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Heard Museum vs Phoenix Zoo
Heard Museum and Phoenix Zoo are both highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Heard Museum is preferred by most reviewers compared to Phoenix Zoo. Heard Museum is ranked #1 in Phoenix with accolades from 8 publications including Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure and Afar Magazine.
Heard Museum
Fodor's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
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2301 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Fodor's
"Pioneer settlers Dwight and Maie Heard built a Spanish colonial–style building on their property to house their collection of Southwestern art."
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Concierge
"This private museum houses one of the best collections of Native American art in the country."
Travel + Leisure
"Even if it didn’t house one of the world’s premiere collections of Native American art, you’d want to hang out in this space."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Devoted to Native American culture and art, especially Southwest tribes, this fine museum contains 10 exhibition galleries and 32,000 works of art."
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Afar Magazine
"The Heard Museum is a can't-miss cultural institution in Phoenix."
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Phoenix Zoo
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Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
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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.
