Discover new tech, tools, and hands-on skills each month in the Maker Lab. Each month in the Maker Lab, you’ll get hands-on with the latest tech and creative tools—from VR and 3D printing to laser cutting and more. It’s a chance to experiment, build real-world skills, and bring your ideas to life. This...
What if the insects we often overlook could stop you in your tracks with beauty? Step into a world where dragonflies hover overhead, butterflies balance on petals, and bees shimmer in sunlight—each one larger-than-life and crafted in glass. “Glass in Flight” is an immersive outdoor sculpture exhibit by renowned Tucson-based artist Alex Heveri. Featuring over...
Every 4th Monday of the month • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (doors open 9:45 AM) Just $12 admission includes: Entry + skate rental Hands-on STEM lesson (Science, Tech, Engineering & Math!) (1 hour) Super fun roller...
Would you like to view the next generation sequencing technology and biomedical research laboratories where TGen scientists unlock the mysteries of cancer, diabetes, rare and neurological disease? Sign up to schedule a tour with a member of our Education and Outreach team to experience the wonders and promise of biomedical research. TGen welcomes public, senior, school...
What if the insects we often overlook could stop you in your tracks with beauty? Step into a world where dragonflies hover overhead, butterflies balance on petals, and bees shimmer in sunlight—each one larger-than-life and crafted in glass. “Glass in Flight” is an immersive outdoor sculpture exhibit by renowned Tucson-based artist Alex Heveri. Featuring over...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. It’s also Transportation Month—so try designing your very own car, bus, rocket, or other creative vehicle and explore the STEAM power of motion, design, and invention!
Join us at Star Bar on the 2nd floor to celebrate Transportation Month in style! Create your own personalized road map and explore a variety of vehicles while experimenting with design, direction, and problem-solving. As you chart your course, you’ll practice spatial reasoning, sequencing, and early engineering skills—all through playful, hands-on exploration. It’s the perfect...
What if the insects we often overlook could stop you in your tracks with beauty? Step into a world where dragonflies hover overhead, butterflies balance on petals, and bees shimmer...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. It’s also Transportation Month—so try designing your very own car, bus, rocket, or other creative vehicle and explore the STEAM power of motion, design, and invention!
Join us at Star Bar on the 2nd floor to celebrate Transportation Month in style! Create your own personalized road map and explore a variety of vehicles while experimenting with design, direction, and problem-solving. As you chart your course, you’ll practice spatial reasoning, sequencing, and early engineering skills—all through playful, hands-on exploration. It’s the perfect...
What if the insects we often overlook could stop you in your tracks with beauty? Step into a world where dragonflies hover overhead, butterflies balance on petals, and bees shimmer in sunlight—each one larger-than-life and crafted in glass. “Glass in Flight” is an immersive outdoor sculpture exhibit by renowned Tucson-based artist Alex Heveri. Featuring over...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. It’s also Transportation Month—so try designing your very own car, bus, rocket, or other creative vehicle and explore the STEAM power of motion, design, and invention!
Join us at Star Bar on the 2nd floor to celebrate Transportation Month in style! Create your own personalized road map and explore a variety of vehicles while experimenting with design, direction, and problem-solving. As you chart your course, you’ll practice spatial reasoning, sequencing, and early engineering skills—all through playful, hands-on exploration. It’s the perfect...
What if the insects we often overlook could stop you in your tracks with beauty? Step into a world where dragonflies hover overhead, butterflies balance on petals, and bees shimmer in sunlight—each one larger-than-life and crafted in glass. “Glass in Flight” is an immersive outdoor sculpture exhibit by renowned Tucson-based artist Alex Heveri. Featuring over...
Come wander the park trails with Ranger Shaun. Take a leisurely stroll through the Hassayampa River Preserve. This walk will take you down a couple different trails in the park. Exact distance may vary based on temperature and group composition but generally comes out around 1- 1.5-miles total and between 1.5 and 2 hours. Closed toed...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. It’s also Transportation Month—so try designing your very own car, bus, rocket, or other creative vehicle and explore the STEAM power of motion, design, and invention!
What if the insects we often overlook could stop you in your tracks with beauty? Step into a world where dragonflies hover overhead, butterflies balance on petals, and bees shimmer in sunlight—each one larger-than-life and crafted in glass. “Glass in Flight” is an immersive outdoor sculpture exhibit by renowned Tucson-based artist Alex Heveri. Featuring over...
Learn about the resident and migrant birds of the Sonoran Desert on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species of the Sonoran Desert. Along the way we will discuss how to identify birds by sight and sound, and about...
Join the Gilbert Parks and Recreation Naturalist, Kellie Elliott, on a guided walk through the Riparian Preserve. Learn to identify some of the common plants and animals in the park while gaining a knowledge of the Preserve’s history of the along with the groundwater recharge and ecological functions. The walk is about .75 miles. The...
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....
What do plants have to do with the history of the University of Arizona? Everything. This tour traces the story of Arizona’s oldest university from its beginning in the 1890’s to the present through its trees—and what a story they have to tell! After you register you will receive a confirmation email with detailed information...
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....
Catalina State Park has been beloved for decades by many but do you know how the park came to be? Explore the history of Catalina State Park and its surroundings from the 1850s to today. Take a “behind the scenes” look at today’s operations and get a “sneak peek” at exciting new upgrades coming to...
Students build essential skills across two scaffolded sessions, transforming ideas into real creations they can take home. Younger learners explore hands-on 3D pen drawing, while older students advance to modeling and printing—empowering everyone to design, prototype, and bring their creations to life. Students become inventors as they design their own small objects using 3D modeling...
Put your creativity to the test in the Art Studio as you design your very own Toothsaver Necklace—perfect for keeping that special tooth safe for the Tooth Fairy! Using simple origami, kids will explore patterns, practice their fine motor skills, and enjoy a playful blend of art and STEAM creativity—one smile at a time!
Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Put your creativity to the test in the Art Studio as you design your very own Toothsaver Necklace—perfect for keeping that special tooth safe for the Tooth Fairy! Using simple origami, kids will explore patterns, practice their fine motor skills, and enjoy a playful blend of art and STEAM creativity—one smile at a time!
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....
Discover how electrical circuits work while making music in the most unexpected way- with bananas! Part of the Verde Valley SciTech Festival, a month-long celebration of science, technology,...
Put your creativity to the test in the Art Studio as you design your very own Toothsaver Necklace—perfect for keeping that special tooth safe for the Tooth Fairy! Using simple origami, kids will explore patterns, practice their fine motor skills, and enjoy a playful blend of art and STEAM creativity—one smile at a time!
Put your creativity to the test in the Art Studio as you design your very own Toothsaver Necklace—perfect for keeping that special tooth safe for the Tooth Fairy! Using simple origami, kids will explore patterns, practice their fine motor skills, and enjoy a playful blend of art and STEAM creativity—one smile at a time!
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....
Put your creativity to the test in the Art Studio as you design your very own Toothsaver Necklace—perfect for keeping that special tooth safe for the Tooth Fairy! Using simple origami, kids will explore patterns, practice their fine motor skills, and enjoy a playful blend of art and STEAM creativity—one smile at a time!
If your child has already attended our original Dr. Zoo program and wants to expand their Vet in Training knowledge, this program is for them! Participants will be based in the Freeport-McMoRan Education Gallery to view the surgery, treatment, and pharmacy rooms of the Animal Health Center, but will also have some behind-the-scenes time with...
Join our bird experts on this 2-hour walk for a good chance to see some of our year-round bird residents such as: cactus wren, Gila woodpecker, ladder-backed woodpecker, Harris’s hawk, verdin or Say’s phoebe – as well as some seasonal arrivals. Restrooms available at the trailhead, but no water. Bring water and snacks for the...
Put your creativity to the test in the Art Studio as you design your very own Toothsaver Necklace—perfect for keeping that special tooth safe for the Tooth Fairy! Using simple origami, kids will explore patterns, practice their fine motor skills, and enjoy a playful blend of art and STEAM creativity—one smile at a time!
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...
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...
This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters / 27 ft) telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...
Head to the Art Studio to discover the science behind the magic—and the importance of brushing! Use white crayons to draw a hidden tooth, then reveal your design with watercolor paints as wax and water resist each other. Just like plaque we can’t always see, this activity shows how hidden layers can affect our teeth—and...
Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Head to the Art Studio to discover the science behind the magic—and the importance of brushing! Use white crayons to draw a hidden tooth, then reveal your design with watercolor paints as wax and water resist each other. Just like plaque we can’t always see, this activity shows how hidden layers can affect our teeth—and...
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....
Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Head to the Art Studio to discover the science behind the magic—and the importance of brushing! Use white crayons to draw a hidden tooth, then reveal your design with watercolor paints as wax and water resist each other. Just like plaque we can’t always see, this activity shows how hidden layers can affect our teeth—and...
Head to the Art Studio to discover the science behind the magic—and the importance of brushing! Use white crayons to draw a hidden tooth, then reveal your design with watercolor paints as wax and water resist each other. Just like plaque we can’t always see, this activity shows how hidden layers can affect our teeth—and...
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 for hands-on crafts, fun games, interactive nature and conservation booths, guided bird walks, and more family-friendly activities. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with nature at Rio Salado! Join us for our Love Birds Community Festival featuring hands-on crafts, fun games, interactive nature and conservation booths, guided bird walks, and more family-friendly activities. This free event...
Saturday February 14th is our next FREE NATURE WALK along the Rio Salado! Join the Liberty Wildlife team for a walk along the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area on the first Saturday of each month (November through May) Prepare for about 60-90 minutes of light walking on fairly easy trails and terrain (but will be...
This three-day program, ages 7 - 14, is designed to develop safe and caring relationships between participants and horses. Participants learn basic caregiving skills such as grooming a horse and cleaning a horse’s stall. They also learn the process of preparing a horse to be ridden, which culminates with their first riding experience. 2/15, 2/22,...
Head to the Art Studio to discover the science behind the magic—and the importance of brushing! Use white crayons to draw a hidden tooth, then reveal your design with watercolor paints as wax and water resist each other. Just like plaque we can’t always see, this activity shows how hidden layers can affect our teeth—and...
Hoist the sails and dive into a world of science! Young pirates and Jr. Scientists alike will build and launch catapults, create periscopes, and learn how to navigate the night...
Sink your teeth into creativity in the Art Studio! Learn about the different types of animal teeth and how they help creatures eat, chew, and survive. Then, bring your favorite animal to life as you design and craft your own toothy puppet! It’s a hands-on mix of art and science that’s sure to make you...
Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Sink your teeth into creativity in the Art Studio! Learn about the different types of animal teeth and how they help creatures eat, chew, and survive. Then, bring your favorite animal to life as you design and craft your own toothy puppet! It’s a hands-on mix of art and science that’s sure to make you...
Sink your teeth into creativity in the Art Studio! Learn about the different types of animal teeth and how they help creatures eat, chew, and survive. Then, bring your favorite animal to life as you design and craft your own toothy puppet! It’s a hands-on mix of art and science that’s sure to make you...
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....
Learn about plants of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about the plants and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. We have a chance of seeing early spring wildflowers following the rains we received in the fall. We will hike 1-2 miles roundtrip...
Join Ranger Nikki on a walk to see what’s growing and blooming in our beautiful Sonoran Desert. Learn about the Sonoran Desert in springtime with a chance to see wildflowers and blooming shrubs. Late fall rains provided a start for the flower season so there may be a continuation of blooms or even a second...
Learn all about the resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about identification, behavior, and ecology of our Sonoran Desert birds during this guided hike. We will hike about 2.5 miles roundtrip on the Dragonfly Trail at Spur...
Sink your teeth into creativity in the Art Studio! Learn about the different types of animal teeth and how they help creatures eat, chew, and survive. Then, bring your favorite animal to life as you design and craft your own toothy puppet! It’s a hands-on mix of art and science that’s sure to make you...
Join our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado habitat! These walks are for everyone: experts, novices, and people who have never gone birding in their entire life. What to Know Before You Go: Bring water and wear sunscreen and shoes for walking. Groups usually travel slowly, over varying...
Sink your teeth into creativity in the Art Studio! Learn about the different types of animal teeth and how they help creatures eat, chew, and survive. Then, bring your favorite animal to life as you design and craft your own toothy puppet! It’s a hands-on mix of art and science that’s sure to make you...
Sink your teeth into creativity in the Art Studio! Learn about the different types of animal teeth and how they help creatures eat, chew, and survive. Then, bring your favorite animal to life as you design and craft your own toothy puppet! It’s a hands-on mix of art and science that’s sure to make you...
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....
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....
Every 4th Monday of the month • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (doors open 9:45 AM) Just $12 admission includes: Entry + skate rental Hands-on STEM lesson (Science, Tech, Engineering & Math!) (1 hour) Super fun roller skating adventure (2 Hours) Add a pizza slice + small drink for only $5 🍕🥤 Perfect for home school families—turn skating into a learning blast! Over 1,000,000...
This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters / 27 ft) telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...
Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
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....
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....
Prepare with Pedro: Home Fire Safety is a 30-minute educational storytime that reinforces how to be prepared and take action for home fires. Presented by The American Red Cross. Geared for grades K-2. Disclaimer(s) Ticketed Event Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start. No Large Groups Please note we cannot accommodate...
Join the Phoenix Zoo at Homeschool Days for a morning dedicated to homeschool families and groups. The morning will be filled with STEM based learning stations, animal interactions and exploring science-based careers. Stations will feature bat surveying, big cat identification, conservation projects the Phoenix Zoo is a part of, and more! Participants will have full...
Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
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...
Experience the night sky inside a mobile planetarium from Embry-Riddle—stars & planets up close! Ages 6 - 11 Part of the Verde Valley SciTech Festival, a month-long celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), featuring free events across the Verde Valley. Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see...
Mélanie Astles is coming to town! Join us on Saturday, February 28th to meet Mélanie, race our drones in hangar 1, and practice your paper airplane construction skills in preparation for...
The Childcare & Babysitting Safety (CABS) course, helps build confidence, self-esteem and skills necessary to care for infants and children on a daily basis and in emergency situations. Topics include: starting your business, communicating with parents, relating to children, key safety, care-giving, and first aid tips. Students receive a workbook and a 2 year CABS...
Step into the Jurassic Sandpit and dig into dino-sized adventures all month long! Young paleontologists can uncover hidden “fossils” using brushes, scoops, and magnifying glasses. This hands-on pretend play experience invites kids to investigate, imagine, and unearth prehistoric treasures right in the Children’s Garden.
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....
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. You might even find some dino-themed items to build with for Dinosaur Month!