ODYSEA AQUARIUM
9500 East Via De Ventura, Suite A-100, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 Directions
Since 2016
Here’s The Deal:
"OdySea Aquarium is a marine aquarium that is southwestern the largest marine aquarium. It holds more than 2,000,000 US gallons of water and spans more than 200,000 square feet. There are more than 30,000 animals and 500 distinct species in 50 exhibits. The aquarium contains a 3D video, SeaTREK underwater coral diving, and a Live Sea Carousel that brings guests around the open ocean, Sea Turtle, Sea Lion/Seal, and Shark exhibits. A submerged escalator allows guests to descend deep into the ocean, surrounded by thousands of marine animals. OdySea Aquarium offers instructional, immersive, and enjoyable opportunities to visitors of all ages. OdySea Aquarium has free parking."
SPECIALTY:
Dining and Shop, Crocodilian Rock, Evenings at Odysea, Summer Camp, Seatrek Promotion, Annual Pass Savings, Group Visit, Field Trips, School Programs, Theater, Kids Cove, Conservation, Private Events & Birthday Parties
Price: Online Ticket :$37.95
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BUTTERFLY WONDERLAND
9500 East Via De Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 Directions
Since 2013
Here’s The Deal:
"Butterfly Wonderland is America's largest indoor butterfly conservatory, offers a truly unique cloud forest experience, along with thousands of friendly butterflies, birds, reptiles, fish, and more. Butterfly Wonderland principals are an accomplished team that has developed a range of real estate developments and attractions, such as aquariums and theme store. They have experience in the development, construction, retail, and business sectors. Visitors will begin the journey through a butterfly's life as they wander through the extremely entertaining, academic, and informative exhibits. They are displaying the latest 3-D technology films where visitors' senses will be subjected to nature-related subjects. Butterfly Wonderland offers educational experience describing what a butterfly is and its life-cycle story, migration, feeding, reproduction, and the immense diversity that occurs in nature."
SPECIALTY:
Family Events, Honey Bee Extravaganza, Weddings, Children's Birthday Parties, 3D Theater, Memorials, Cafe, The Conservatory, Kids Indoor Activity, Style Dining Area, Gift Shop, Children's Activities, Spineless Giants, Butterfly Emergence Gallery, Rainforest Reptile, Tropical Waters of the World & Butterfly Treasures
Price: Online Tickets :$22. 95
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WESTERN SPIRIT: SCOTTSDALE’S MUSEUM OF THE WEST
3830 North Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Directions
Since 2015
Here’s The Deal:
" Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is a historical museum located in Arizona. Western Spirit provides high-quality exhibits, educational programs, and community outreach on regional history, representing, in particular, the arts and diverse cultural exchanges that have marked the transition from the old west to the modern west. The museum is controlled by the town of Scottsdale and operated by the Scottsdale Museum of the West. Last academic season, thousands of students and home-schoolers came to visit the museum, where they encountered a combination of hands-on games, exhibits, skills building, and examples of living cultures that combined to create a unique atmosphere for exploration and learning."
SPECIALTY:
Event Spaces, Sculpture Courtyard, Weddings and Celebrations, Theater, Internships, Exhibitions, Educational, Family and School Programs, Holiday Parties, Field Trips, Groups Tours, Performances, Presentations, Lectures, and Films & Business Meetings
Price: Adults:$20
Seniors (65+)&Active Military: $15
Students (Full-time with ID)&Children (6-17): $9