Join Ranger Olivia on this morning hike to learn more about the pollinators that support our desert plants. There are many different types of pollinators in our parks and we will be searching for them while also learning about them! Some pollinators we might see are butterflies, bees, birds, flies, beetles, etc. We will be...
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...
Twice a year, Maricopa County Parks and Recreations works with local experts and volunteers to spend a few hours out on our park trails to count and record butterfly populations. If you or someone you know would be interested in helping count butterflies and want more information on requirements or just want to know more...
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...
Homeschool Connection is a fun, hands-on STEM program designed for homeschooling families. This month's theme is coding! Join us for an engaging session filled with interactive activities, experiments, and opportunities to explore, create, and discover together. Ages 6 - 12
Imagine the ultimate space vacation. Discover our solar system through a different set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Which destination would you choose? This is the solar system journey for space travelers of all ages. Audience: Pre-K Style: Fulldome film All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show...
Come play with your food! Get curious with jelly beans and toothpicks and explore STEAM concepts by exploring geometry and building various 2-D and 3-D shapes. Thank you to our friends at ACE for sponsoring this program! Ages 3 - 12
In this engaging workshop for elementary students, participants will dive into the world of technology by creating their very own “Frustration” game! Using a combination of Makey Makey kits, craft supplies, electronic components, and the Scratch app for coding, students will bring their game ideas to life. It’s a fun, structured way to introduce young...
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way on this cosmic adventure. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets include access to all science...
Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza! Ages 3-12
Young musicians will explore the science and art of sound each week, building and using real working instruments from everyday materials! From kazoos to xylophones, kids will learn how instruments are made, then bring them to life through rhythms and simple songs. Ages 5 - 8 Sep 16, 2026 - Nov 18, 2026 Wed 4:00...
Foster curiosity and imagination by engaging in topics like science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Join us as we workshop each month within these various topics and explore the world around us. Ages 7 - 12. While supplies last!
Join us in MACH1 this week to create an introductory project with our Glowforge Aura. Participants will create a design for the Glowforge Aura laser cutter using a free vector graphics editor. Participants will need to return to pick up their design at a later date. No experience necessary. This program is designed for children...
Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist on Zoom for a monthly peek into the world of insects and other invertebrates. This bonus episode of Order Up investigates the skimmer family, the most likely group of dragonflies to be noticed by most people. Skimmers are a colorful and common group that can...
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...