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Biosphere 2

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Biosphere 2 is an American Earth system science research facility located in Oracle, Arizona.

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Feb 14, 2024
This was an excellent experience. We really enjoyed learning all about this place and recommend that you take all of the tours! Full review by Berns
Feb 8, 2024
Could not see it from the visitors center, and the ticket price is over-the-top. After driving north out of Tucson to Oracle and then on to Biosphere, we were expecting better. The restrooms on the… Full review by riverrunnermo
Feb 2, 2024
Nothing like virtual tours or photos, dead plants, smells of mold, extremely run down, structure is severely rusting, glass panels leak and many are filthy and not maintained. Tour now is narrated on… Full review by dawnad2018
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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 operated by University of Arizona since the year 2011 as a hub of research and teaching. Here you can increase your knowle…
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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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Facts

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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Like others have said it's not bad at all, in and out within a couple of minutes at most.
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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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