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...
An Elections Center tour offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the democratic process, showcasing the meticulous steps involved in ensuring fair and accurate elections. Participants will embark on a journey tracing the lifecycle of a ballot with the Elections Department, from its initial printing to its final tabulation. All ages are welcome on this tour....
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours before sunset and accommodates up to 28...
Parents, enjoy a night out while your kids hang with a Nutty Scientist for possibly a messy, explosive, hands on fun! evening They’ll explore cool science, laugh a ton, and enjoy pizza and a juice box. Drop them off for a safe, silly, science-filled evening! Nutty Scientists® provides fun science events, a unique & interactive...
Go behind the scenes of Formula 1 with technology leader Kirk Dunsavage as he explores how science, engineering, data, and human curiosity drive innovation. From 220+ mph race cars to the lessons of Route 66, discover how creativity, resilience, and teamwork transform bold ideas into reality. Vroom, Vroom, Vroom! The NAU Community Dance Academy will...
Learn how to use a sky map, the names and meanings of the stars, see the constellations and listen to stories of the night sky. An opportunity to view the moon, planets, star clusters, nebula, galaxies and more through large telescopes will be available. Bring water, lawn chair, and a flashlight with a red lens...
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...