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Safari Guide

Tempe Town Lake is home to many different kinds of wildlife. Birds, mammals, reptiles and fish make their home in the lake, on its banks and shores, and in the trees.

This guide will help you learn about some of them and give you ideas on where and when to spot them.

Tempe Town Lake Safari Guide
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Safari Guide & Coloring Book
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