Attractions

Luke Airforce Base

Every two years Luke Airforce Base,- just north of Goodyear - welcomes the public to Luke Days , one of the most diverse air shows in America. At the 2009 show, the U.S. Air Force's Aerial Demonstration Team - the Thunderbirds - provided their special brand of high-flying excitement. There were also many other aerial presentations, numerous aircraft and ground displays, exhibits, and attractions.

The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win ...in air, space and cyberspace.

To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision:

The United States Air Force will be a trusted and reliable joint partner with our sister services known for integrity in all of our activities, including supporting the joint mission first and foremost. We will provide compelling air, space, and cyber capabilities for use by the combatant commanders. We will excel as stewards of all Air Force resources in service to the American people, while providing precise and reliable Global Vigilance, Reach and Power for the nation.

The Air Force has three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. These core competencies make our six distinctive capabilities possible:

Air and Space Superiority : With it, joint forces can dominate enemy operations in all dimensions -- land, sea, air and space.

Global Attack: Because of technological advances, the Air Force can attack anywhere, anytime -- and do so quickly and with greater precision than ever before.

Rapid Global Mobility: Being able to respond quickly and decisively anywhere we're needed is key to maintaining rapid global mobility.

Precision Engagement: The essence lies in the ability to apply selective force against specific targets because the nature and variety of future contingencies demand both precise and reliable use of military power with minimal risk and collateral damage.

Information Superiority: The ability of joint force commanders to keep pace with information and incorporate it into a campaign plan is crucial.

Agile Combat Support: Deployment and sustainment are keys to successful operations and cannot be separated. Agile combat support applies to all forces, from those permanently based to contingency buildups to expeditionary forces.

The Air Force bases these core competencies and distinctive capabilities on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do .

Wild Life World Zoo and Aquarium

The Wildlife World Aquarium's campus-like design is unique with some 75 indoor exhibits featuring fish, mammals, birds, invertebrates, amphibians, and reptiles located in three, soon to be four, buildings. Currently, each building has a different title and theme: The Diversity of Life in Water; The Wild and The Wonderful; and Predators. Notable aquarium species include: Asian Small-Clawed Otters, black tip reef sharks, black-footed penguins, eels, stingrays visitors can touch and feed, seahorses, flamingos, barracuda, jellyfish, Nile and dwarf crocodiles -- nearly 150 new aquatic and semi-aquatic species in all. The total volume of display tanks, not including miles of plumbing and life support, several new water features, and a log flume ride, contain approximately 180,000 gallons of water.

There are also outdoor exhibits including the zoo's 5th ride attraction, a Log Flume Ride. Like its predecessors, the African Safari Train, the Australian Boat, and the idearc media Sky-ride, the flume ride is integrated into live animal exhibits. At 1500 feet long, the journey begins by giving riders a close up view of three primate islands that feature families of spider monkeys, ring tailed lemurs and capuchin monkeys. Riders then enter a 20-foot long acrylic tunnel -- the largest section of acrylic ever installed in Arizona -- surrounded by South Pacific Reef fish. The trip closes by soaking riders as they plummet three stories into a splash pool.

The latest Aquarium building, scheduled to open in mid-2011, will have about 7000 square feet of public display area featuring marine turtles and a permanent small-clawed otter habitat. The main exhibit will be a 40 x 10 foot, 40,000-gallon Amazon River Monsters display containing 3-4 foot long arowana, even larger arapaima and other South American fresh water giants. These species are so large, they are well known for their ability to jump several feet out of the water to catch prey animals such as birds and primates perched over the water. In addition, the display will have the menacing payara, nicknamed the “vampire fish,” with 6-inch fangs protruding from its lower jaw!

Other creatures from the Amazon River system will include: Giant Amazon turtles that can grow to nearly 4 feet across, Yellow spotted turtles, black piranhas as well as freshwater stingrays. The new aquarium building will also feature a 20-foot diameter display for marine turtles. Of the seven species of sea turtle, 6 are listed as threatened or endangered due to poaching, habitat loss, and pollution.

Following the successful plan of the first three aquarium buildings, the latest Wildlife World Aquarium building will also have outdoor animal exhibits, including an indoor-outdoor pool with underwater viewing that will provide a permanent home for three adult small-clawed otters and a recent litter of pups temporarily on display in the Aquarium Predator Building.

Visitors to the Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium will enjoy the park's grand entrance complete with paved, lighted and always free parking. The entrance sits at the corner of Northern and Sarival Avenues, just 1/2 mile east of the intersection of state route 303 and Northern in Litchfield Park. This two-story landmark has an inviting central breezeway with multiple ticket windows. Plus, the new gift shop located at the west end features terrestrial zoo animal items while the east gift shop specializes in aquatic animal merchandise.

The new indoor Aquarium and extended hours of operation has helped make Wildlife World a year round family-fun and dining destination. The largest structure in the complex, the Predator building, not only holds real sharks and stingrays, but is also the site of the Tiburón Aquarium Restaurant and Flamingo Lounge! Imagine dining indoors with awe-inspiring views of sharks swimming right past your table. From every seat in the main dining room, patrons can view some of the ocean's top predators through two massive acrylic panels that span the 60,000 gallon tank. The menu features a variety of sustainable seafood, steaks, chicken, salad, pasta and decadent desserts with a Southwestern flare. Or, enjoy outdoor seating in the Flamingo Lounge, which overlooks a new water feature with dozens of graceful Caribbean flamingos.

Both the Tiburón Restaurant and Flamingo Lounge are open to the public (admission to the aquarium not required) serving lunch and dinner daily. For more information call (623) 535-4249 or visit www.TiburonRestaurant.net .

Located along the western edge of the Phoenix metropolitan area in Litchfield Park, the Wildlife World Zoo first opened its doors in 1984. With the opening of the Aquarium, Wildlife World has solidified its position as home to Arizona's largest collection of exotic animals with over 4000 animals representing nearly 600 species. More than 500,000 people, including some 75,000 students at a significantly reduced admission, visit annually. As a privately owned and operated institution, Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium relies solely on gate attendance and retail sales to generate its operating and capital budgets. It receives zero public tax support, grants, or financial donations.

The Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium is located at 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340. We are open 365 days a year. Zoo exhibits are open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aquarium exhibits are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission to the zoo and aquarium is $27.50 for adults and $14.25 for children 3 to 12 (plus state sales tax), children under three are free. Special evening-only admission (after 5 p.m.) to the Aquarium is $16.99 for adults and $8.99 for children 3 to 12 (plus state sales tax).

Hours and Admission

Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium is open seven days a week, 365 days a year, including all holidays.

Zoo exhibits are open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(last zoo admission is at 5:00 p.m.)
Aquarium exhibits are open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Daytime Admission to Zoo & Aquarium
Adults: $27.50 + tax
Kids 3 to 12 Years: $14.25 + tax
2 & younger: Free

Special Evening Admission to Aquarium-Only (Available after 5:00 p.m.)
Adults: $16.99 + tax
Kids 3 to 12 Years: $8.99 + tax
2 & younger: Free

We accept cash, personal check and major credit cards: Visa, Master Card & Discover. ATM Available.

Groups of 10 or more - less $2.00 per person.
Senior Discount - $2.00 OFF Every Tuesday.
Triple A discount: $2 off (must show a vaild AAA card ) per person for up to 6 people.

Gift Shops, Food Service and Free Parking available.
Public bird feedings and Wildlife Encounter Shows included free with admission. Additional charge for rides.

Please, no outside food permitted.

Stroller Rental - $5.00.

Wheelchair Rental - $15.00.

Membership
Adults: $100.00 each Children (3-17): $50.00 each.

Membership includes free unlimited zoo & aquarium admission for members. Come as often as you like -- we're open every day of the year!

Members also enjoy 10 percent off all purchases in our gift shop, and one complimentary pass with each adult membership.

Prices subject to change. Call (623) 935-WILD (9453) for details.

Directions

From the North: Take I-17 to loop 101 west. Exit 101 at Northern Avenue and head west 8 miles.

From the East: Take I-10 westbound to State Route 303 (exit #124). Head North 6 miles to Northern Avenue and turn right (east).

General Zoo & Aquarium information: (623) 935-WILD (9453) Zoo & Aquarium administration offices: (623) 935-5692
FAX: (623) 935-7499

Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium
16501 W. Northern Ave.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

The Bible Museum

The Bible Museum is located in Goodyear, Arizona. The Bible museum is open 365 days a year - 24 hours a day. If you wish to speak to someone, our hours of operation are 9am to 4pm Monday thru Friday.

The Bible Museum is a unique museum where you can actually hold, turn pages and read some of the rarest printed Bibles and rare theological books on the planet. The Bible Museum is the library of GREATSITE.COM

We invite parties of 8 or more to the Bible Museum. Please call for a unique power packed history lesson that lasts about 90 minutes. Please Call us at 623.536.8614.

The Bible Museum - 2000 N. Litchfield Road - Goodyear, AZ 85395
623.536.8614(p) - 623.536.1414(f) - BibleMuseum@hotmail.com (e) The Bible Museum & GREATSITE.COM Showroom

NASCAR, Car Shows & Racing

Barrett-Jackson Auction Co., L.L.C.

3020 N. Scottsdale Road , Scottsdale, AZ | Scottsdale | Sports, NASCAR, Car Shows, Racing

For nearly four decades, the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company has been recognized throughout the world for offering only the finest selection of quality collector vehicles, outstanding professional se...

Bondurant School of High Performance Driving

20000 S. Maricopa Road Gate 3, Chandler, AZ | East Valley | Sports, NASCAR, Car Shows, Racing

Located at Firebird Raceway in Chandler, the world famous Bondurant School offers exciting racecar driving programs for individual and group entertainment.

Phoenix International Raceway

125 S. Avondale Blvd. Ste. 200
Avondale, AZ 85323
Phone: 623 463-5400
Fax : 623 463-5501
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With an annual NASCAR weekend in November and now another every April, Phoenix International Raceway is the place to be for race fans. The track's high-speed excitement includes NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, Busch, Craftsman Trucks and Featherlite Southwest Series races, along with the Indy cars. PIR has a tradition that is unmatched in the world of racing.

A Balloon Experience Hot Air Balloon Company

, Phoenix, AZ | Phoenix | Adventure, Air Experience

Since 1978, 205,000 passengers have made our Sonoran Desert flight the highlight of their visit. Hotel transfers are available. Daily flights year round. Individuals and groups are welcomed. All ma...

Maverick Helicopters

Grand Canyon Airport, Grand Canyon, AZ | Outlying Areas | Adventure, Air Experience

Maverick Helicopters is the largest operator of the New EcoStar in the United States. In addition, Maverick has surpassed all operators with the most seats available. The new Eco Star Helicopters p...

Arizona Historical Society Museum

1300 N. College Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: 480 929-0292
Fax : 480 967-5450
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The Museum at Papago Park, visitors will find engaging exhibits for all ages on 20th-century Arizona history, a research library, and facility rental available. Admission fees and free parking. The museum is open Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.: Sun. noon-4 p.m. closed on state holidays.

The Arizona Historical Society is Arizona's oldest cultural organization, founded by the territorial legislature on Nov. 7, 1864 and charged with preserving Arizona history for the present and future.

Children's Museum of Phoenix

215 N. 7th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone: 602 253-0501
Fax : 602 307-9833
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Our hands-on interactive exhibits are designed to engage the minds, muscles and imaginations of children up to age 10 and the grown-ups who care about them. Make a meal in our Texture Café, navigate your way through Noodle Forest, or relax and share a story in our Book Loft. These are just a few of the adventures that await you at the Children's Museum of Phoenix. We're open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (plus Mondays for most of the summer). The Museum is an ideal location for your next party or corporate event. Our unique facility accommodates any type of gathering from formal sit-down dinners and cocktail shindigs to themed birthday bashes! We can put you in contact with performers to entertain your mind, caterers to scintillate your tongue, and ideas to amaze and amuse.

Celebration of Fine Art

7900 E. Greenway Road Ste. 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: 480 443-7695
Fax : 480 596-8179
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20th Anniversary fine-art show held, Jan. 16–March 28, 2010. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily. Rain or shine. Visit 100 working artists' studios in less than a day. You can watch art developing and meet the artists who create it. Our Cafe serves lunch and snacks. Sculpture court features life-size and monumental sculpture. Award-winning artists from Arizona, around the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom work in a wide variety of mediums and styles. Mediums include painting, sculpture, baskets, photography, jewelry, mixed mediums, ceramics and glass. Styles and subject matter of the art range from cutting-edge contemporary, traditional landscape and western painting. Visitors agree that it is the best art experience in the valley. Don't miss it!

Thunderbird Artists / Arizona Fine Art EXPO

15648 N. Eagles Nest Drive
Fountain Hills, AZ 85286
Phone: 480 837-5637
Fax : 480 837-4371
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Join us for world-class Fine Art Festivals in Carefree, Scottsdale and Fountain Hills Nov.-Mar. Enjoy paintings, bronzes, glass, stone, wood, metal sculptures and more as you stroll through the festival. Visit with award winning artists from throughout the United States and abroad. Take part in wine and microbrew tasting and listen to live musical entertainment. A can't miss event for any art lover or visitor to the picturesque Valley of the Sun! In addition to our outdoor three-day festivals, visit us in the big tents at the AZ Fine Art EXPO.

ASU Gammage

P.O. Box 870105, Tempe, AZ | East Valley | Arts & Culture, Performing Arts & Theaters

Located on the Tempe campus of Arizona State University, ASU Gammage is among the largest university-based presenters of performing arts in the world. ASU Gammage is the home theater of Broadway Acr...

Ballet Arizona

3645 E. Indian School Road , Phoenix, AZ | Phoenix | Arts & Culture, Performing Arts & Theaters

Ballet Arizona is the Southwest's premier professional ballet company. Performances are held in downtown Phoenix at Symphony Hall and the Orpheum Theatre. <br><b>2008-2009 Season</b> <br><i>A Midsum...

Herberger Theater Center

222 E. Monroe St. , Phoenix, AZ | Downtown Phoenix | Arts & Culture, Performing Arts & Theaters

Mesa Arts Center

One E. Main St. , Mesa, AZ | East Valley | Arts & Culture, Performing Arts & Theaters

Phoenix Symphony

One N. First Street Ste. 200, Phoenix, AZ | Downtown Phoenix | Arts & Culture, Performing Arts & Theaters

Valley Youth Theatre

525 N. 1st St. , Phoenix, AZ | Downtown Phoenix | Arts & Culture, Performing Arts & Theaters