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Science Museum and Historic and Protected Site
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"... through mangroves, rainforests, savannah and a fog desert in the space of..."(2 Tips)
"coastal fog desert"(2 Tips)
"Nice to have this place empty tour guide all to ouselves!"(2 Tips)
"The staff was very helpful, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic."(2 Tips)
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Kevin MoleySeptember 16, 2012Plan enough time to not only see the inside of the Biosphere 2 but to enjoy the surrounding property as well. Stunning views of the Santa Catalina Mountains can be seen from here
Edward ButeraJuly 2, 2017Everything is cool. The tour took about an hour, and covered quite a bit of the facility. The staff was very helpful, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic.- The Ritz-CarltonSeptember 13, 2012Want to walk through mangroves, rainforests, savannah and a fog desert in the space of an hour? Yes. Then the futuristic Biosphere 2 is the place for you. Wild and wonderful.
Susan CardinMarch 18, 2016Take the tour !! Very informative and interesting. A lot of walking but it was not too hot so it was very nice.
Debbie ShapiroApril 2, 2014They allow bottled water on the tour but no other liquids. Unfortunately, the vending machine at the gift shop was *gasp* out of water before the tour! You may want to bring a spare water bottle.
Troy BoultonAugust 13, 2015Mind-blowing monument to human ingenuity. Engineering & Science at a monolithic scale.
National Car RentalNovember 15, 2013Welcome to one of the most interesting things at U of A! Explore the many ecosystems. In 1991, eight people were locked in for 2 years, to conduct experiments and see if they could survive!
jeanie juMay 13, 2020Biosphere 2 at 16 minutes drive to the north of Tucson dentist Creative Smiles Dentistry
- When Biosphere 2 was built, the coastal fog desert was designed to model the desert found on the Pacific side of the Baja California peninsula.
Nicole NeterApril 12, 2011If you take a tour, you are actually now able to go inside the Biosphere 2 and experience under the glass exhibits like the ocean or the rainforest. New exhibit:Phoenix Mars Lander was interesting
Sarah RApril 18, 2019If you take the tour, you might not want to wear a dress or skirt. It gets very windy!
Denise PowellSeptember 16, 2019Very interesting! Loved my visit! Tour guide was very knowledgeable!!
Candice CurtisOctober 7, 2011Go on Earth Day when admission is free, and the original Biospherians do tours.
Elizabeth LaubAugust 14, 2010Apparently this place is pretty chill...but while you're out this way check out some awesome Mexican food in oracle or mammoth!!
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Biosphere 2 is open for public tours every day of the year except Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day. The tour is an interesting combination of history and current research. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Closed until 9:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
(520) 838-6200
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