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Biosphere 2

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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
Jun 7, 2024
This is a SELF-GUIDED tour, you will need to download an app to follow along. Entry price is a little steep for what you get, BUT part of it goes toward continuing to fund the projects contained with… Full review by Mary L
Jun 4, 2024
I love this sci-fi stuff. The facility is a bit of a drive through the dessert. Coming from a big city, I enjoyed the drive to get here. The facility is huge! But to get the most out of the experienc… Full review by X702SergioM
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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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Construction started:1987
Owner:University of Arizona
Construction completed:1991

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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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I sometimes feel a little claustrophobic but did not even think of it there, out very soon.
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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 but there are also ramps outside of the facilities. You can go from the main welcome area to the Biosphere and if I recall use the ramps and not have to …
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Yes there are stairs but there are also ramps outside of the facilities. You can go from the main welcome area to the Biosphere and if I recall use the ramps and not have to use the stairs, which is where most of the stairs are. When we visited a gentleman in a wheel chair participated but went on a separate tour . Inside the facility there were only a few steps at a time for transition. I hope this helps.
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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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