This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn more

Zoos & Aquariums Attractions In Phoenix and Central Arizona

x
Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arizona. With 1,626,078 people , Phoenix is the fifth most populous city nationwide, the most populous state capital in the United States, and the only state capital with a population of more than one million residents.Phoenix is the anchor of the Phoenix metropolitan area, also known as the Valley of the Sun, which in turn is a part of the Salt River Valley. The metropolitan area is the 12th largest by population in the United States, with approximately 4.73 million people as of 2017. In addition, Phoenix is the seat of Maricopa County, and at 517.9 square miles , it is the largest cit...
Continue reading...
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Filter Attractions:

Zoos & Aquariums Attractions In Phoenix and Central Arizona

  • 1. Phoenix Zoo Phoenix
    The Phoenix Zoo opened in 1962 and is the largest privately owned, non-profit zoo in the United States. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the zoo was founded by Robert Maytag, a member of the Maytag family, and operates on 125 acres of land in the Papago Park area of Phoenix. It has been designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride.The zoo has over 1,400 animals on display and contains 2.5 miles of walking trails. It is divided into four main themed areas or trails: The Arizona Trail , the Africa Trail , the Tropics Trail , and the Children's Trail, which includes a petting zoo.The zoo has been conservation minded from its inception. Soon after it opened it hosted what was thought to be the last few Arabian oryx, which formed the basis of the world herd created for Operation Oryx and eventually allow...
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Phoenix and Central Arizona Videos

Shares

x
x
x

Near By Places

Menu