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...
Our annual Fall Ikebana Festival returns to Yume Japanese Gardens! Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of floral arrangement, in which flowers, branches, and other natural materials are thoughtfully arranged to express elegance, balance, and the character of the season. During the festival, admire a stunning display of floral compositions created by talented ikebana artists...
Who’s it for? Children three to five years old and their favorite grownups What will you do? You and your child will get a head start on kindergarten! Share books and activities that build kindergarten skills in class and are easily practiced at home. What will we learn? Learn kindergarten basics like letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. You...
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...
We will have daily programs and presentations that will be advertised in the lobby upon your arrival for a different experience each visit. October through April we are open to...
The Surprise SciTech Festival is a high-energy, hands-on celebration of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (S.T.E.A.M.) for all ages. This free community event showcases real-world innovation through engaging exhibits from educational, civic, and business organizations, and local innovators. As a signature event of the Arizona SciTech Institute, the festival also highlights career pathways to...