Big Surf Waterpark

Big Surf is a waterpark located in Tempe, Arizona. Opened in 1969 and financed by the Clairol Company, it boasted the first wave pool in the United States. The wave pool was designed by Phil Dexter.[1] At a ceremony on August 17, 2013 the Waikiki Beach Wave pool was designated as an ASME Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark. The recognition is for being the "first inland surfing facility in North America".[2] The Big Surf Water park became the first amusement park or waterpark to receive such an ASME landmark status.

Top Golf

The premier entertainment and event venue in Scottsdale with fun point-scoring golf games for all skill levels, upscale bar food and drinks, music and more!

Castles ~n~ Coasters

Whether you're young or old, big or small, you'll find lots of fun, food and excitement at Arizona's Finest Family Fun and Thrill Park.

From the thrilling sky high roller coasters and exciting Sky Diver, to the exotic world class miniature golf courses and enchantment of an old fashioned carousel, there's magic and new adventures waiting for you and your family at Castles ~n~ Coasters.

Cracker Jax

Crackerjax Family Fun Park located in Scottsdale, AZ that offers an exciting variety of attractions, food & sports!

Family-focused attractions at this thrill park include mini-golf, go-karts, volleyball & an arcade.

Phoenix Zoo

The Phoenix Zoo is home to more than 1,400 animals, including 30 species that are endangered or threatened. There is so much to be learned about the animals that live here, and we encourage you to explore!

Wildlife World Zoo

Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium is a 95-acre (38 ha) zoo and aquarium in Litchfield Park, Arizona, United States, near Phoenix. The zoo specializes in African and South American animals and has a 0.6 mile train. Since 2008, it also has an aquarium with a total tank volume of 180,000 US gallons (681,000 l)

Butterfly Wonderland

Butterfly Wonderland is the largest butterfly conservatory in America. It features an indoor conservatory that brings a tropical rainforest environment to Arizona where thousands of butterflies fly freely. There are interactive exhibits, a Butterfly Emergence Gallery, 3D movie theater, Spineless Giants exhibit, Café, Gift Shop and a Rainforest Reptile exhibit.

Odysea Aquarium

The new OdySea Aquarium is now open in Scottsdale, so what exactly does it take to keep more than 30,000 sea creatures in the desert?

"We have over 40 animal care specialists that work around the clock, 24 hours a day," said Greg Charbeneau, vice-president and general manager of the OdySea Aquarium. "They care for them behaviorally, they care from a medical standpoint, [as well as] nutritional."

Dolphinaris

Dolphinaris Arizona hopes to amaze, educate, and empower guests, encouraging them to become stewards of the oceans and its inhabitants. We hope to deepen respect for dolphins and our natural world, and encourage visitors to take actions, large and small, that can make a difference.