to the largest population and variety of animal species of all zoos in Arizona. The Wildlife World Zoo offers a hands on experience where visitors can feed giraffes and Lory Parrots, pet sting rays and touch star fish. You may visit the Children's Petting Zoo for a chance to pet and feed adorable baby deer, llamas, goats and other animals. It's superb fun for kids of every age. The Baby Animal Nursery offers visitors the unique opportunity to view very young members of many animal species.
Aquatic life is not unusual at this Phoenix aquarium. The Animal life World Aquarium features 3 buildings dedicated to many species of fish and other marine life. View sharks, seahorses, star fish and even a Nile Crocodile! It is actually an adventure.
Phoenix Zoo
The Phoenix Zoo is a privately held non-profit zoological park located in the centre of the city close to the Sky Harbour Airport. Voted one of the Top 5 Zoos For Youngsters in the country, it is home to over 1,300 animals that include many endangered animals. Thrill to the roaring of African Lions or let yourself be charmed by the cuddlesome Koala. You may even come face to face with the glorious White Rhinoceros!
Bring the family and enjoy one of many Special Events hosted at the Phoenix Zoo including the November thru Jan fave, Zoolights. The Phoenix Zoo also hosts a great selection of year-round infancy and youth programs where children enjoy learning about the animals with a great, interactive and hands-on approach. Come by and experience the adventure that awaits you at the zoo in Phoenix!
Thunderbird Conservation Park
Found on the fringes of close by Glendale is the Thunderbird Conservation Park. This 1,185-acre conservation park is found in the Hedgpeth Hills just 10 miles from Phoenix and is home to many sorts of native desert flora and fauna. Activities at the Thunderbird Conservation Park include bird watching and wildlife spotting, mountain cycling, horse riding, hiking and a covered picnic area.
Throughout the Thunderbird Conservation Park is a net of 11 trails that total approximately 15 miles of varied difficulty terrain. These multi-use trails can be enjoyed for hiking, horse riding and cycling and offer wonderful possibilities for stills and wildlife observation. There are 4 viewing blinds strategically found near the synthetic lake that offer glorious visibility to areas where more than 50 species of animal life and birds rendezvous. Wildlife species in the area include: bats, grey fox, kangaroo rats, owls, raccoon, mountain lion, falcons, hawks, gila monsters and many other species.
About the Author:
Jamal Creeden has been fascinated by the zoo in Phoenix for a number of years. He has written op-eds and editorial pieces about attractions in Phoenix for many online publications. For full information about zoos and the Phoenix aquarium, please visit his site.