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Biosphere 2

Biosphere 2 is a museum in Oracle, AZ, part of the Tucson guide. Cost: $25 to $50.

32540 S Biosphere Rd, Oracle, AZ 85623 · Oracle, AZ

Why you should go…

Biosphere 2 is an Earth-systems science research facility in Oracle, Arizona, owned and operated by the University of Arizona since 2011. Visitors take a self-paced tour using a smartphone app, exploring the enclosed rainforest, ocean and desert biomes over about 75 minutes. It is open daily from 9am to 4pm year-round except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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