Located in the Tucson Sky Islands Important Bird Area, Catalina State Park is home to 150+ species of birds. Experienced birding guides will help you spot and identify beautiful birds as you walk through the park for 3-4 hours. Bring binoculars and a birding field guide to enhance your experience! Guides are sold in the gift...
When, how and why did all those different rocks get into the Preserve? How about our own earthquake fault? This Intermediate Skills and Moderate Cardio Ride for about 3 hours over 11-12 miles will take us thru the various geological formations of the area. Get the big picture on a bike. A bike with wide...
Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....
This tour takes you on a journey around the UA Campus—and around the world! We will visit trees from Asia, the Mediterranean, South America and many other places, including our...
Have you ever had a best friend you just couldn’t live without? Well, residents here at Picacho Peak take that quite literally. Join Ranger Bailey to learn how different creatures and plants work with each other to survive in the harsh Sonoran Desert. Park at Harrington Loop and follow signs for Copper Court to learn...
October through April we are open to the public from 10am until 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free. We will have daily programs and presentations that will be advertised in the lobby upon your arrival for a different experience each visit.
Learn about how Arizona was created and fascinating geology of the Verde Valley. Join geology interpreter John Sutton for a fascinating journey back 1.7 billion years. Learn how powerful geological forces shaped the Verde Valley and laid the foundation for Jerome's rugged landscape and rich mining history. Perfect for history lovers, rock hounds and curious...
The Buckeye Air Fair is a three-day aviation festival featuring an AOPA-supported fly-in that brings pilots from across the nation to the Buckeye Municipal Airport. The weekend includes aerial demonstrations, skydiving performances, and more than 75 aircraft on display, ranging from military and vintage planes to helicopters and experimental models. The Aviation Academy STEM Expo,...
The Chocolate Affaire is the premier event for chocolate lovers everywhere! The event brings unique chocolate experiences to the City of Glendale for a two-day exhibition of 50+ chocolatiers, food...
Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/about-us/plan-your-visit/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live...
1pm | Fantastic Worlds and How to Find Them — Dr. Alex Polanski How did we go from knowing about eight planets in the entire universe to more than 6,000 other worlds in just a couple decades? Learn how astronomers working at the cutting edge of technology have been able to discover the dizzying array...
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and...
Craft a valentine from recycled books and book pages! We'll provide the supplies, you provide the creativity! *This program includes folding and creasing small strips of paper*
Messengers of Time and Space takes you on a thrilling journey through the dynamic universe. Discover how cutting-edge observatories like Gemini and Rubin capture real-time cosmic events—from exploding stars to mysterious cosmic rays—with stunning visuals and stories. This show will be followed by a JWST video talk highlighting Dr. Marcia J. Reike's work. Considered one...
Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours before sunset and accommodates up to 28...