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Desert Botanical Garden vs Phoenix Zoo
Desert Botanical Garden and Phoenix Zoo are both recommended by writers. Overall, Desert Botanical Garden ranks significantly higher than Phoenix Zoo. Desert Botanical Garden scores 91 with recommendations from 8 reviews such as Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Desert Botanical Garden
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1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008
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Fodor's
"Opened in 1939 to conserve and showcase the ecology of the desert, these 150 acres contain more than 4,000 different species of cacti, succulents, trees, and flowers."
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Concierge
"This is one of the best gardens you will ever see, possibly because it's so full of local plants."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This inspirational garden is a refreshing place to reconnect with nature and it offers a great introduction to desert plant life."
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Travel + Leisure
"Any delusions that the Sonoran Desert is a lifeless dustbowl will be swept away by this 50,000-plus collection of colorful plants, from hundreds of cacti, including the iconic saguaro."
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Michelin Guide
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"With more than 20,000 desert plants, this unique garden has won awards for environmental education."
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Phoenix Zoo
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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.
