Phoenix · Tucson · Colorado Front Range · Colorado Mountains
Splash pads, storytimes, pumpkin patches, holiday lights. Near you, for your kids' ages, with the price for the whole family.
8 places.
Zoo or aquarium · Tucson
Open 365 days a year; plan at least two hours on mostly outdoor desert paths.
October to May 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; June to September 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays June to August until 10 p.m.
Youth 3 to 12 $24.95, 2 and under free; Arizona residents $5 off seasonally; stroller rental $9.
Zoo or aquarium · Westminster
The Colorado Backyard play area is included with admission and closes 15 minutes at 1:45 p.m. for cleaning; school groups are busiest before 1 p.m. in spring and fall.
Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., last entry 4:15 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Children 2 to 12 $14.45, adults $19.45, under 2 free; special event days are priced differently.
Zoo or aquarium · Colorado Springs
Child price covers ages 3 to 11 and changes by date; the carousel is closed until further notice and the Sky Ride runs weekends only.
Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. year round; advance timed e-tickets are required for everyone, including children 2 and under.
Regular-day price for a 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. entry; value days are $25.75 child and $29.75 adult, peak days $34.75 and $39.75; entry at 2 p.m. or later is $10 less; age 2 and under pay 75 cents.
Zoo or aquarium · Denver
Timed online tickets are required and go on sale 10 days ahead; children under 16 must be with someone 16 or older.
Open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving Day.
Youth ages 3 to 15 $19, adults 16 to 64 $27, 2 and under free but need a free online ticket.
Zoo or aquarium · Denver
Carousel, train ride and stingray feeding cost extra or come in bundled tickets; a restaurant shares the building.
Exhibit open Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Exhibit-only ticket: children 3 to 11 $23.99, adults $29.99, 2 and under free.
Zoo or aquarium · Scottsdale
Combo tickets with the other Arizona Boardwalk attractions are discounted.
Open daily from 9 a.m., usually to 7 p.m., with an earlier close on one weekend day.
Aquarium Only ticket; adult is 13 and up, child is 2 to 12; 30 percent off after 4:30 p.m.
Zoo or aquarium · Phoenix
Guests under 14 must be with someone 14 or older; summer hours start as early as 7 a.m.
October through January 17: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; closed Christmas Day; hours change by season.
Daytime general admission; adult is 14 and up, child is 3 to 13.
Zoo or aquarium · Tucson
ZooLights holiday evenings run on select December and January nights with separate tickets.
Open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; last entry 3:30 p.m.
Children 2 to 14 $9, adults 15 to 61 $12.75; timed tickets are reserved in advance; members free.