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Excerpts from the Arizona
website ... The World's Top Golfers Tee Off in
Tucson Come February 2007 the eyes of
the golf world will fall on Southern Arizona. The
Gallery at Dove Mountain is the new home of the
World Golf Championships &endash; Accenture Match
Play Championship. The world's top 64 golfers will
try to make their mark in the history book of this
exciting tournament. Billed as the cornerstone of the
World Golf Championships, the five-day tournament
will take place in Marana &endash; just north of
Tucson &endash; for the first time, February 19-25,
2007 and features a $8 million purse. Regional and
local charities such as The First Tee program will
also benefit. This tournament will feature the
best that the golf world has to offer. Pros like
Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh, Phil Mickelson, Mike Weir
and defending champion Geoff Ogilvy will compete
head-to-head at The Gallery at Dove Mountain's
South Course with 60 other golfers in a match-play
event that has produced an array of unpredictable
finishes and intense drama since its inception in
1999. For further information, please
visit www.worldgolfchampionships.com Go Wild in Arizona this Winter! Come experience the wild side of
Arizona this winter at its many wildlife parks and
ranches. From llamas and turkeys to zebras and
giraffes, the state's wildlife parks and ranches
truly run the gamut of the great outdoors. So if
you're an animal lover, be sure to check out these
attractions during your next trip to
Arizona: Out of Africa Wildlife
Park&emdash;This attraction, located in Camp Verde,
is part zoo and part safari, offering visitors up
close and personal encounters with lions, wolves,
hyenas and leopards. Want to kiss a giraffe? No
problem! Feed a zebra? Sure! As a special treat, on
Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays, guests can see the
employees feed 800 pounds of raw meat to the
intimidating carnivores. Please visit
www.outofafricapark.com for more
information. Fossil Creek Llama
Ranch&emdash;Hidden in the ponderosa pine forest
near Strawberry, visitors will find a truly unique
animal experience. At Fossil Creek, pretend you're
a "llama mama" while enjoying a beautiful and
secluded hike where these pack animals carry your
lunch. In addition, visitors can sample goats milk
fudge, made on-site, and spend the night in yurts.
Please visit www.fossilcreekllamas.com for more
information. Sipe White Mountain Wildlife
Area&emdash;This 1,500-acre spread in the White
Mountains of eastern Arizona is home to elk,
muledeer and turkey, just to name a few. Visitors
can learn about the area's history, flora and fauna
at the visitors center, then sit outside on the
porch to enjoy the unspoiled views and catch a
glimpse of the native animals. Please visit
www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/wildlife_area_sipe.
shtml for more information. Arizona Sonora Desert
Museum&emdash;Located near Tucson, this museum is a
combination of a zoo and a botanical garden. Hike
the loop trail and discover mountain lion, bighorn
sheep, black bear and Mexican wolf in lovingly
created habitats. If you're feeling brave, check
out the reptile house, where all kinds of creepy
crawlies, from rattlesnakes to tarantulas, reside.
Please visit www.desertmuseum.org for
details. For more information on
Arizona's animal attractions, please visit
www.arizonaguide.com
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