Come hike along the Pipeline Canyon Trail with Ranger Derik and learn how to take captivating pictures of the desert with your phone. We will hike 2 miles along the Pipeline Canyon Trail and stop periodically to take pictures of the plants, animals and landscapes found in the Sonoran Desert. The trail is rated as...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy hike to look for and identify our desert feathered friends and their homes. Watch for birds on a 2-mile hike with Ranger Nikki on easy trails near the Nature Center and see if you can spot their homes camouflaged among the cholla cacti and trees. You can also learn...
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...
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...
Learn about ways to identify birds that you see in your backyard and along hiking trails with an indoor presentation from Ranger Nikki. Ranger Nikki will present a slideshow of...
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...
Come chat about venomous creatures with Ranger Shaun! Talk with Ranger Shaun about some of the venomous creatures of the Sonoran Desert and maybe even see a few! Dispel some common myths, learn how to identify venomous creatures, as well as frequently encountered, non-venomous mimic species! Who knows what you might discover? MEETING LOCATION: Nature...
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...
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...
Occulus for all. One hour limit.
Stop by the Nature Center to learn with Ranger Steve about the unique geology of the Sonoran Desert and see some rock specimens up close. Did you know that the Cave Creek area is rich in volcanic geology? Stop by the Nature Center from 12pm to 2pm to learn about the unique geological processes that...
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+)...
Experience and learn about the wide diversity in the animal kingdom through a visit from Reid Park Zoo's live animal ambassadors. This special presentation will inspire you to protect and care for animals around the world.
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...
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...
Learn about chemical reactions when heat is given off, releasing energy as heat, or taken in, increasing the heat of the chemical agent, then create your own! Presented by Tucson Children's Museum. No registration necessary. Space is limited, tickets will be handed out 30 minutes in advance.
Join us at MACH1’s Open Hours to explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math!) and make something cool! Bring a STEAM project or craft you're working on, or just explore our offerings and available equipment and activities. Computers are available for working on coding, graphic design, video editing, or 3D modeling projects only.
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...