Explore the arboretum this summer with our Docents on a golf cart tour! We invite you to join us for an hour long cart ride to some of our most scenic spots of the arboretum. Our knowledgeable Docents will give you insights into our collections and take you to the best photo ops the gardens...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Step into the fascinating world of the Sonoran Desert with our educational table, “Skins and Skulls.” Discover the rich biodiversity of this unique ecosystem as we showcase what desert creatures left behind...
Come explore character skills and music all at once! Children will create their own musical shakers using recycled cardboard tubes and colorful craft materials while learning about kindness, curiosity, bravery, respect, and creativity. What character skill do you want to focus on? As they create, they’ll express themselves through art and music while practicing important...
Join us as we learn and explore STEAM concepts! This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a Division of the Secretary of State, with Federal ARPA Funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Ages 6 - 12
The Observatory That Began With Mars and Reached the Moon Lowell Observatory’s story begins with one man’s fascination with Mars and a telescope shipped by train to a small Arizona...
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 an enormous biodiversity of micro-organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. The Dark Biosphere challenges everything we thought we knew and challenges us to rethink not...
What are we made of? Where did it all come from? The film explores the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, explosive origins, and connects life on Earth to the evolution...
Come meet Ranger Kevin from 3:00pm to 4:30pm. Whether you are looking for great trail recs, wanting to know more about our fabulous park system, or trying to identify the weird critter you saw the other day, this Ranger is here to help! There’s also a table loaded with cool things to inspect like bones, feathers, snake sheds, cactus...
A place for Vex IQ teams to come together and practice. Ages 8 - 18
Bring your imagination and join us for an afternoon of brick building. You can follow our themes and challenges or make your own. Creative thinking, teamwork, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving are just a few of the skills learned while having fun with bricks! Ages 6 - 18
This club is a perfect opportunity for both new and returning robotics students. We will have a lot of hands on fun building and programming Lego Mindstorm robots. Students will...
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,...
Looking for advanced academic support in math or English? The K–12 Afterschool Tutoring Program is held every Friday after school to help students build confidence and improve their skills. Whether...
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.
A Live Tour Through Every Planet in Our Solar System. Join us on a journey through the solar system as we visit each of the planets! Travel from scorching-hot Mercury...
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. LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential, part of the LEGO® Learning System, is the cross-curricular STEAM solution for elementary education. SPIKE Essential engages students in hands-on investigation...
Join us every Friday for an exciting array of activities! Engage in board games, delve into science experiments, unleash your creativity with art projects, and immerse yourself in video games. Each week promises a new adventure to discover and delight in! Ages 6 - 18
Celebrate 100 years of Route 66! Begin with an exclusive talk exploring how the Mother Road paved a path of astronomical discovery, then step inside a rarely seen private collections exhibit. See our restored 1911 Stevens-Duryea “Big Red” and discover how science and history came together along America’s most iconic highway. Space is limited, please reserve...
One small step was just the beginning. Now, we take one step beyond, driven by curiosity, bound for Mars, and ready to write the boldest chapter in human exploration. Experience the thrill of launch, the challenges of life in space, the cutting-edge technology of NASA’s Artemis program, and the search for life that could transform how...
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...
Enjoy an easy-paced walk with Ranger Nikki to enjoy the sunset over the lake and watch the rising full moon peek over the horizon. We will walk along Roadrunner Trail to the Discovery Center parking lot, with its great views, and return by walking along the asphalt road. The walk is approximately one mile total....
Looking for an engaging summertime activity? Join us for an evening of exploration and discovery at Steward Observatory on the University of Arizona campus. This unique experience combines fascinating information about the cosmos and viewing through the Ray E. White 21-inch telescope. Participants will begin the evening with an engaging exploration of current astronomical research,...
Zoo By Moonlight is an evening event held at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary from May through September. It provides a great opportunity to see the Sanctuary's nocturnal residents. Enjoy our Clouded Leopards, wolves, coyotes and much more by the light of the full moon. It's a howling good time! Don't forget to bring your flashlights, your...
A celestial journey for the whole family! Fly beneath the rings of Saturn, float through the heart of the Orion Nebula, and plunge into a black hole during this captivating introduction to cosmology. Passport to the Universe, developed by the American Museum of Natural History, NASA, and the California Academy of Sciences and narrated by...
Spend the night exploring Veterans Oasis Park after dark. You’ll discover the sights and sounds of nocturnal wildlife, observe the full moon, and talk astronomy as you hike the park. Bring your flashlight or UV light to hunt for fluorescent arachnids. Participants will meet at Red-tailed Hawk Pavilion. Parents will need to register and attend...
Experience the universe up-close with our state-of-the-art 24-inch Dyer Telescope. This private, personalized expedition across the stars lasts 75 minutes and offers an exclusive opportunity to view the cosmos through...