ATTRACTIONS: ZOOS & WILDLIFE PARKS

Norberto J. (Bert) Castro, president and CEO of the Arizona Center for Nature Conservation/Phoenix Zoo. ©2022 DuaneDarling.com

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PHOENIX ZOO/

ARIZONA CENTER FOR NATURE CONSERVATION

455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ 85008 602-286-3800 · phoenixzoo.org Year Est: 1962 Yearly Attendance: 1.4 million Principal(s): Norberto J. “Bert” Castro, president and CEO

The Arizona Center for Nature Conservation/Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest nonprofit zoos in the country. The Zoo features more than 3,000 animals, with nearly 400 species represented, including many threatened and endangered species. Some of the Zoo’s famous inhabitants include Mexican grey wolves, Bornean orangutans, Sumatran tigers, and many, many more. Nestled in the heart of Papago Park, the Zoo is enjoyed by more than 1.4 million guests each year.

COMPANY STRENGTHS: “Resilience and innovation. Pivoting several aspects of the Zoo’s operations over the past couple of years of the pandemic, and starting to come out on the other side, the Zoo is back at nearly 90% of our pre-pandemic attendance levels. We have wide open pathways, more than 125 acres to roam outdoors and we’re able to quickly and creatively offer safe alternative ways to enjoy the Zoo, namely Cruise the Zoo and Cruise ZooLights.” OUTLOOK FOR 2022: “We are hopeful as we look to 2022. Our ability to be innovative and creative during the challenges of 2021 has given us a bright outlook for our continued capacity to think outside the box and bring our love of the natural world and its animals to the public - by whatever means necessary.” last year 2

3505 W. State Route 260, Camp Verde, AZ 86322 928-567-2840 · outofafricapark.com Year Est: 1988 Yearly Attendance: 100,000 Principal(s): NA Special Events/Exhibits: Wildlife photography workshops, annual summer campout and senior discounts on Thursdays

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Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium

16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 623-289-1132 · wildlifeworld.com Year Est: 1984 Yearly Attendance: 500,000 Principal(s): Mickey Ollson Special Events/Exhibits: Home to Arizona’s largest collection of exotic animals; safari park and adventure land area with four new rides.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

2021 N. Kinney Rd., Tucson, AZ 85743 520-883-2702 · desertmuseum.org Year Est: 1952 Yearly Attendance: 400,000 Principal(s): Craig S. Ivanyi, executive director Special Events/Exhibits: Combination zoo, aquarium, garden, Museum and art gallery. Events: Morning at the Museum, WineDown With Wildlife.

Reid Park Zoo

3400 E. Zoo Court, Tucson, AZ 85716 520-791-3204 · reidparkzoo.org Year Est: 1965 Yearly Attendance: 500,000 Principal(s): Nancy Kluge, president and CEO, Reid Park Zoological Association Special Events/Exhibits: Home to 350 animals from around the world in naturalistic habitats, including lions, elephants and giraffes

OdySea Aquarium

9500 E. Via De Ventura, #A100, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 480-291-8000 · odyseaaquarium.com Year Est: 2016 Yearly Attendance: n/a Principal(s): Amram Knishinsky, CEO Special Events/Exhibits: OdySea Voyager, SeaTREK Underwater Diving, Mermaid Magic, Jawesome July, Winter Waterland

Bearizona Wildlife Park

1500 Historic Route 66, Williams, AZ 86046 928-635-2289 · bearizona.com Year Est: 2010 Yearly Attendance: 400,000 Principal(s): NA Special Events/Exhibits: Drive through untamed wilderness to see wildlife in natural environments & take a self-guided walking tour of Fort Bearizona.

Butterfly Wonderland

9500 E. Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 480-800-3000 · butterflywonderland.com Year Est: 2009 Yearly Attendance: NA Principal(s): Amram Knishinsky, CEO Special Events/Exhibits: Butterfly Brushstrokes, Yoga in the Forest, Waking up with Butterflies, Bug Fest

Navajo Nation Zoo

P.O. Box 1329, Window Rock, AZ 86515 928-871-6574 · navajozoo.org Year Est: 1977 Yearly Attendance: 50,000 Principal(s): David Mikesic, Zoologist Special Events/Exhibits: Annual ZooBOO! event is the Saturday before Halloween

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Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary

1403 Heritage Park Rd., Prescott, AZ 86301 928-778-4242 · heritageparkzoo.org Year Est: 1988 Yearly Attendance: 65,000 Principal(s): Nonprofit Special Events/Exhibits: Breakfast w/the Animals, Zoo by Moonlight, After Dark at the Park, Sip & Paint, WildLights & Animal Sights