Get in touch with your wild side!Edited by Madelyn Miller, the travelladyThe Grand Canyon State is home to some great animal attractions. So, get ready to get wild at these hot habitats: Out of Africa Wildlife Park—This attraction, located in Camp Verde, is part zoo and part safari, offering visitors up close and personal encounters with lions, wolves, hyenas and leopards. Want to kiss a giraffe? No problem! Feed a zebra? Sure! As a special treat, on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays, guests can see the employees feed 800 pounds of raw meat to the intimidating carnivores. Go to www.outofafricapark.com for more.
Fossil Creek Llama Ranch—Hidden in the ponderosa pine forest near Strawberry, visitors will find a truly unique animal experience. At Fossil Creek, pretend you’re a “llama mama” while enjoying a beautiful and secluded hike where these pack animals carry your lunch. In addition, visitors can sample goats milk fudge, made on-site, and spend the night in yurts. Check out www.fossilcreekllamas.com for more. Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area—This 1,500-acre spread in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona is home to elk, muledeer and turkey, just to name a few. Visitors can learn about the area’s history, flora and fauna at the visitors center, then sit outside on the porch to enjoy the unspoiled views and catch a glimpse of the native animals. Go to http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/wildlife_area_sipe.shtml for more. Arizona Sonora Desert Museum—Located near Tucson, this museum is a combination of a zoo and a botanical garden. Hike the loop trail and discover mountain lion, bighorn sheep, black bear and Mexican wolf in lovingly created habitats. If you’re feeling brave, check out the reptile house, where all kinds of creepy crawlies, from rattlesnakes to tarantulas, reside. Check out www.desertmuseum.org for details. For more information on Arizona’s animal attractions, go to www.arizonaguide.com. If you ‘d like to know more about ArizonaGreat Guidebooks THE ARIZONA GUIDE Hidden Southwest ARIZONA ARIZONA ARIZONA & THE GRAND CANYON MOON HANDBOOKS ARIZONA BEST PLACES PHOENIX ART TREASURES AND MUSEUMS LET’S GO ADVENTURE GUIDE SOUTHWEST USA 2003 THE OLD WEST BEST SOUTHWEST COOKBOOK SHOPPING SECRETS 2413 East Osborne BEST TOUR COMPANY DETOURS OFFICE ADDRESS: For More Information Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau HELPFUL WEBSITES Arizona Rocks Williams Sedona Chamber of Commerce Page Flagstaff Phoenix AirStar Helicopters Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas/ARAMARK Totem Pole Tours Grand Canyon Railway Rahelio Pueblo Grande Heard Museum Bondurant School of Driving Museum of Northern Arizona Pink Jeep Tours For the Phoenix airport: WHERE TO STAY 800-950-0086 The Spa at Marriott's Camelback Inn Fairmont Scottsdale Princess WHERE TO EAT Sam’s Kai Biltmore Grill DON’T GO TO ARIZONA WITHOUT MY FAVORITE BED AND BREAKFAST IN ARIZONA 800-453-1166 (Toll Free) canvilla@sedona.net SEDONA |
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