Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens of Historic Canoa Ranch. Join Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners to explore the variety of themed gardens within the ranch headquarters....
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
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,...
Do you love feeding and interacting with reptiles? Sign up for this half-day camp to act like a volunteer with activities, interactions, and real animal care opportunities! The Keeper Program is...
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 feed our capybaras and learn from their care team about what it takes to care for such unique animals. Feel the texture of their fur...
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 the penguin exhibit. This encounter will give you the opportunity to find out what it takes to care for these incredible animals. Learn fun facts...
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...
It's summer reading time! Visit AZMNH every Friday in July from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM when a children's book author will read their story. This will be followed by a scientific lesson and then a craft related to a subject in the book. Phoebe Fox, "Otter Spotter" All Ages
Sink your teeth into science as you learn about all-things shark. This jaw-some class explores shark anatomy, food webs, and what makes them predators of the ocean. You'll even create...
Come one, come all to craft your very own dinosaur puppet at the Downtown Library with the expertise of Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival’s Essie Windham! Sign up for one of two...
Get ready to travel back in time and discover how fossils are made and learn step-by-step how plants and animals turn into fossils over millions of years. Suited for kids...
Get ready for a fun, hands-on science show full of exciting experiments, surprising tricks, and interactive moments! All ages. Space is limited; tickets will be given out on a first-come first-serve basis beginning 1 hour before the start of the show.
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 care for our amazing marine mammals, and see what goes in to training them. You will be able to get an individual or group photo,...
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 team what it takes to raise and care for such a unique animal. Feel the texture of her hair and take a selfie with our...
Visit Palo Verde for an hour of brick building! Participants can take on a building challenge, follow a theme, or assemble their own creations! Program will be held Fridays from...
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. Ages 6+
Courious kids are invited to step into the world of ancient Egypt as they explore the fascinating science behind mummification. In this hands-on program, young scientists will learn how preservation...
Join the Janimal for a fun-filled session of drawing and live demonstrations. Create unique pictures to take home and tips and advice to continue your artistic journey! All ages and...
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 Canyon Dam. The dam is located on the Colorado River near page Arizona on Hwy 89. Ages 6+
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 program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. The program is free of charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Critter Chat is subject to...
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...
Duunnn... Duuuuunn duun... It's Shark Week, you know what that means? It's time to sink our teeth into some fin-tastic shark themed crafts and activities. All Ages. Walk-ins welcome.
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 the science behind the landscape. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. Grand Canyon is one-mile deep, up to 18 miles wide, 277 river...
Get ready for a fun, hands-on science show full of exciting experiments, surprising tricks, and interactive moments! All ages. Space is limited; tickets will be given out on a first-come first-serve...
Did you know that birds are the closest living relatives to the dinosaurs? Find out how a chicken is a modern day T-Rex!! Jungle Jill will bring live birds and reptiles to explore how they are related to their dinosaur cousins. Some audience volunteers will get a chance to help with a few animals. The program...
July 10th is International Capybara Appreciation Day! Come celebrate the most chill-vibes animal with us on this special, beautiful day. We will have different activities such as crafts, games, and...
Ages: 5-11 Where STEM meets Art! Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All Library Programs are free and open to the public.
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,...
Join us for a special program where LEGO elements will be used to solve problems through storytelling. The program utilizes LEGO bricks, hardware, and the LEGO Spike app. Supplies limited....
Journey through a story of hope and resilience as you discover how the California condor made its comeback from the brink of extinction. The program is free of charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or when lightning danger is present. Yavapai Point is...
For this program’s opening weekend this summer, the Prescott and Prescott Valley Police Department K-9 units will be joining us to show off their incredible dogs and to perform live...
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 cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages
Join Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium on July 10 for an exciting night of music under the stars! Enjoy a live performance of "You Were Light" by University of Arizona Astronomy Professor Kevin Hainline with original music by Tucson musician Lara Ruggles followed by a planterium show and and telescope viewings on the mall (weather...
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...
Join us after dark on a night-time adventure with our Education Staff and Docents! Discover the amazing world of nocturnal life in the Sonoran Desert on this family friendly ‘crawl’. Guests will learn about Sonoran Desert ecology while taking a closer look at the local critters. Plus, you...
Join a naturalist for a guided hike through the desert after dark. Experience the Sonoran Desert as it comes to life after the sun sets. This 2-mile or less family-friendly...
Park Rangers will work in concert with local astro-volunteers to conduct informal astronomical interpretation at the parking lot for the Wahweap Amphitheater. Rangers will bring GLCA telescopes and choose a...
Dr. Logan Pearce explores the impact of light pollution on the Grand Canyon, surrounding communities, and individual homes. In this talk, Dr. Pearce highlights the work of dark skies advocates...