During the summer months in Metro Phoenix, there are countless activities for young and old alike. Animal lovers may be interested in the white lion cubs and bighorn lambs added to the family at the Phoenix Zoo and Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park.

Summer camps are available at the Arizona Science Center and Children’s Museum of Phoenix. Visit Arizona State Parks or Desert Botanical Garden for free ranger-led events to see what the Sonoran Desert has to offer.

Here are some fun summer activities for kids in Phoenix.

1. Phoenix Zoo One of the largest non-profit zoos in the US, get a glimpse of some of the 3,000 animals at the Phoenix Zoo, which represents almost 400 species. Lilly and Vermouth, two Goeldi’s monkeys, and two bighorn lambs are among the newest additions to the Phoenix Zoo.

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2. Children’s Museum of Phoenix The Children’s Museum of Phoenix encourages kids’ imagination, creativity, inspiration, and fun. Its interactive exhibits designed for children aged up to 10 focuses on learning through play and emphasize early childhood education. “Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit,” is now on display at the museum.
3. Arizona Science Center The Arizona Science Center was established to inspire, educate, and engage kids’ curious minds through science. Families can experience the 360-degree planetarium experience at the Arizona Science Center, learn about the constellations visible this time of year, and explore how digital communication technology is used today.
4. Party Jungle Party Jungle is an indoor-only amusement park in Phoenix that provides your little explorers the opportunity to experience jungle adventure in a completely safe and clean facility.
5. Valley Youth Theater The youth theater inspires young people to bring out the best in themselves through a wide variety of performing art opportunities. It develops individuals, performers, and leaders through its education and community outreach programs and on-stage experiences.
6. OdySea Aquarium OdySea Aquarium combines theme-park-style amusement with highly engaging presentations of aquatic life for an entertaining, interactive, and educational experience.

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7. Wildlife World Zoo You can see a sampling of Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park’s 600 species of animals at Litchfield Park. Among the attractions are a baby animal nursery, amusement park rides, big cat exhibits, and a kangaroo walkabout. Home to Arizona’s largest collection of exotic animals, the Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium features more than 600 species of animals. The Aquarium has over 75 indoor exhibits, including stingrays, penguins, sharks, and otters. It also offers rides and has a petting zoo.
8. Hurricane Harbor Formerly Wet’ n’ Wild, the park is the largest in Arizona, featuring more than 30 exhilarating attractions for families and thrill-seekers.
9. Butterfly Wonderland It is the largest butterfly conservatory in America. Thousands of butterflies fly freely in this tropical rainforest environment in the Arizona desert.
10. Castles N Coasters Castles N Coasters has more than 20 rides and attractions, plus 18-hole miniature golf courses and an arcade to keep kids amused for most of the day. A two-loop roller coaster, go-karts, bumper boats, free fall, and a miniature Ferris wheel are among the attractions.

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