by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group If you are looking to do some shopping after Thanksgiving, you might consider shopping Black Friday. There will be plenty of people who are doing the same thing- which will mean more crowds- but the savings may be what you are looking for and worth it in the end.
Here are some of the best places to go in Phoenix if you decide to brave the crowds this year on Black Friday:
Sears Special hours: 5 am-10 pm Sears is located at : 7611 W Thomas Rd.
KB Toys Special hours: 5 am-9 pm KB Toys is located at 7611 W Thomas Rd
Best Buy Special hours: 5 am-10 pm Best Buy is located at 1949 E Camelback Rd.
Wal-Mart Special hours: Normally open 24 hours; Black Friday deals are from 5 am-11 am when they have their Door Busters. You can get great deals on electronics, toys, computers, etc. Wal-Mart is located at 1607 West Bethany Home Road.
Foot Locker Special hours: 6 am-9 pm Foot Locker is located at 7611 W Thomas Rd.
Some tips: Check all store ads for coupons and specials. This is a great time-saver for you. Look on the Internet. This way you can find information about Black Friday sales as well as comparison shop. Make sure you know the store’s return policy as well as restocking fees and warranty information.
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Fashion Square Mall – Located at Camelback Rd. and Scottsdale Rd. This mall is 2 million square feet of stores, dining and entertainment Some of the 225 stores include Abercrombie & Fitch, Bath & Body Works, Barney’s New York (opening this fall), Build-A-Bear Workshop, as well as high-end stores including Cartier, kate spade, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co.. There are about 20 places available for snacks or other food as well. For more information visit: 
A definite highlight is the giraffe feeding platform. Purchase the food and step right up for the animals to take it right out of your hand! (Adults can do this too if they want).
You can take the fifteen minute Safari Train Ride through the African Wildlife exhibits or for an aerial view of the park, take the fifteen minute Sky Ride. If neither one of those rides excites your kids, there’s also a carousel, Australian boat ride which features red and gray kangaroos, the emu and the kookaburra; or log flume ride. Additional fees are charged for rides. Check the website for pricing.
There are three separate aquarium buildings and they are: The Diversity of Life in Water, The Wild and The Wonderful, and Predators. The Diversity of Life in Water features upside down jellyfish, the American alligator, some touch tanks and more. The Wild & Wonderful features a poison dart frog, clownfish and lionfish to name just a few. When you get to the Predators, you can see a piranha, giant moray eel, a white albino alligator and more.
If you want a neat dining experience, check out either the Tiburón Restaurant or Flamingo Lounge which provides great views of the sharks and other fish at the aquarium.
The Wildlife Zoo & Aquarium is located at 16501 W. Northern Ave. in Litchfield Park. For more information visit: 
