Prescott Guide invites you to discover the Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary in Prescott

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Prescott, Arizona, the jewel of Northern Arizona offers visitors and residents so many things to do! Here is an idea to assure you a day of fun and excitement. Prescott Guide invites you to discover the Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary in Prescott.

Situated on ten acres north of Prescott and overlooking Willow Lake, the Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary has many opportunities for visitors including interactive animal experiences, a covered picnic pavilion, and a children’s playground. You will find large, naturally landscaped enclosures for the animals with paths that allow visitors the opportunity to get an up-close and personal view of them.

One of the most interesting exhibits, and one which is unique to the Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, is the Tarantula Grotto.

This building has a distinctive cave-like feel. Safely housed are many different species of spiders from all over the world. This is one of the largest public displays of spiders in the country. We also house a large, new state-of-the-art Reptile House, which will be home to countless species including a 13 ft. Burmese Python, geckos, iguanas, crocodilians, and monitor lizards.

Other members of the Sanctuary’s collection include:
  • A tiger who came from a zoo in Nebraska that lost its permits
  • An American Black Bear who came to the sanctuary as a cub when his mother was illegally shot by a hunter
  • A gray fox who was rescued as a youngster from the Phoenix area where she was found alone and half-drowned near a pool
  • A mountain lion who was being kept illegally as a pet in Arizona.

The Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary is located at 1403 Heritage Park Road, Prescott, Arizona 86301 and can be reached for more information at 928-778-4242.

Discover the Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, and take advantage of literally hundreds of other opportunities for adventure while you are in Prescott! Follow Prescott Guide to the best of Prescott's stunning history. For more information about Prescott and the abundance of museums, shopping and outdoor activities, visit us at http://www.prescottguide.com.

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