Tis the season for pumpkins! Join us for a day of pumpkin enrichment for the animals that call Reid Park Zoo home. Check out each animal digging, chewing, squashing, and overall having a smashing good time. Enjoy Keeper Chats throughout the day to catch the inside scoop straight from that animal’s care team. Bring the...
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, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Join the San Tan Valley Master Gardeners for a family-fun animal adventure as you learn about and search for “desert critters” on the park’s Interpretive Trail and learn how desert plants are an integral part of their lives. Use your list of clues and keen investigative skills to complete your assignment. Fun for all ages....
(all ages / 30 min) Check out a fire truck and meet Scottsdale firefighters. *This program is subject to change if our firefighters need to respond to an emergency.
Who’s it for? Children three to five years old and their favorite grownups. What will you do? Play, read, and discover science with your preschooler! DiscoveryTime is a hands-on program that builds reading skills and introduces children to math and science. What is your child learning? Children learn how to bring out their inner scientist by exploring their world with...
In Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries, journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: astronomy, telescopes, James Webb Style: Fulldome film followed by short talk about James Webb Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free Discounted Rates Seniors (55+)...
Come to the Nature Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 11:30am to 1:00pm. The theme is Desert Critters, and we will have a selection of animal ambassadors on hand to examine, take pictures of, and perhaps even touch! No registration required, just drop on in! MEETING LOCATION: Visitor Center, Main Lobby. No registration required. ...
Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes – a family on vacation from another star system! This show is a journey through the fascinating planets of our solar system. Featuring fun characters and computer animation, it's great for for younger audiences! Recommended for younger audiences. Themes: Planets, planet features Style: Fulldome animated...
BOO! Come on down to the Paulden Library to build your best spooky LEGO build! Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places for the best spooky LEGO design!
Narrated by George Takei, Incoming! explores asteroids, comets, and meteors. Viewers will embark on a dynamic journey and get an up close look at the advanced technologies that allow scientists to detect asteroids. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome show followed by an OSIRIS-REx talk Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free...
We will explore the seasonal shapes and colors to create masterpieces of seasonal expression. We have all needed materials and tools!
LEGO® play benefits your child's motor, language, cognitive, social and emotional development. Parents are encouraged to join their children as they free build with a variety of traditional and DUPLO LEGOS®, developing coordination, communication and confidence, through constructive play.
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as we give you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in Tucson's night sky. This live astronomy talk is constantly changing! Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Stars, planets, constellations, mythology Style: Live presentation Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages...
Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening at Boo at the Zoo, presented by Lloyd Construction! You’ll have an enchanting time with the whole family at this Tucson Halloween tradition. Proceeds benefit Zoo animal care, operations,...
Join us for creepy crafts, ghoulish games and tricky treats! There will also be a haunted house for those who dare! Wear your costumes for extra fun and don’t forget to bring a trick-or-treat bag to collect your goodies! This not-too-scary Halloween event is great for all ages. Muncheez will be onsite with delicious tacos...
A family event that is designed to provide a safe place for some trick-or-treating, animal interactions and FAMILY FUN!! The property will be open for guests to walk around to each station at their leisure. We encourage everyone to dress up!! When: 6pm to 8pm 2023 dates Saturday October 21st Saturday October 28th Where: North...
Gaze at the night sky with West Valley Astronomy Club’s telescopes on International Observe the Moon Night.