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Arizona Museum of Natural History vs Phoenix Zoo
Both are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Arizona Museum of Natural History ranks marginally higher than Phoenix Zoo. Arizona Museum of Natural History comes in at 80 with approval from 4 publications like Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Arizona Museum of Natural History
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Where
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
53 N. MacDonald Street, Mesa, AZ 85201
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Fodor's
"Kids young and old get a thrill out of the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the state at this large museum where you can also pan for gold and see changing exhibits from around the world."
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Travel + Leisure
"Located in the neighboring city of Mesa, this kid-friendly museum explores the Arizona’s natural and cultural history with plenty of hands-on, interactive, sound-and-light, try-this-on exhibits."
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"The history of Arizona and the world is relayed through such activities as gold-panning, viewing old caves and the Peralta Stone maps."
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Travel + Leisure
"Explore the Southwest’s rich natural and cultural history, from sparkly minerals and prehistoric fossils to a reconstructed Native American village and territorial jail."
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Frommer's
"This is one of the best museums in the Valley, and its wide variety of exhibits appeals to people with a range of interests. There are some animated dinosaurs...there’s also a Hohokam village."
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Phoenix Zoo
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Where
Frommer's
455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008
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Fodor's
"Four designated trails wind through this 125-acre zoo, replicating such habitats as an African savanna and a tropical rain forest."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Phoenix is a great family town, with plenty to keep the little tykes occupied. If your child loves animals, head to the Phoenix Zoo."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"A motorized Safari Train runs a 30min narrated loop through the four habitat areas of this 125-acre nonprofit zoo. Some 1,300 animals are resident."
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"Home to some 1,300 animals, including 200 endangered or threatened birds, mammals and reptiles."
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Frommer's
"Forget about polar bears and other cold-climate creatures; this zoo focuses its attention primarily on animals that come from climates similar to that of the Phoenix area."
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Be sure to ride the camel while you're here.
