Wildlife World Zoo
{{Short description|Zoo and Aquarium in Litchfield Park, Arizona, United States}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2025}}
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|image_caption = Wildlife World Zoo Safari Train
|location = Litchfield Park, Arizona, United States
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Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium is a {{Convert|215|acre|adj=on}} zoo{{cite web|last1='Adventureland' opens Feb. 1 at Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park|first1=Josh|title='Adventureland' opens Feb. 1 at Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park|url=http://www.abc15.com/news/region-west-valley/litchfield-park/adventureland-opens-feb-1-at-wildlife-world-zoo-aquarium-safari-park|website=ABC15|date=February 2016|publisher=Scripps TV Station Group|accessdate=April 1, 2016}} and aquarium in Litchfield Park, Arizona, United States, near Phoenix. The zoo specializes in African and South American animals, and has Arizona's largest collection of exotic animals. It has a {{convert|0.6|mi|m}} "safari train", a boat ride through the Australian habitat, a tram through another segment of the African habitat, and several amusement-oriented rides. Since 2008, it also has an aquarium with a total tank volume of {{Convert|180000|gal|l|-3}}.
Sections of the zoo
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Safari Park
A 15-acre park featuring an African lion habitat and African birds. Visitors can walk or take a tram through exhibits.
Species in the Safari Park include: springbok, spider monkey, African lion, macaw, capuchin, Fischer's lovebird, sable antelope, ostrich, warthog, olive baboon, red river hog, ring-tailed lemur, spotted hyena.
Wildlife World Adventureland
The newest addition to the zoo which opened in February 2016, this area includes a new Mexican restaurant, and several new ride attractions. These rides include a roller coaster, zip line, and swings.opened in February 2016.
Species in Adventureland include: llamas, American bison, spider monkeys, bears, ocelots, and a North American indoor exhibit.{{Cite web |title=About |url=https://www.wildlifeworld.com/about |access-date=2025-02-09 |website=Wildlife World |language=en}}
Dragon World
Dragon World features animal exhibits featuring large ectotherms.
Animals include, sailfin dragon, reticulated python, dwarf crocodile, Gila monster, green iguana, and green anaconda.
Aquarium
The Wildlife World Aquarium is Arizona's first public aquarium, and features salt- and fresh-water species including sea lions and varieties of penguins.
History
Wildlife World Zoo was started as a breeding farm for birds by Mickey Ollson, a teacher, on {{convert|5|acre}} in Glendale, Arizona. In 1973 Ollson purchased {{convert|25|acre}} at the current site in Litchfield Park. The zoo grew by breeding and trading animals with other zoos. The zoo opened to the public in 1984 and has continued to grow by purchasing the surrounding property.{{cite news|last1=Dempsey|first1=Jeff|title=Zoo's evolution reflects owner's vision|url=http://www.yourwestvalley.com/glendale/article_d03c22ec-c43e-11e4-a26b-dfbdc206dff1.html|accessdate=April 1, 2016|work=Daily News-Sun|publisher=Northwest Valley Newspapers|date=March 9, 2015}} The aquarium opened in 2008, the Safari Park opened in 2014, and Adventureland opened in 2016.{{cite news|last1=Madrid|first1=David|title=Wildlife World Zoo will see a wild expansion|url=http://archive.azcentral.com/community/swvalley/articles/20130318wildlife-world-zoo-will-see-wild-expansion.html|accessdate=April 1, 2016|work=AZCentral|publisher=Arizona Republic|date=Mar 22, 2013}}
Baby animal nursery
There are more than 600 species at Wildlife World. The babies available to view change from week to week.
Gallery
Ygwwd 1b (18996252898).jpg|Safari Park giraffe feeding platform
File:Ybost 2b (15047794213).jpg|Ostriches
Ygwwd 2b (19183824385).jpg|Cable lift through the park
World Wildlife Zoo SW01.jpg|Camels
World Wildlife Zoo SW02.jpg|Macaws
World Wildlife Zoo SW03.jpg|Alpaca
World Wildlife Zoo SW04.jpg|Meerkat (Suricata suricatta)
Ara militaris -Wildlife World Zoo -Arizona-8a.jpg|Military macaw (Ara militaris)
World Wildlife Zoo SW05.jpg|Porcupine
World Wildlife Zoo SW06.jpg|Flamingos
References
External links
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- {{Official website|http://www.wildlifeworld.com}}
{{Zoos in Arizona}}
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Category:Buildings and structures in Maricopa County, Arizona