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...
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...
Discover the secrets of our Sun—our closest star and the engine of life on Earth. With stunning fulldome visuals and powerful storytelling, this immersive show reveals the Sun’s turbulent surface and timeless influence on our world. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets...
Become watershed wise with the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department! In this program children will explore how stormwater travels through a watershed using a hands-on Enviroscape model! Children will discover...
Messengers of Time and Space takes you on a thrilling journey through the dynamic universe. Discover how cutting-edge observatories like Gemini and Rubin capture real-time cosmic events—from exploding stars to mysterious cosmic rays—with stunning visuals and stories. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show...
Join us in the MACH1 Makerspace and learn the basics of 3D modeling using Tinkercad, a free online 3D modeling site. 3D Modeling skills can be applied to video game design, animation, CAD, and more! This program is for children ages 8-17 and their families. Basic keyboard and mouse skills are required. Space is limited...
Ever wanted to learn how a laser cutter works or how to make your own custom deigns? Learn to use 3D design software and laser cutting best practices to make your ideas come to life with the Glowforge Aura at the Cholla Library’s MACH2! This month’s design is *TBD* Please note: Space is limited to 10 seats. Please arrive early to secure tickets from the information...
Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00
Calling all cubers and puzzlers. Are you ready for the challenge of the Rubik's cube? Whether you are just beginning to try it, you want help, or want to step up your game in speed or complexity--this is the place for you. Come hang out, learn, and share your experiences with the cube. Ages 10...
Public Night is held once a month on the Thursday nearest first quarter moon. Observing starts a half hour after sunset. The event is weather dependent and is canceled in...
Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks have included bats, ringtails, foxes,...
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...