Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library. The model railroad display is moving full steam ahead with showcases of HO scale track, trains and model towns with more than 750 square feet of track and several running trains. Model train operators will be onsite...
Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....
Join us every Wednesday at 10 am in the Education Classroom for an interactive story session. This fun hour features nature-themed stories, songs, puppets, and sensory activities! Held rain or...
Meet several of the Zoo’s animal Ambassadors during this semi-private encounter. During this experience, you will have the opportunity to get closer than you imagined with some awesome species. You’ll meet invertebrates, reptiles, and mammals, and have a chance to see a training session. Age: All ages; at least one adult must attend. Time: Start times vary...
Think like a scientist while engaging in playful exploration. Each week of the program brings new challenges. Space is limited, so please see a staff person 30 minutes prior to...
This program will feature different activities such as sensory bins, building blocks, and other learning manipulatives. Time: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm Intended for children 0-5. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All library programs are free and open to the public.
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. We will have daily programs and presentations that will be advertised in the lobby upon your arrival for a different experience each visit.
Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library. The model railroad display is moving full steam ahead with showcases of...
Explore, create, and grow together! Springtime discovery awaits as your child explores a garden sensory bin, builds spring-themed Legos structures, creates cupcake liner birds, and sorts and counts cheerful bugs. Ages 2 - 5 Children ages 2 to 5 participate in fun and simple educational activities that introduce them to science, technology, engineering, art, and math....
Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you! Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn more about the mammal residents at PHS! Your VIP-Inspired Experience Includes: Capybara interaction for the group. Meet, pet, and feed our adorable capybara "Spud"! Opossum interaction...
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...
Best for ages 5 and up. The Phoenix Herpetological staff are bringing a total of five reptiles representing each category of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Learn more...
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...
Dive into the deep blue sea with Sounds of the Ocean—a breathtaking fusion of nature sounds, live music, and immersive visual art. This award-winning experience invites audiences of all ages to connect with marine life and find calm in a world of noise. This is a 1-hour experience with a live accompaniment by Joshua Sam...