Bring your friends, family, and/or fellow sustainability enthusiast down for a private tour of the Arizona Worm Farm! This is ideal for groups that would like a staff guided tour with just your group. This tour can include a walk through of: Our goals and mission as a farm Worm and black soldier fly...
Visit our Geology Room and observe the cross section of Jerome and it’s geological evolution. Then head over to our craft table and create your own geologic sand pour inspired by those dioramas. Activity is available July 16-31, 2023 during regular park hours and is included with paid admission.
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
For those who can’t get enough of our African penguins, we invite you to join us for an exclusive up close and personal Penguin Encounter. Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team to learn specifics about penguin behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we can do our part to...
Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team an OdySea Aquarium Team Member to learn specifics about sloth behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we can do our part to help this incredible species and our rainforests. Tour Fee: $69.95 | General Admission Is Required. | Minimum Age 8 FAQ...
All children and families are welcome to join in and learn about the Nigerian Dwarf Goats in the Sonoran Desert! Learn about how they live in the hot climate, and what they like to eat. You will have the opportunity to pet, feed and ask questions about the goats! If you have any questions, give...
Come to the Young Adult Lounge at Desert Foothills Library for dedicated time for ages teens and tweens! Each week will have a different featured activity or craft such as a video game tournament, learning to embroider, a PowerPoint party, and more. Check our online calendar for details on each week. This program is intended...
Attendees will have the opportunity to experience Career Exploration through Virtual Reality Goggles provided by Arizona Works. Time constraints apply. Ages 13-17 only. Space is limited.
Come watch our certified professional raptor trainers John & Balinda train the owls Funky and Simon, Speedy the hawk, Astro the Aplomado Falcon, and Azul the American Crow. Located in the Rehab structure behind the Nature Center – Use the driveway on the south side of the parking lot. The birds appear one at a...
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...