More Top Phoenix Area Attractions
Samantha conclude her round-up of the attractions that made her visits to Phoenix enjoyable, and her recommendations for you!
Animal Parks and Zoos
San Diego Zoo: Hiding in Plain Sight
Join PHeymont for a closer look at some zoo specimens who make an art of not being easy to see.
Down on the (Ostrich) Farm
PHeymont was curious about ostrich farming but his visit to the Gilroy Ostrich Farm mainly resulted in cute animal pictures.
Bali: No tourists and the monkeys are hungry
With tourists gone, it's become obvious that a sanctuary full of monkeys has fallen out of the habit of getting its own food.
'The luckiest crayfish in Australia'
A singular chain of fortunate events allows a crayfish that was doomed to dinner to enjoy life as an aquarium star.
Rex Roars in San Diego
A spectacular statue welcomes visitors to the San Diego Zoo.
Denmark's retired elephant safari
Banned from zoos and circuses, Denmark's elephants have an island retirement home.
San Diego Zoo: Monkeys and More
A light-hearted visit with a variety of monkeys, a hippo and more.
Gorilla Love, San Diego Zoo
PHeymont shares a quiet moment with an apparently love-lorn gorilla.
San Diego Zoo: For the Birds
PHeymont spent a good part of a day wandering one of America's top zoos, and found it was for the birds.
Snacks for Jumbo: Thailand surprise
Hungry elephants can be messy midnight visitors.
200 Reptiles need a new home
A Flemish serpentarium is closing, and new homes are needed for its collection.
Covid testing in the lions' den
Belgium's zoos say their animals are free of Covid infection—and the story of their testing methods is here.
Two camels and dromedary: Owner missing
Belgian police find themselves caring for an unusual crew while waiting to see if an owner shows up.
Monkey business on Zoom call
Two Czech zoos put their chimps on line for companionship.