Join skilled storytellers for a cup of coffee and candid conversation that entertains, educates, and encourages a sense of wonder about science and the natural world around us. This speaker series hosts guest lecturers and light refreshments. The Phoenix Zoo joins us to talk about its conservation efforts for some of its local animals-- crocodiles!...
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...
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 the penguin exhibit. This encounter will give you the opportunity to find out what it takes to care for these incredible animals. Learn fun facts...
In this workshop you will learn several techniques on how to take incredible photos with your camera. You don't need a fancy camera to take better photos. These techniques are simple and will take your photos to the next level. This workshop will be both lecture and hands on. Bring your camera to class: Point...
The Mesa Fire and Medical Department’s LifeSaver Class provides hands-on education in CPR, AED use, and basic first aid to help community members respond confidently during emergencies. Participants learn how to recognize life-threatening situations, perform high-quality CPR, use and Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and provide basic first aid care until emergency responders arrive. The class...
Explore the world of engineering through hands-on design challenges curated to spark curiosity while earning your Engineering Fun Patch. Girl Scouts will work together to plan, build, and test solutions while learning how teamwork helps engineers solve real-world problems. Scouts must be accompanied by an adult. Ratio of 1 Chaperone to 6 Scouts. Closed-toe...
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 care for our amazing marine mammals, and see what goes in to training them. You will be able to get an individual or group photo,...
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 team what it takes to raise and care for such a unique animal. Feel the texture of her hair and take a selfie with our...
This event is for families and children to use LEGO with supervision, with the purpose of unleashing their creativity and helping with problem-solving skills. Sign up to get notices about events you're interested in. A liability waiver is required before using tools. Anyone under 18 must have a guardian.
Enjoy a captivating experience at the heart of our mountaintop observatory with our guided daytime tours! Discover the rich history of our unique site, from its origins as a Cold War early warning radar station to its current role as a leading astronomical research facility. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you on a 90-minute walking...
Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours before sunset and accommodates up to 28...
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...