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Spend July 4th at the Phoenix Zoo with an all-American catered barbecue feast lakeside at 7 p.m. The night includes special animal encounters, carousel rides, live music and bounce houses. Gather at the back of the zoo at 9 p.m. for a special view of the Tempe Town Lake Fireworks Spectacular show. Reservations required. $45; $35 for ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger. The Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Parkway. 602-286-3800 or phoenixzoo.org