Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park
Founded by Col. William Boyce Thompson, Boyce Thompson Arboretum is Arizona's oldest and largest botanical garden, encompassing 323 acres of the Sonoran Desert.
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Founded by Col. William Boyce Thompson, Boyce Thompson Arboretum is Arizona's oldest and largest botanical garden, encompassing 323 acres of the Sonoran Desert. Visitors can experience the park's abundance of wildlife, which includes over 2600 species of plants, 270 species of birds, as well as bobcats and Gila monsters. Numerous trails lead to greenhouses, various exhibits, and a demonstration garden. Along these trails, visitors can view mountain cliffs, a streamside forest, and even a hidden canyon.
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