Get ready for an action-packed camp experience! Our camp offers a thrilling mix of arts and crafts, sports and physical activities, experiments, cooking projects, and traditional group games. It's the perfect place for kids to unleash their creativity, develop new skills, and make lasting memories with new friends in a fun and dynamic environment. Before...
Parents! Looking for a place for your child to get out of the house over the break? AJPR has got you covered. Check out our new winter break camps. Each week will offer a different themed camp for the morning and afternoon sessions. Activities will include sports, arts & crafts, cooking, science and more. Ages...
Join Camp Zoo as we explore the great outdoors! Go on nature walks, meet animals and learn how to connect more with the natural world. Your camper’s curiosity will guide them through games, learning activities and crafts all centered on Nature Play! Campers will learn how we can connect with nature through art, science, conservation...
This holiday, step into the enchanting ‘Glistening Gardens’ at Butterfly Wonderland. This seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with family and friends through an amazing illuminated holiday display inside the Conservatory. Lights line the garden paths in this cozy, lush indoor setting. Fluttering butterflies take center stage, surrounded by sparkling...
Visit the THINKspot this week during its open hours to create a bridge with materials provided (or ones you have created). The bridge that can carry the most weight will win a prize!
Discover the Science of Snow & Ice! Thursday, December 26 – Wednesday, January 1 Mark your calendars—there’s a 100% chance of snow this December in Downtown Phoenix! Arizona Science Center’s Snow Week is back with a blizzard of activities the whole family will love—from our famous Snow Hill and SnowPal Construction Zone to an avalanche...
Age at least 5 yrs but less than 13 yrs Prepare to stir up the most delicious-looking slime recipes on the Seven Seas! You and your STEAM Team have been chosen to be slime sous chefs on the S.S. Slimetopia cruise ship and it’s up to you to "feed" the slime hungry cruisers morning, noon...
Age at least 5 yrs but less than 13 yrs Glide on over to the coolest camp in town where you’ll take a STEAMtastic journey through Challenge Island’s Winter Wonderland! Your icy adventure will include designing and decking out your very own ice palace (where you and your STEAM Team can chillax) and using cool...
Ages 6 - 7 The Keeper Program is designed to give children too young to participate in our Adult Volunteer Program a chance to learn and work at PHS. Each day is three hours long and does have a specific outline of activities & expectations. After check-in, the keepers & their counselor will gather together, review the rules...
Reptile Day camps are focus on ALL types of reptiles such as Crocodilians, lizards, snakes, turtles/tortoises and amphibians! Day camp will be filled with activities such as: Crafts Games Interactions Building STEAM -based curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Each camp has a minimum of 5 participants and max of 1:15 or 2:25 (ratio of...
Winter Camp at Reid Park Zoo is back! During this week-long camp, campers will get an up close look at our amazing animals and learn what it takes to care for so many different species. Join us for a wild week that will focus on different aspects of caring for all the animals here at Reid Park...
Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination. Free with Admission
Plunge into winter wonder at our Winter Break Camps! Young explorers ages 5-8 will: Create frosty art masterpieces Enjoy snow-tastic activities Make new friends and lasting memories Explore our three floors of imaginative exhibits Discounted Day Camp Rates: $80 per child $70 per member childExtended care is available for $25 per day.Questions? Please contact our...
Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert!
STAR WALK is an immersive augmented reality (AR) experience divided into multiple acts. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the cosmos, including the Sun, Alpha Centauri, and the Laniakea Supercluster! 😎 Wearing Augmented Reality glasses, you'll walk around the room and use hand and voice commands to interact with planets, asteroids, and other cosmic bodies! 🎹 Be mesmerized as you listen...
Free with general admission. 10am and 11am tours Discover how plants have adapted to the desert environment with a volunteer docent-led tour. See the Garden’s living collection with plants from around the world and the Sonoran Desert and their fascinating survival strategies in this arid climate. Walk away with a new appreciation for the beauty...
Take a short walk through our Cactus Garden and discover some of the amazing plants and animals; and how they adapt to the harsh Sonoran Desert. Wheelchair accessible Free with Park Fee
Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Talks will take place on the patio in front of the...
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geo Glimpse" ranger program - presented daily at 11 am. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and the science behind the landscape. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. Grand Canyon is one-mile deep,...
The saguaro celebrates events and faces challenges throughout its life. A biologist explains how it provides shelter and substance for wildlife; when it flowers; its growth patterns; and how it fights for survival against drought, lightning, frost, and other dangers. Wheelchair accessible. Free with Park Fee
Parents! Looking for a place for your child to get out of the house over the break? AJPR has got you covered. Check out our new winter break camps. Each week will offer a different themed camp for the morning and afternoon sessions. Activities will include sports, arts & crafts, cooking, science and more. Ages...
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...
Discover a deeper connection to the Grand Canyon. Join a ranger to dive into the canyon's diverse ecosystems, rich cultural heritage, or ever-changing landscape. Topics change daily. Come curious, leave inspired! Program may include a short walk to Mather Point or along the Canyon Rim Trail.
Join a ranger for a 20-30 minute stroll through the cactus garden to learn about the Saguaro cactus and other plants of the Sonoran Desert. Accessible program.
Join a park ranger at the Red Hills Visitor Center for a theater presentation about Saguaro National Park’s unique cultural, historical and natural resources. Presentations vary daily depending on the Ranger hosting, but a few popular ones go over: wildlife in the park, plants in the park (including saguaros), local indigenous culture, park history and even...
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...
Climb a half-mile up the Tanque Verde Ridge to enjoy a desert sunset with a ranger guide. Expect rocky terrain and beautiful views. Free with Park Fee
Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland at The Valley’s favorite holiday tradition, ZooLights! Get in the holiday spirit as millions of twinkling lights transform the Zoo into a dazzling spectacle, guiding you through the illuminated pathways alongside animal habitats and Zoo trails. Don’t miss our brand-new light show, featuring vibrant visuals and mesmerizing music that...