Did you know Arizona actually has five seasons? Monsoon Magic is an interactive nature exhibit where you’ll learn about the wildlife and meteorology of the southwest’s rainy season. At this...
Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along...
Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible. All Ages
Join us for a casual walk and talk through our ethnobotanical garden to learn some sharp facts about the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest flower,...
ZOO ADMISSION BOGO DEAL IS INCLUDED in the price of the Highland Cow encounter! Enjoy a full day at the zoo the day of your encounter AND receive an additional...
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...
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a one-hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing seasons,...
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...
Experience the best dressed encounter opportunity at Wildlife World Zoo! Meet one of our endangered African Penguins and their trainers in the Wild and Wonderful aquarium building in front of...
Learn about Montezuma Castle with a Ranger talk. Meet at the amphitheater seating are, located 100 yards from the visitor center along the loop trail. Ages 6+
Unearth your curiosity as we dig into the incredible science that’s all around us! Harness the power of pressure and energy with our Toilet Tornado™! Experiment with physical vs. chemical changes with our Disappearing...
Step into the prehistoric past with us! Join paleontologist Gavin McCullough for a fascinating look at Dinosaurs of Arizona: A Legacy of 230 Million Years. Learn about the dinosaurs that...
Go backstage and meet some of our animal ambassadors and their friendly keepers. This up-close experience will fill your camera roll as well as your heart. Learn many fun facts...
Explore the future of high-pressure experiments that allow us to understand the ingredients that make up Earth, other planets in our solar system, and distant worlds Join us for an...
Get ready for a fun, hands-on science show full of exciting experiments, surprising tricks, and interactive moments! All ages. Seating is limited, so arrive early! All Ages
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...
Welcome Susan Ricci, the Executive Director of the Mesa Historical Museum as she presents “The Restoration of the American Buffalo.” This presentation explores the near extermination of the American buffalo...
Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and...
Have you ever wanted to meet a sloth? Come meet Luna and her care team. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed Luna and learn from her care...
The saguaro celebrates events and faces challenges throughout its life. A biologist explains how it provides shelter and substance for wildlife; when it flowers; its growth patterns; and how it...
Alan is a hamster scientist who lives in a junkyard. He tries to fit in with the local community of rats, but nobody takes him seriously. One day, Alan hears...
Want to learn earn to sew or just like sewing? Attend our open sewing sessions to learn or just be around others who enjoy sewing! Projects are prepared for those...
Join a Park Ranger at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center for a quick presentation about Glen Canyon. Topics vary. Programs are located inside the Carl Hayden Visitor Center at Glen...
Enjoy this family-friendly talk to learn more about the amazing animals that call Grand Canyon home - presented daily at 2 pm. Meet in front of Verkamp's Visitor Center. The...
Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of kilometres below the surface, with no light, no air, and very little water, in pores and fissures of hard rock, scientists have found...
For this program’s opening weekend this summer, the Prescott and Prescott Valley Police Department K-9 units will be joining us to show off their incredible dogs and to perform live...
Many artifacts of historic pottery have been unearthed here in Arizona! Join us to learn about some of the artifacts kept at the Arizona State Museum while creating your own...
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and...
Get ready for a fun, hands-on science show full of exciting experiments, surprising tricks, and interactive moments! All ages. Seating is limited, so arrive early! All Ages
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way...
Learn about one of the largest faultlines in the Grand Canyon and how it has impacted humans since time immemorial. Program duration: 60 minutes, Bright Angel Trailhead The program is...
This event is FREE. No RSVP necessary. Sunsets at Mission Garden can be magical. In the hot summer season, you’re invited to enjoy the evening sunset glow and cooler temperatures...
Get ready for wild summer evenings you won’t want to miss! Join us for Summer Safari Nights, presented by TMC Health, and experience the Zoo like never before—after the sun goes down...
New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with...
Join Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium on July 10 for an exciting night of music under the stars! Enjoy a live performance of "You Were Light" by University of Arizona...
This is a 60-minute guided hike to the Hanging Garden site just south of Glen Canyon Dam on Highway 89. The hike is 1.5 miles total along mostly flat, even...
Kartchner Caverns invites you to join us for a walk in the park as we uncover and learn about some of the 13 different neighboring bat species in the park. We will use bat detectors while on...
Discover the magic of flashlight nights As the sun sets, the desert transforms—revealing new sights, sounds and surprises after dark. Wander the trails with a flashlight in hand, gaze at...
Dr. Logan Pearce leads an exploration of one of humanity’s most enduring questions: Are we alone in the universe? In this engaging talk, Dr. Pearce reviews prominent claims of potential...