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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari
August 8 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free with Park Fee
Meet the rangers and settle in for an awesome introduction to scorpions inside the Nature Center, with a slide show and meet n’ greet with the park’s captive scorpion ambassador. Then, we’ll get on the trails in search of bark, striped-tail, and giant hairy scorpions to marvel at and photograph. We will also be on the lookout for other nocturnal critters such as bats, owls, tarantulas, geckos, centipedes, stink bugs, and more! Be prepared to walk 1-2 miles on rocky, sandy, mostly flat terrain, but with a few slight dips.
Bring your UV blacklight to see scorpions fluoresce and a regular flashlight to light your way. No pets, please. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of water. Restrooms and water are available at the Nature Center. Please bring $10 exact cash for the self-pay station or your annual pass to display on your vehicle.
PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather, including extreme heat events. The Maricopa County Parks website (www.maricopa.gov/parks) is the most accurate resource for verifying the program’s current status. Please check the program listing online before coming to the park.
MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center
Limit 40 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 7 with your name, phone number and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Nature Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program closes on 08/05/26.
Ages 9+