Join NAU's Apex, Arizona Archaeology Project for a guided tour of a Depression-era logging camp along the Grand Canyon Railway and learn about historical archaeology in Arizona! Wear sturdy shoes...
Monarch Butterflies are on their fall migration. Mexico or California - Where will they go? Learn to tag a monarch butterfly to find out. Join us and become a Citizen Scientist for a day! Limited to 15 people Reservations required. Ages 6+ Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science 2026. 10-Day Science Festival Our flagship...
Rim Tour: Reservation required. Join us at Meteor Crater for our annual Neighbor Appreciation Day on Saturday, September 27th! As a 'thank you' to our Northern Arizona community, we offer...
Get ready to explore, discover, and follow your curiosity! In this family-friendly adventure, participants will use GPS-enabled phones to navigate to five hidden geocaches located around Tynkertopia MakerSpace. Starting and ending at TynkerSpace, you'll follow clues, track coordinates, and experience how real-world navigation technology works. Each stop brings a new discovery. Those who find all...
Join us at Meteor Crater for our annual Neighbor Appreciation Day on Saturday, September 27th! As a 'thank you' to our Northern Arizona community, we offer free admission. Explore one of the world's best-preserved meteorite impact sites, take in the breathtaking views, and experience a day filled with adventure, discovery, activities, and fun for all...
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...
Meet several of the Zoo’s animal Ambassadors during this semi-private encounter. During this experience, you will have the opportunity to get closer than you imagined with some awesome species. You’ll meet invertebrates, reptiles, and mammals, and have a chance to see a training session. Age: All ages; at least one adult must attend. Time: Start times vary...
The sun gives us light we can see and ultraviolet rays we can’t. Using special UV-sensitive paper, create a one-of-a-kind bookmark and reveal the invisible power of sunlight. Special thanks to ACE for sponsoring this program! Ages 5 - 12
Students are filled with noticings and wonderings but often get stuck when translating passions into a testable question or engineering design problem. SARSEF will guide students and caregivers through planning an authentic research project where they'll explore their passions to impact their community and showcase their work at a regional science fair. Reservation required. Ages...
Join the staff of the Naval Observatory for a 2 hour guided tour of the Flagstaff Station. Learn the mission of the observatory, our history, our current research, and visit...
Step back in time, to explore our local people of the past at Elden Pueblo's Open House day, from 10am to 4 pm, with tours at 10 am, noon and 2 pm. Experience archaeology, through artifacts, tools, hunting games and interpretive excavations. Bring water, hat, sunscreen and your sense of adventure. Ages 6+ Part...
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...
Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and a thrilling dive into our galaxy’s core. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show...
Alan is a hamster scientist who lives in a junkyard. He tries to fit in with the local community of rats, but nobody takes him seriously. One day, Alan hears...
Join us for a walk on the newly completed homestead trail at Rogers Lake County Natural Area. We will be discussing the natural and cultural history of the area, along with a look at the site of the original homestead. Come prepared to walk approximately 2 miles in a forested trail. The site has no...
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...
Join the staff of the Naval Observatory for a 2 hour guided tour of the Flagstaff Station. Learn the mission of the observatory, our history, our current research, and visit several of our telescopes. Our staff will be there to answer your questions, so come prepared. All visitors must be U. S. citizens, and all...
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...
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...
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...