Fall is here which means the temps are starting to fall in the Phoenix area. We can finally head back outside for some family fun. I wanted to share some discounts on events and activities that you can do this fall in Phoenix and the surrounding areas.
First opened in 1984, the Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium features 66 developed acres with hundreds of animal exhibits, 5 ride attractions, 3 retail shops and several dining options. As home to Arizona’s largest collection of wild animals, Wildlife World displays over 600 different species with more than 6,000 individual specimens. Popular attractions include: a lory parrot feeding three times a day, a giraffe feeding station, a baby animal nursery, the African Safari Train Ride, Wildlife Encounters educational shows, a stingray touch tank, the Verizon Skyride, a kangaroo walkabout, tide pool touch tanks, a log flume ride, and children’s carousel, play area, and petting zoo.
Notable species include: white tigers, sharks, otters, penguins, flamingos, giraffe, zebras, oryx, lions, ostrich, kangaroos, rhino, jaguar, some 20 varieties of primates, eels, stingrays, tropical fish, rare albino alligators and many more!
New in 2011 – Dragon World. See giant reptiles like the state of Arizona’s first saltwater crocodile — the largest species of croc in the world. Plus, there will be monitors, iguanas, a 20-foot long & 200 lbs. python, Aldabra tortoises and more. New in Feb. 2012 our 4th Aquarium Gallery featuring otters & river monster fish from South America.
Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium is located at the intersection of State Route 303 and Northern Avenue in Litchfield Park at 16501 W. Northern Ave. The zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the aquarium is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Daytime admission to both the zoo and aquarium is $29.00 for adults and $14.25 for children 3 to 12 (plus state sales tax), children under three are free. Special reduced admission (after 5 p.m.) to the Aquarium only is $16.99 for adults and $8.99 for children 3 to 12 (plus state sales tax). Save $3 Off of admission to the Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium Coupon.
Make this fall season unforgettable, come on over to Tolmachoff Farms and experience the ultimate holiday outing where there is something for the whole family: 6 acre family corn maze with a scarecrow theme (search for pieces of your map as you walk through), mini corn maze (perfect for little ones), petting zoo, train ride, hay pyramid, farm theme activities (corn grinder-grind corn to feed chickens), play area (corn box, adult/child pedal cart track) and much more. $1 off coupon
It’s fall again at Vertuccio Farms and we will be hosting our 10th annual Harvest Festival and Corn Maze. Come and navigate through our 10 acre maze cut into the design of the Statue of Liberty. Along with the pumpkin patch, farm animals, hay maze,barrel train and bounce house, we have added the valley’s one and only Pizza Farm. Come out and see how pizza is grown. Vertuccio Farm is located at 4011 S. Power Rd. in Mesa, Arizona. Please visit our web site for dates and times. $1 off coupon
Gather the family for a full day of fun at Freeman Farms in Chino Valley! Find your way through the family fun corn maze, ride our farm themed Merry-Go-Round, meet the petting zoo animals, enjoy a hay ride, kids ride the train, pony rides available, face painting, great concessions, FOUR performance venues- see beautiful horses, watch trained dogs, learn to Polka dance, laugh at the skits in our Western Town, many great photo opportunites … and, don’t forget to pick the perfect pumpkin! U-Pick pumpkins available while they last … pre-cut pumpkins always available. Many boutique varieties- great for baking! $3 off coupon
Homeschool Events
Homeschool Week at the Arizona Sea Life Aquarium: November 5th – 9th from 10:00am-2:30pm – $6 per person
Discover something amazing at SEA LIFE Arizona during Homeschool Week! Enjoy an interactive experience including an educational lesson and hands-on projects, designed specifically for homeschool students.
Homeschool Day at Vertuccio Farms in Mesa Az: October 15, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
COST: $5 per person with a non-perishable food donation. Age 3 and younger are free. Includes all the farm activities.
CONTACT: Angela Vertuccio, vertucciofarmsaz@gmail.com, 480-650-6611 http://www.vertucciofarms.com/
Some information was provided by US Family Guide. At times, I may receive free/discount coupons in exchange for sharing information from US Family Guide.
