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Wildlife World Aquarium in West Phoenix

By Elizabeth R. Rose, About.com

About the Phoenix World Wildlife Aquarium:
The multi-million dollar Aquarium is the largest expansion in the Wildlife World Zoo's nearly 25-year history. Made up of three major indoor exhibit buildings each having a unique animal theme: Diversity of Life in the Water, Wild and Wonderful, and Aquatic Predators. The Zoo and Aquarium are located in Litchfield Park, Arizona.
Getting to the World Wildlife Aquarium:
Address: 16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 Map

You can drive via Loop 101 or Loop 303.
Days and Hours:
Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium is open seven days a week, 365 days a year, including all holidays. Zoo exhibits are open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (last zoo admission is at 5:00 p.m.)
Aquarium exhibits are open from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The facility is open 365 days a year.
Restaurant and Lounge:
The largest structure in the complex, the Predator building, not only holds real sharks and stingrays, but is also the site of the Tiburón Aquarium Restaurant and Flamingo Lounge. Both the Tiburón Restaurant and Flamingo Lounge are open to the public (admission to the aquarium not required) serving lunch and dinner daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. For more information call (623) 535-4249 or visit the restaurant website.
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