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Visit the Boyce Thompson Arboretum at the University of Arizona and enjoy the stunning outdoor surroundings. This beautiful Arboretum showcases the vibrant seasonal foliage of the unique desert landscape. With more than two miles of trails available, it is perfect for nature lovers who enjoy exploring. Discover a diverse selection of desert plants from around the globe at this remarkable nursery. This nursery is a must-see featuring over 4,025 species and 20,000 plants spanning 135 acres of gardens from countries like Mexico, Australia, Madagascar, India, China, Japan, Israel, and Africa. In addition to its impressive plant collections, the Arboretum also offers tours, classes, and events that are perfect for learning more about the plants and connecting with other plant enthusiasts.

To experience the magic of candy making, visit the Cerreta Candy Company. This family-owned business has been making delicious treats for over 50 years. They offer public tours of their factory, where you can watch as vats of chocolate are poured into delicate molds to create mouth-watering candies. You'll be able to hear the popcorn popping before it gets coated in luscious caramel. The Cerreta family has passed down their candy-making skills for four generations, and they continue to oversee production and operations. You can watch them make a variety of caramels, fudge, brittle's, Camelback's, and caramel popcorn. They combine modern and old-fashioned candy-making techniques to create popular chocolate-covered creams such as butter, maple, fudge, or peppermint. They specialize in molded chocolates like the famous French Mint and the Chocolate Enrober, where creams, caramels, pretzels, cherries, and marshmallows get covered in luscious chocolate.

Head to Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium for a wildlife adventure you'll never forget and a fun and educational day out in Arizona. With 75 indoor exhibits showcasing a stunning variety of aquatic species, including fish, mammals, birds, invertebrates, amphibians, and reptiles, you'll be amazed at the diversity of wildlife on display. And if that's not enough, the zoo also boasts a baby animal nursery and a children's petting zoo. Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park has an incredible collection of over 600 exotic and endangered animals, thrilling rides, and daily shows. Take the chance to get up close and personal with the fastest land mammal on earth, the cheetah, on a train ride through the Safari Park. And with over 80 exhibits, the aquarium offers guests a glimpse into the wild underwater world of many aquatic animals, including sharks and rays. You'll be amazed by the giant ectotherms on display at Dragon World, and Adventure Land is the perfect place to meet amazing animals from North and South America.