Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you! Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn more about the mammal residents at PHS! Your VIP-Inspired Experience Includes: Capybara interaction for the group. Meet, pet, and feed our adorable capybara "Spud"! Opossum interaction...
Explore the cutting-edge of astronomical innovation on this 90-minute guided tour of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona. Learn how pioneering engineering, optical science, and precision manufacturing come together to create the world’s largest and most advanced telescope mirrors—each 8.4 meters (27 feet) in diameter. Located beneath the U of A’s football...
Join our monthly meet up to expand your herbal knowledge! Each month we will deep dive into the uses of one herb. We will enjoy a cup of tea and work together to create a monograph - if you don't know what this is yet no worries, this meet up is great for beginners! You...
Join us for a trip around Brown’s Mountain and Cone Mountain. We travel on Upper Ranch, Wrangler, Brown’s Mtn., Cone Mt. and finally the scenic Latigo trail. This is a Difficult hike of 6.3 miles with 366 ft. elevation gain over about 3 hours with rolling ups and downs. Restrooms and water available at the...
An introduction into the life of our local honey bees (Apis mellifera) and indicators of a healthy habitat. This course is a blend of classwork and hands-on activities designed to provide a deeper understanding of bees. Part 1: Local history of beekeeping. Part 2: Hands on activities/honey tasting. Ages 18+ Item: OP-159-F226 Tuition: $15.00 Days:...
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...