ARIZONA CENTER FOR NATURE CONSERVATION is a ranching company based out of 455 N GALVIN PKY, Phoenix, Arizona, United States.

The Desert Botanical Garden's commitment to the community is to advance excellence in education, research, exhibition, and conservation of desert plants of the world with an emphasis on the Southwestern United States. We will ensure that the Garden is always a compelling attraction that brings to like the many wonders of the desert.

http://www.facebook.com/HeardMuseum http://www.twitter.com/HeardMuseum https://instagram.com/heardmuseum https://www.youtube.com/user/HeardMuseum https://www.pinterest.com/heardmuseum/ The Heard Museum is a private, nonprofit institution whose mission is to educate visitors and promote greater public understanding of the arts, heritage and life ways of the indigenous peoples of the Americas, with an emphasis on American Indian tribes and other cultures of the Southwest. Since its founding by Dwight and Maie Heard in 1929, the Heard Museum has grown in size and stature to become recognized internationally for the quality of its collections, its educational programming and its festivals. Dedicated to the sensitive and accurate portrayal of Native arts and cultures, the Heard is an institution that successfully combines the stories of American Indian people from a personal perspective with the beauty of art. Through innovative programs, world-class exhibitions and unmatched festivals, the Heard Museum sets the standard nationally for collaborating with Native people to present first-person voices. Partnerships with American Indian artists and tribal communities provide visitors with a distinctive perspective about the art and cultures of Native people, especially those from the Southwest. The museum houses over 40,000 items in its permanent collections and archives and contains over 130,000 square feet of gallery, classroom and performance space and receives over 250,000 visitors a year from around the globe. In addition, the Heard Museum Shop guarantees authenticity, as our buyers deal directly with American Indian artists, thus ensuring the integrity and authenticity of the art offered for sale.

Arizona Science Center has a rich history of exploration, innovation and collaboration. Beginning as a community project of The Junior League of Phoenix in 1980, the Center has established itself as a major institution of learning for families, teachers and students and other guests. Over three decades, with substantial help from the citizens of Phoenix and years of focused content and program development, the Center has grown to serve over a half million guests annually, of which nearly 140,000 are school children. The continued growth of the Center and its close connection with the Arizona community provides a unique experience for everyone it reaches. Using an informal, hands-on approach to science exploration and inspiration the Center has more than 164,000 square-feet of space, of which 98,000 is dedicated to the exploration of our guests. Additional learning opportunities and services include outreach programs, focused field trips, camps, classes, to-the-moon and beyond presentation in the Dorrance Planetarium, immersive shows in the 5-story Irene P. Flinn Theater and featured exhibitions.

OdySea Aquarium: An Oceanic Adventure OdySea Aquarium, located in Scottsdale, is the largest aquarium in the Southwest and has received numerous awards including Best Kids Indoor Entertainment and Best Family Entertainment. This multi-level, state-of-the-art facility is home to over 6,000 animals and holds more than 2 million gallons of water. OdySea Aquarium offers an educational, interactive and entertaining experience for guests of all ages. OdySea Aquarium features more than 65 exhibits, 370 species, 6,000 animals, and several touch pools including the world’s only Russian Sturgeon touch exhibit, 2 Stingray touch exhibits, and a tide touch pool. OdySea is also home to Voyager, where guests take their seats in a stadium-seating style theatre with 46 ft. viewing windows for the “world’s only rotating aquarium experience." Additional interactive activities include SeaTREK® underwater walking, a charismatic “Penguin Interaction Program”, “Shark Behind the Scenes” tours, walk-about “Animal Ambassadors”, and Question & Answer sessions throughout the day with the Animal Care specialists. OdySea Aquarium is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and meets the gold standards of animal care. OdySea Aquarium is located at 9500 E. Via de Ventura in Scottsdale, AZ 85256, in the Arizona Boardwalk entertainment destination. For more information visit www.odyseaaquarium.com.

Acting on the principle that learning is a joy, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix’s mission is to engage the minds, muscles and imaginations of children and the grown-ups who care about them. With hands-on, interactive exhibits designed for children ages birth to 10, the Museum focuses on learning through play, with emphasis on early childhood education and school-readiness. The Children’s Museum of Phoenix is located at 215 N. 7th Street, downtown Phoenix, at the SE corner of 7th Street and Van Buren in the historic Monroe School Building.

"The mission of Boyce Thompson Arboretum is to inspire appreciation and stewardship of desert plants, wildlife, and ecosystems through education, research and conservation."