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...
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,...
Get ready for sticky, silly fun in the KIDchen! Kids will whip up a quick serving of ooey-gooey edible slime using marshmallow fluff and powdered sugar, then stretch, squish, and taste their sweet creation. Along the way, they’ll explore the science of states of matter—seeing firsthand how mixing and manipulating ingredients changes their texture. This...
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...
Projects are designed for ages 6 - 12 Explore! Create! Have fun! Each week brings a new S.T.E.A.M. project to make and explore. Hands-on projects provide a fun way to practice following directions, basic science, and learn technology, engineering, art, and math concepts. Build confidence while making mistakes, work on problem solving and improve fine...
Join us in the MACH1 Makerspace and learn how to use 3D Doodle pens to draw in three dimensions. Participants will practice basic techniques and then create a fun, colorful mini sculpture to take home. All materials will be provided. This program is designed for children 8-17, family members are welcome. Space is limited -...
This program combines Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to boost critical thinking and problem-solving skills with engaging hands-on activities. Each session offers interactive challenges to encourage creative thinking. Ages 8-12
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
As part of this year’s Santa Cruz River Dragonfly Festival, we are pleased to host our fifth annual Bugs & Bites at the Playground. Join Sonoran Institute’s Santa Cruz River team and local experts Scully Young, Julius Schlosburg, and Doug Danforth as they unveil the mesmerizing world of dragonflies, fireflies, and bee flies. Join us for a fun family-friendly...
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 Lowell Observatory’s newest telescope. Because of the sophistication and speed of the 24-inch Dyer Telescope, our specially trained educators can offer you an impressive number...