Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park is excited to announce Sanderson Ford Giraffe Jam Family Fun Run 2026. Giraffe Jam will be an 'almost a 5k' run/walk through the Zoo and will be Emceed by 12 News Troy Hayden. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Save Giraffes Now, whose mission is to save giraffes...
Don't like to hike alone and want to learn more about Skyline trails? Join us for a 4-6 mile hike each month with fellow hikers that love the great outdoors....
Join experienced birder and Park Volunteer Tom Locascio—a proud member of the Audubon Society and Sun City Birding Club—for a guided bird walk through White Tank Mountain Regional Park. After...
Help restore habitat for birds at the Rio Salado Audubon Center! Spend a few hours outdoors making a difference for birds and their habitat at the Rio Salado Audubon Center...
This leisurely two-hour, half mile walk along the Kovach Family Trail will tell the story of three well educated, visionary, bold and brilliant women who challenged and changed the “status quo”! Please arrive 15 minutes start of the walk. Restrooms and water at the trailhead. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs,...
This will be a "moderate" difficulty-level two mile hike through the Papago Preserve. The ranger guiding the hike will teach you about flora, fauna, and geological features of the southwest desert. The hike will start at 8:00am on Saturday, October 24th. Come prepared with warm clothing, plenty of water, and closed-toe shoes. Parking/meeting note: We...
The event includes plant sales by the Master Gardeners and Metro Tech Horticulture department, invited plant and craft vendors, student clubs, prize drawings, and a treasure of rummage items. Unique vendor items this year include a beautiful variety of arts and crafts, homemade baked goods by Metro Tech culinary students, handmade soaps, crafts, and jewelry,...
Join us for a family-friendly morning getting to know bats’ amazing (not spooky!) superpowers. Bring the whole family to beautiful Agua Caliente Park to explore the amazing world of bats through games, stories and crafts. Ages 6+
For a Ghoulishly good time, join us for this fun FREE event at Pinnacle Peak Park for a Pre-Halloween Skele-bration! We will have costume contests (10 am) set up by age groups with gift card prizes, educational tables, bat visitors, and craft tables set up for the whole family to enjoy! Costumes are encouraged but...
Come Celebrate Fall at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary’s Fall ZOOFest! Bounce House Maze Photo Spots Concessions Animal feedings October 24 & 25, 2026 Activities from 9am-5pm, included with paid admission. Members FREE!
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...
Join us for a fun, family-friendly nature adventure at the Rio Salado Audubon Center! Families are invited to get outside, explore the trails and gardens, and discover the wildlife that...
Arizona is home to 29 different species of bats! Bats are important pollinators for Arizona and the reason we have the Saguaro cactus. Families will learn about these amazing creatures with hands-on activities. Non-Member child (5-17) $10 Member child ($8) Up to 2 adults free with child* *Please no more than 2 participating adults per...
Given the rising need for mental health supports among youth and adults, we believe awareness can make a critical difference-not only by equipping families and communities to look out for themselves and each other, but also by empowering people to recognize risk and intervene early with their loved ones and acquaintances. Join us for a...
Many people are enthralled with all that generative AI sites like ChatGPT can do. Sure, it can help with things that can make planning a vacation and meal prep a breeze. But what about the darker side of AI? How much energy does AI consume with a simple search? How might data centers that are...
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley 85622 From Tucson - Take 1-19 south to exit 56 - Canoa Road. Go around the traffic circle until...
Free, drop-in homework help for students in grades K-12 who need support, assistance, and encouragement with their homework. We also help students access library resources including online databases and online,...
Families who craft together stay together. We’ll provide supplies, tools, and ideas to get you started, but the final creation is up to you. Engaging in creative activities like crafting...
In this 2 hour-class, participants will learn the basics of the popular Arduino microcontroller hardware and software. They will first assemble a modular battery-powered electric dragster, which includes an Arduino...
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,...
We will have daily programs and presentations that will be advertised in the lobby upon your arrival for a different experience each visit. October through April we are open to the public from 10am until 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free....
Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/about-us/plan-your-visit/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card
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,...
Education staff invite you on this special behind the scenes tour to learn about the unique adaptations of some of the largest types of tortoises. Learn about how we care for our largest tortoises at the Zoo and how our everyday actions can help protect tortoises in the wild. This experience provides an opportunity to...
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...
(ages 12 and up / 60 min) Curious about 3D printing? Attend this introductory program on 3D printing, how it works and explore your creativity with our new Makerspace equipment....
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...
STEAM Time is a pop-up makerspace for kids and teens that provides hands-on opportunities to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through self-guided tinkering. Join us to make, create and play! Ages 6 - 18
Curious about 3D printing? Join our weekly drop-in program where you’ll learn how to design your own 3D model using Tinkercad. Whether you're a beginner or just want to try...
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...
High School students and caregivers are welcome to come hear from Phoenix Public Library College Depot staff as you begin exploring options. Learn about the college application process, apprenticeships, and more! This...
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...
Break-In Bags are locked mystery bags filled with small prizes. To “break in,” kids must solve a series of word problems within the time allotted. Each problem has a numerical...
Experts from Arizona@Work will be available to provide one-on-one employment assistance. Interview Preparation Job Search Assistance Resume Building Ages 16+
Ready for fun? Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEM, art, games, or brick-building. ¿Listo para la diversión? Familias, únanse a nosotros cada semana para una actividad diferente, como STEM, arte, juegos, o construcción de ladrillos de colores. Ages 6 - 18
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...
Do you love crafts, games, LEGOs and experiments? Join us each week hands-on STEAM activities that will ignite your imagination and creativity! This is an intergenerational program, so the whole family is welcome! All supplies will be provided and some activities might get a little messy! Ages 0 - 13
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations,...
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...
It’s time for another full moon in our desert! Ranger Nikki will lead you on a slow-paced hike to watch the sunset and enjoy the surroundings as night settles in...
Come visit the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary's annual Gators and Ghouls event for a spooky family night of FUN! The PHS property will be open for guests to explore all of the activities and some of the amazing reptiles we care for! We will be offering a variety of reptile and Halloween fun including: Candy!!!! (goodies...
Enjoy A Bewitching Evening! Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening...
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...
The Hunter’s Moon hangs high in the sky. Let’s see what we can find in the park as the cooler evening temps slip back in! As the month winds down,...
The zoo gates creak open after hours for a frightfully fun night filled with plenty of trick-or-treating, two "spooky" Sea Lion shows, a costume contest, monster mash dance party, and more! Costumes are encouraged and little goblins and ghouls will love exploring the aquarium area after dark in a safe family friendly atmosphere that's all...