It can seem like everything in the desert is out to sting, bite, or poke you. Ranger Jacque will uncover common myths versus the real lives of these animals, from their incredible survival adaptations to the vital roles they play in our ecosystem. You might even be surprised to learn that far more lives have...
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...
Ranger Derik will have a table set up in the hallway between the library and the nature center with pelts, skulls, and bones from species found throughout the Valley of...
Nature Play & Story Time: Lizards – The Original Sunbathers Families will observe and pretend to be desert lizards, learning how they move, stay cool, and hide in their environment. Through playing...
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...
Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time! Join us for an up-close look at some of the desert’s most fascinating creatures! Watch as our animal ambassadors—namely snakes!—devour their juicy meals. This experience gives visitors the chance to meet our resident reptiles, learn about the unique characteristics of venomous critters, and explore the...