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Biosphere 2


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in Oracle
Traveler Description:
Visitors can observe nature in a controlled state at this world-famous steel and glass research center where desert, forest, ocean and other...... more » Visitors can observe nature in a controlled state at this world-famous steel and glass research center where desert, forest, ocean and other ecosystems are monitored and studied. « less
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Attraction type: Science museum, Educational site, Tour, Landmark/point of interest
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: 32540 South Biosphere Road
Mile marker 96.5 Oracle, AZ 85623
Tel: 800-828-2462, 520-825-1289
Fax: 520-896-6471

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4 of 5 stars
notanotherstatue   1 contribution
Airzona
Aug 30, 2009

Terrific tour, very fascinating to see. Read the true story online before going. The tour skips all the wierdness that caused it to be built and the way "science" was conducted during the experiment. They also skip the relationship problems and sanity problems the "crew" encountered. The tour would be a lot more fun if they included that and not... more

Very Cool
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5 of 5 stars
on-the-journey   47 contributions
Chandler, AZ
Jun 22, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

This is a great tour, a lot to learn. But it is not Disney. If you are looking for entertainment and a tram ride, try Epcot. But if you are interested in science and the environment, this is well worth the time. We enjoyed the tourguide, and were fascinated with the various ecosystems and how the whole place works. more

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5 of 5 stars
ArbPubProg   2 contributions
Flagstaff, AZ
Jan 31, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

A visit to Biosphere 2 is a must for visitors who are truly interested in science and want to see one of the most fascinating experiments in sustainable living ever undertaken by mankind. This is not a theme park, but an opportunity to go inside the actual man-made facility that housed 8 people for two years. I don't think of... more

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4 of 5 stars
OregonRob   29 contributions
Milton-Freewater, Oregon
Jun 12, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

I randomly stopped by here and plucked 20 dollars down for a tour. I'm glad I did. I thought the tour guide did a good job of narrating the tour. Sure the place is a little on the humid side, this is expected of all green houses. It got real interesting when the tour guide took us down below and... more

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1 of 5 stars
Fblue50   1 contribution
Los Angeles
Nov 20, 2006
2
people found this review helpful

$19.99 per person for a very exausting walk to see dead plants and 20 types of stinky soil. Woohoo. Most exibits are broken. Save your time and gas and possible heart attack. Not for those not in top shape. Good luck. more

Disaster!
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1 of 5 stars
singhispraises   1 contribution
Kona, HI
Oct 18, 2006
5
people found this review helpful

Last Visit:September 2006 I took my friend as a treat and we were sorely disappointed. The tour guide had an accent so thick we couldn't understand him 80% of the time. We were told upon entering that we HAD to stay with the tour the entire time and that we could NOT go back to leave under any circumstances. We... more

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2 of 5 stars
thu44   1 contribution
Tucson
Aug 28, 2006
7
people found this review helpful

Growing up, I remember the "ohhs and ahhs" when Biosphere 2 was first built and the initial 8 crewmembers were enclosed. I was disappointed when I went for the tour of the facilities. The tickets are expensive and Biosphere 2 is showing it's age. The space frame is rusting and the informational signs could use some updating. I found that... more

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Biosphere 2 Address

32540 South Biosphere Road, Mile marker 96.5, Oracle, AZ 85623
Tel: 800-828-2462, 520-825-1289 Fax: 520-896-6471