Zoos & Aquariums in Arizona

9 zoos & aquariums

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  #1 · Zoo or Aquarium

  Phoenix Zoo

  A non-profit zoo in Papago Park, among the largest privately held zoos in the country, known for its part in saving the Arabian oryx from extinction.

  Score 49.3 · medium confidence
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  #2 · Zoo or Aquarium

  Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

  Part zoo, part botanical garden and part natural history museum, presenting the Sonoran Desert ecosystem largely outdoors along two miles of walking paths.

  Score 45.4 · medium confidence

• #3 · Zoo or Aquarium

  Wildlife World Zoo

  Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium is a 215-acre (87 ha) zoo and aquarium in Litchfield Park, Arizona, United States, near Phoenix. The zoo specializes in African and South American animals, and has Arizona's largest collection of exotic animals. It has a 0.6 miles (970 m) "safari train", a boat ride through the Australian habitat, a tram through another segment of the African habitat, and several amusement-oriented rides.

  Score 42.7 · medium confidence
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  #4 · Zoo or Aquarium

  Reid Park Zoo

  Cares for more than 500 animals. The zoo has a state-of-the-art facility for treating cancers with radiation and heat therapy, and treats animal patients from zoos all over the country.

  Score 41.7 · medium confidence

• #5 · Zoo or Aquarium

  Bearizona

  Bearizona is a drive-through safari park near Williams, Arizona, on Historic Route 66. The park contains a variety of animals that visitors can see up close from their car or shuttle. Founded in 2010, the park is known for its black bear cubs.

  Score 40.6 · medium confidence

• #6 · Zoo or Aquarium

  Out of Africa Wildlife Park

  A safari-style reserve for rescued large animals, very popular with children.

  Score 40.1 · medium confidence
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  #7 · Zoo or Aquarium

  Navajo Nation Zoological and Botanical Park

  The Navajo Nation Zoological and Botanical Park (Navajo: Diné Bikéyah binaaldeehii dóó chʼil danílʼínídi) is located in Window Rock, Arizona, the capital of the Navajo Nation. It is the only tribally owned zoological park in the United States and is notable among zoological facilities in that it labels its exhibits in the Navajo language. Having been operated by the Navajo Nation Parks and Recreation Department since its inception in the early 1960s, the park became part of the Navajo Nation Department of Fish and Wildlife in September 2006.

  Score 38.4 · medium confidence

• #8 · Zoo or Aquarium

  Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary

  A non-profit wildlife sanctuary dedicated to the protection of native and exotic animals.

  Score 24.2 · low confidence

• #9 · Zoo or Aquarium

  Sea Life Arizona

  Has a walk-through aquarium, and 30 displays.

  Score 24.2 · low confidence