Phoenix - Papago Park
In Papago Park are the Phoenix Zoo (455 North Galvin Parkway) and the Desert Botanical Garden (1201 North Galvin Parkway).
This 1,200 acre park offers fishing lagoons, cycling paths, nature trails and a golf course. This is a nice place to come for a walk, particularly in the morning before the heat of the day. You can sometimes see wildlife, primarily rabbits but occasionally big horn sheep up on the hill.
This 1,200 acre park offers fishing lagoons, cycling paths, nature trails and a golf course. This is a nice place to come for a walk, particularly in the morning before the heat of the day. You can sometimes see wildlife, primarily rabbits but occasionally big horn sheep up on the hill.
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Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 |
| Close | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Related Attractions
Desert Botanical Garden
Located in Papago Park, the Desert Botanical Garden has examples of vegetation from deserts in different parts of the world and a cactus garden.
In the spring the plants come to life as they bloom in an array of colors. This is a great way to see close up the life that exists in the desert. There are many trails and you should plan on spending a good amount of time walking.
All values are in United States Dollars
In the spring the plants come to life as they bloom in an array of colors. This is a great way to see close up the life that exists in the desert. There are many trails and you should plan on spending a good amount of time walking.
Desert Botanical Garden
1201 North Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85008-3490
United States
1201 North Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85008-3490
United States
Phone 1 (480) 941-1225
Fax 1 (480) 481-8124
Hours
June 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
October 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
Always closed on:
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 15.00 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 13.50 |
| Child 18 & under | $ 7.50 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 5.00 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Garden admission is free the second Tuesday of every month, from 1-8 p.m. Entry into the seasonal Spring Butterfly Exhibit (March 9 and April 13) is also free from 1 - 5 p.m.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Arizona Military Museum
The Arizona Military Museum in Phoenix's Papago park is operated by the Arizona National Guard. Exhibits begin with the Spanish Conquistadors and continues to present day.
The collection features uniforms, weapons and armored vehicles as well as books, periodicals, historical records, videos and written memorabilia.
The collection features uniforms, weapons and armored vehicles as well as books, periodicals, historical records, videos and written memorabilia.
Hours
September 1 to May 29
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Phoenix Municipal Stadium
Phoenix Municipal Stadium is a sports facility located in Papago Park that was remodeled in 2005. The stadium is home to the Oakland A's for Spring training.
Phoenix Zoo
Located in Papago Park, the Phoenix Zoo is famed for its Sumatra tigers and orangutans.
There are more than 1,300 animals, including 200 endangered species. The Phoenix Zoo has four different trails that visitor's can follow: the Africa and Tropics Trails, and the Arizona and Children's Trail.
This zoo is a particular favorite with children and offers all kinds of children's programs, events, and play areas. The zoo offers everything from a petting zoo to camel rides and daily animal shows.
All values are in United States Dollars
There are more than 1,300 animals, including 200 endangered species. The Phoenix Zoo has four different trails that visitor's can follow: the Africa and Tropics Trails, and the Arizona and Children's Trail.
This zoo is a particular favorite with children and offers all kinds of children's programs, events, and play areas. The zoo offers everything from a petting zoo to camel rides and daily animal shows.
Phoenix Zoo
455 North Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85008-3431
United States
455 North Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85008-3431
United States
Phone 1 (602) 273-1341
Fax 1 (602) 273-7078
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 16.00 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 11.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 7.00 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Wheelchair loan or rental
Wheelchair loan or rental
