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 all-new...
Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to...
The Nature Niños open arts & craft activity opens at 10 am and is available until CMOV closure. This activity is related to the story time book of the day...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Join Reid Park Zoo and Tucson Bird Alliance (formerly Tucson Audubon Society) for a guided bird walk through the Zoo. Experience the zoo in a new way as we observe and identify the native birds we see that call the zoo home. Binoculars and field guides are recommended but not required. The tour may last...
Join Reid Park Zoo staff and Tucson Bird Alliance field trip leader Christina Klock for a guided bird walk through the zoo. Experience the zoo in a new way as we observe and identify the native birds we see that call the zoo home. Binoculars and field guides are recommended but not required. The tour...
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Come see Ranger Kevin to learn everything you need to know about the Junior Ranger program! He’ll get you set up with the activity book and even point you in...
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...
Mysteries of the Unseen World reveals the hidden wonders all around us—too fast, too slow, or too small for the naked eye. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science uncover a mind-blowing world you’ve never seen before. Audience: General, all ages Style: IMAX film adapted for planetarium + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets...
Our annual family favorite “Season of Light” will fill you with seasonal sparkle! A holiday classic, now in fulldome format, this show explores the many festivals of light (including Christmas and Hanukah) that celebrate the spirit of renewal around the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year. Full of popular holiday...
Origami, the traditional Japanese art of paper-folding, transforms simple sheets into expressive works of art—and this winter, we’re giving it a festive twist! Join our friends from the Japanese Friendship...
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...
Get ready to journey into extraordinary realms with our Dorrance DOME After Hours Shows, offering immersive experiences that reveal new perspectives and inspire wonder. Worlds Beyond Earth Narrated by Academy Award-winner Lupita Nyong’o, Worlds Beyond Earth tells the story of the surprisingly dynamic worlds that orbit our Sun. Based on authentic scientific data from groundbreaking...
Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00
Get ready to journey into extraordinary realms with our Dorrance DOME After Hours Shows, offering immersive experiences that reveal new perspectives and inspire wonder. Orbital Voyage beyond the planet and...
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot during this holiday season and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors! The Magical Christmas Journey® is based on the storybook, and the tale...
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. Liberty Wildlife and Apache Storyteller/Native Flute Ken Duncan will be present. DATES: Nov. 29-30 | Dec. 5-6, 12-14, 18-23, 26-30 TIMES: 5:30-9:30 p.m. PRICE: Adult: Members $40.95, General Admission $45.95 | Children: Members $19.95, General Admission $21.95
Get ready to journey into extraordinary realms with our Dorrance DOME After Hours Shows, offering immersive experiences that reveal new perspectives and inspire wonder. Worlds Beyond Earth Narrated by Academy...
Get ready to journey into extraordinary realms with our Dorrance DOME After Hours Shows, offering immersive experiences that reveal new perspectives and inspire wonder. Orbital Voyage beyond the planet and...