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A May 2007 trip to Phoenix by nmagann

Awwwww, dont laugh Photo - Wildlife World Zoo, Phoenix, Arizona More Photos
Quote: Four points outward from Phoenix and wild times can be found indoors and outdoors, in the evening and in the heat of the day.
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My Big Fat Greek Restaurant Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

Tyropita Photo - My Big Fat Greek Restaurant, Phoenix, Arizona
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The menu is quite varied with Mediterranean vegetables, lamb dishes, Mousaka, gryros, and five kinds of souvlaki, a traditional favorite. Also included are Italian entrées of calzone, pastas and pizza, burgers with unusual sauces and non-typical cheeses.Appetizers are definitely Greek and worth selecting several with a group of people in lieu of individual meals. Here you find items with grapes leaves, filo dough and other well-known ingredients of Greek dishes. Feta, bleu, and parmesan cheese, along with virgin olive oil, and fresh lemon were frequently listed in the description.We started out with the spinach and artichoke dip made with parmesan and blue cheese and served with...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on June 28, 2007

My Big Fat Greek Restaurant
Arizona Center
Phoenix, Arizona
(602) 254-5730

Arizona Science Center Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "AZ Science Centerr—BodyWorlds 3"

BodyWorld Photo - Arizona Science Center, Phoenix, Arizona
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Most people have seen Cirque de Soleil in person or an excerpt on public broadcasting television. While not entertaining in the same sense, trying to explain BodyWorld 3 is equally difficult. Cirque or a ballet needs to be seen. Unfortunately, but understandably, photography was not permitted. Crowds, glare from showcases, dim lighting, and minimal wiggle room would have made it impossible.FactsGun Von Hagens developed a method for preserving real human bodies and individual organs. For years, the medical industry utilized his works for training. Donors, whose identity remains private, provide displays of diseased and healthy body parts. ExhibitsM...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on June 28, 2007

Arizona Science Center
600 East Washington St
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
(602) 716-2000

Scottsdale Center Performing Arts Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

Animal Attraction Photo - Scottsdale Center Performing Arts, Phoenix, Arizona
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IntroSister's Christmas Catechism is a roaring good time for everyone. Don't be misled by the title. This audience participation show will leave you more than uplifted. Eventually the show turns into a "whodunit". Read on to understand. GreetingsThis particular show was centered on the Christmas Nativity. Sister began getting to know her audience by asking who had all their shopping done. One gentleman raised his hand. She then asked what he had gotten her. After a brief dead silence, she informed him his shopping wasn’t complete. Later in the show in need of animals, Sister selected him to be the ass.The CoreSister asked who could name the last names ...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on June 28, 2007

Scottsdale Center Performing Arts
7380 E 2nd St., Scottsdale
Phoenix
(480) 994-2787

Wildlife World Zoo Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

Awwwww, don't laugh Photo - Wildlife World Zoo, Phoenix, Arizona
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Having been to San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, I don’t usually go to zoos. After all, I had visited a park where you drove hardtop vehicles to keep the animals from getting too close. Much to my surprise, I was there nearly four hours.General Information:Paying the full adult price of $18 was a mistake. Discounts up to 2-1 are offered by the entertainer, AAA and visitor center. Although, it was nice to see free parking for a change, it was merely dirt. The park is open seven days a week from 9am until 5pm. There is a boat ride through the Australia section, a train ride across the African section, and a sky ride with a complete overview. Another journal ...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on June 28, 2007

Wildlife World Zoo
16501 West Northern Ave
Phoenix, Arizona 85340
(623) 935-9453

Wildlife World Zoo Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Wildlife2-Seeing White"

All Aboard for Africa Photo - Wildlife World Zoo, Phoenix, Arizona
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Seeing WhiteThis park has the dubious distinction of having a few white animals whose natural color is anything but. One such is example is the Bengal tiger that gave birth to two cubs. One is typical orange, but the other is white. It’s amazing how eye-catching the cubs were. While "cute" is not a definition applicable to a rhino, "weird" is. You’ve heard the term "white elephant", but here they have an actual white rhino.The albino alligator was downright strange. Looking through a glass window, until I saw movement, I thought there was a rubber reptile just to make the pond look tropical. I would no more wish to accidentally run into this one in the wild than a camoufl...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on June 28, 2007

Wildlife World Zoo
16501 West Northern Ave
Phoenix, Arizona 85340
(623) 935-9453

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Ventura, California

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