National Park Service: Garden Walk (West District)
Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible. All Ages
Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible. All Ages
ZOO ADMISSION BOGO DEAL IS INCLUDED in the price of the Highland Cow encounter! Enjoy a full day at the zoo the day of your encounter AND receive an additional...
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a one-hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing seasons,...
In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is $5 per person There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Experience the opportunity of a lifetime with our Capybara Encounter! Come meet Chewy or BB and their care team at Shipwreck Cove. This encounter will give you the opportunity to...
Experience the best dressed encounter opportunity at Wildlife World Zoo! Meet one of our endangered African Penguins and their trainers in the Wild and Wonderful aquarium building in front of...
Learn about Montezuma Castle with a Ranger talk. Meet at the amphitheater seating are, located 100 yards from the visitor center along the loop trail. Ages 6+
Go backstage and meet some of our animal ambassadors and their friendly keepers. This up-close experience will fill your camera roll as well as your heart. Learn many fun facts...
Have you ever wanted to meet one of our Sea Lions up close and personal? Join us for a WILD encounter at Wildlife World Zoo! Learn what it takes to...
Join Michelle from the International Raptor & Falconry Center to learn about the conservation of raptor species worldwide and their place in the ecosystem. Free with admission.
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...
Have you ever wanted to meet a sloth? Come meet Luna and her care team. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed Luna and learn from her care...
Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about many of the snakes that are in Saguaro National Park and why they are important to our environment and learn...
We are all Scientists! CMT’s educators lead hands-on experiments designed to inspire a love of science every weekend at Brain Boost. A STEM program designed for whole-family engagement, kids explore...
Alan is a hamster scientist who lives in a junkyard. He tries to fit in with the local community of rats, but nobody takes him seriously. One day, Alan hears...
Join us in the Red Hills Visitor Center to discover various plant species native to the Sonoran Desert and learn how indigenous peoples traditionally used them for food and medicine....
Join a Park Ranger at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center for a quick presentation about Glen Canyon. Topics vary. Programs are located inside the Carl Hayden Visitor Center at Glen...
Enjoy this family-friendly talk to learn more about the amazing animals that call Grand Canyon home - presented daily at 2 pm. Meet in front of Verkamp's Visitor Center. The...
Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of kilometres below the surface, with no light, no air, and very little water, in pores and fissures of hard rock, scientists have found...
Ranger Derik will have a table set up with current Botter safety regulations, sample navigational buoys, gear checklists, and other information on how to boat safely as well. The ranger will be...
This is not about the University of Arizona’s teams nor is it about your mom’s house cat! Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the four types...
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and...
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,...
For newly expectant parents – guidance on the healthiest pregnancy possible. Learn about nutrition, exercise, fetal development, and physical and emotional changes. Explore how to have a more comfortable and...
New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with...
This is a 60-minute guided hike to the Hanging Garden site just south of Glen Canyon Dam on Highway 89. The hike is 1.5 miles total along mostly flat, even...
The hike will cover 3 miles and gain 343ft in elevation on the occasionally rocky Yavapai Point Trail. There are a few loose sections of trail and areas with steep...
Clear skies permitting, we’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a portable telescope. We will be focusing on stars and searching for the stripe that marks the path of...