Biosphere 2, AZ

Biosphere 2

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University of Arizona Biosphere 2 is an American Earth system science research facility located in Oracle, Arizona. Its mission is to serve as a center …

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Oct 5, 2024
Fascinating place, with information focusing mostly on the experiments in the early 1990s. It was interesting to see the small living quarters that people lived in during those experiments. There are… Full review by PhotoTripper_10
Sep 19, 2024
The Biosphere was more in my husband’s hit list than mine but it is an incredibly interesting piece to visit. The history and science of Biosphere 2 is fascinating. Whether you are interested in scie… Full review by Tazz21
Sep 4, 2024
I found this really fascinating. The self guided tour is really high quality. The people working there are really nice. I feel like a lot of people don’t know about this place or that you can tour/vi… Full review by Karen D
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Well, Because Biosphere 1 Is the Earth
Biosphere 2 is an Earth systems science research facility owned by the University of Arizona. Its current mission is to serve as a ce…
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A Reproduction of Earth's Many Biomes
With dreams of colonizing Mars, John P. Allen, who made his millions in oil, funded the building of Biosphere 2 in the middle of the Arizona de…
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Largest Closed System Ever Created
Biosphere 2 is an American Earth system science research facility located in Oracle, Arizona. It was originally constructed betwee…
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Biosphere 2 is an Earth systems science research facility located in Oracle, Arizona. It has been owned by the University Of Arizona …
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Visit the world's largest man made controllable environment and witness demonstration labs, a human habitat and Earth exhibits. Watch scie…
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Located:Oracle, Arizona, United States
Elevation:3,820 ft (1,164 m)
Construction completed:1991
Owner:University of Arizona
Construction started:1987
Surface area:3.14 acres (12,700 m²)
Type:Research facility
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Can I get tickets day before tour
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Most definitely. You can even walk in and get tickets. It is not busy and you can start as soon as you get there since it is self-guided.
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Answer by Barbara M · Mar 29, 2022
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Are there elevators
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No. This place is old school. It is fabulous but very much a metal winding stair type of environment. LOVE IT!
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If clostraphobic how long is the tunnel
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It was not claustrophobic to me , it was lit and we were told before hand what to expect .
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I read there a a lot of stairs, are they all at once or scattered through out?
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Yes there are stairs, ramps, there is walking to get out to the tour and on the tour. They are scattered throughout the property.
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Is the Biosphere handicap accessible?
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Some areas will be difficult for a wheelchair. Crutches and canes will do well.
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The date and time I want is sold out. Can I purchase tickets onsite?
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We ask that all tickets be purchased in advance of your visit. This allows us to manage occupancy to maintain safe distancing for the safety of our staff and other...
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