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What to do and see in Phoenix, Arizona (AZ): The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
Nearly perfect year-round weather and several impeccably designed championship courses have made Phoenix one of the top golf destinations in the world. But there's more to this mild-mannered metropolis than pristine greens and tee times. The greater Phoenix area also offers visitors an array of impressive cultural attractions. Visit the internationally renowned Heard Museum for an in-depth look at Native American history or peruse the fine collection at the Phoenix Museum of Art. Enjoy a ballet performance at the ornate Orpheum Theater or or catch a concert at the state-of-the-art Comerica Theatre. In addition to golf, the city offers access to numerous outdoor endeavors including rock climbing, hot-air ballooning, desert jeep tours and more. Family-friendly attractions, first-rate shopping, dining and entertainment, and spectacular recreational activities make Phoenix a must-visit destination.
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1. Liberty Wildlife
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Liberty Wildlife is a non-profit rescues, rehabilitation, education and sustainability organization located just south of Sky Harbor Airport. Tucked inside Phoenix city lines, we have an amazing backdrop along the Rio Salado. Tour through our sustainable building and get a glimpse of how our hospital treats the sick, injured and orphaned wildlife that arrive daily. Also walk through our education trail where you will see non-releasable birds of prey, including native hawks, owls and even bald and golden eagles. Each day that we are open to the public there is a presentation in our amphitheater at 11:15. You'll get an up close experience with some of the wildlife that we care for.
Reviewed By lisasS8477XZ - Sedona, United States
Liberty is a wildlife rescue rehabilitation and conservation organization. The education side of the facility is open to visitors several times each week (check the website for specific days and times). The education side houses animals that could not be released due to the nature of their injury or illness. This is the best place to see and photograph native birds of prey up close. Open hours usually include an opportunity to see an eagle feed and listen to education about eagles. You will see volunteers handling, caring for, and interacting with the birds. They can help you get an unobstructed photo of the birds and tell you all about the history of each animal. Many of the volunteers will help you snap a picture with a bird. There is also an interactive room with displays that can be touched as well as reptiles and a Pygmy owl named Newton. Along the rehab side of the facility you can watch surgeries through a window as well as new intakes coming into the facility and being examined by volunteers. Be sure to say hi to ravens Lenny, Beaker, and Clarence. They thrive on the attention!
2. Phoenix Mountain Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 233 reviews
Offers more than 23,000 acres crisscrossed with trails.
Reviewed By bpred754 - Phoenix, United States
I have lived in Phoenix my entire life and have never really given much thought about the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. Well, that has changed! I hiked to Piestewa Peak, and wow, was it beautiful! It was also a very good workout! I can't believe the amount of hiking that is available in the preserve right in the middle of Phoenix! I definitely recommend checking out the assortment of trails the preserve offers. It is pretty large, so if you need help finding preserve amenities like drinking fountains, restrooms, ramadas, etc., the app, Avem, is very helpful!
3. Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 290 reviews
Reviewed By U1811GVlindaw - Phoenix, United States
Love hiking Echo Canyon. It is challenging and gives you a great workout. Much steeper than Camelback and it also includes arm work to climb up in certain areas. Always fun to push yourself to go further each hike.
4. Dreamy Draw Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By PatrickErvin - Dallas, United States
This recreation area is fantastic. I went 4 times during my week in Phoenix. It's right off Hwy 51 and you can hear traffic noise from the road, but it also feels like you're in the middle of nowhere. A great place to go walk and hike the trails and de-stress after a day of meetings and work. I loved the trails along the creekbed and even though my muscles were sore after an hour or so of hiking, It was a 'good sore". I met a couple of other hikers there who were friendly and gave tips on where to hike. I hiked a loop that went to the highest point in the park.
5. Tres Rios Wetlands
6. Croc Corp Community Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
