Join Ranger Derik on an easy hike through this unique desert riparian area and learn about the cacti that call the Sonoran Desert home. The hike will follow sections of the Spur Cross and Metate Trails for 3 miles as the path moves from desert landscape down into riparian habitat. Hikers will be rewarded...
Join Ranger Kevin for an early morning hike in support of the Sonoran Desert’s native plants and Maricopa County’s natural resource program. Join Ranger Kevin for an approximately 3-mile hike on the Desert Hawk and Merkle trails, as well as the areas around the Nature Center and the Wildlife Pond. We will be talking about...
Join us for an early morning hike in support of the Sonoran Desert’s native plants and Maricopa County’s natural resource program. Join Ranger Steve for an approximately 3 hour event with short walks on the Waterfall, Goat Camp, and other trails, as well as around the Nature Center. We will be talking about the importance...
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...
Join us to look for Monarchs! Help Reid Park Zoo monitor the Zoo’s pollinator garden in search of monarchs and other pollinators as part of the 7th annual Monarch Monitoring Blitz! Visit the pollinator garden on Friday, August 4th between 11 am and 12 pm to join Reid Park Zoo staff as they monitor the...
Occulus for all. One hour limit.
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...
Witness Catalina State Park’s nocturnal wildlife and stargaze on a one-mile, guided night hike on the Nature Trail. You’ll learn fun facts about the Sonoran Desert’s nocturnal animals like scorpions, coyotes, and bats. When the stars come out, experience a guided constellation tour featuring a variety of cultures and astronomy facts. Please bring a flashlight,...
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...