Each year the Sedona Hummingbird Festival has featured hummingbird banding demonstrations led by a team of licensed master hummingbird banders. Hummingbirds are carefully caught and fitted with a tiny, uniquely...
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN ARIZONA TO SEE HUMMINGBIRDS! Tickets are available NOW for the Sedona Hummingbird Festival!Festival Dates are July 28, 29, and 30thLast day to buy tickets online is July...
You should see higher elevation birds such as broad-tailed hummingbird, acorn woodpecker, house wren, white-breasted nuthatch, western tanager, cordilleran flycatcher. Also, a chance for Rivoli's hummingbird and warblers like painted redstart, red-faced, & grace's. Early Morning Bird Trips: Birders had the opportunity to visit different habitats; tickets are reasonably priced, but reservations are required...
This is not a hummingbird trip, but you should see common black hawk, bridled titmouse, bell's vireo, brown-crested flycatcher, wood duck, and probably the most species of any trip. Also, chances for zone-tailed hawk, osprey, and water birds. Early Morning Bird Trips: Birders had the opportunity to visit different habitats; tickets are reasonably priced,...
A variety of birds along the Verde River. Easy walk completely in shade with possibility of owls, hawks, and riparian species. Early Morning Bird Trips: Birders had the opportunity to visit...
Vortex, views, birds, and meditation -take in the panoramic views of Sedona and see birds like crissal thrasher, juniper titmouse, canyon towhee, woodhouse scrub jay. After that, take time to clear your mind and meditate at a few of the stops. Early Morning Bird Trips: Birders had the opportunity to visit different habitats; tickets...
Visit our Geology Room and observe the cross section of Jerome and it’s geological evolution. Then head over to our craft table and create your own geologic sand pour inspired by those dioramas. Activity is available July 16-31, 2023 during regular park hours and is included with paid admission.
Summer Storytimes are back this summer. The Garden invites kids five and younger and their caregivers to enjoy different nature-themed books each week, and partake in songs and playtime while immersed in the Garden. Included with general admission. Location: Weisz...
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Presented by Rick Taylor, Author With 17 documented species in recent history, Arizona hosts a wider variety of hummingbirds than any other region of the United States. Habitat preferences play a major role in creating this cornucopia of diversity and abundance. Rick's talk will cover the polychrome males, as well as identification clues that distinguish...
For those who can’t get enough of our African penguins, we invite you to join us for an exclusive up close and personal Penguin Encounter. Go behind the scenes with...
Put on your swimsuit, OdySea Aquarium wetsuit and SeaTREK helmet and get ready to dive in! Our certified guides will take you deep into one of our largest underwater environments in this truly immersive experience where you’ll be surrounded by thousands of colorful and curious marine life from the Indo-Pacific region of the world. WHAT YOU...
Presented by Susan Bonfield, Director of Environment for the Americas The Rufous Hummingbird, which has been described as belligerent and even a bully, has experienced dramatic population declines of more...
This 30-minute Behind the Scenes Tour is dedicated entirely to Sharks. Your tour will take you to the top of Shark Waters, one of our largest exhibits, where you’ll step...
Presented by Gamini Ratnavira, Renowned Wildlife Artist Gamini will be painting the astounding Marvelous Spatuletail live on stage from start to finish. The Marvelous Spatuletail is an endangered hummingbird that is...
**This is a shortened version of our Facility tour due to the extreme heat. Guests will still see most of the facility and get to have interactions with the reptiles! 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...
Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team an OdySea Aquarium Team Member to learn specifics about sloth behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we can do our part to help this incredible species and our rainforests. Tour Fee: $69.95 | General Admission Is Required. | Minimum Age 8 FAQ...
Presented by Kate McLaughlin. Master Bander Researcher Kate McLaughlin, Founder and Director of the Alaska Hummingbird Banding Project, a 501 c(3) scientific and educational non-profit, will discuss the life history and current status of rufous hummingbirds and her work operating the northernmost hummingbird banding stations in the world. Biography Currently based in Cordova, Kate McLaughlin...
Presented by Alice Madar, Photographer and Birder Peru is home to nearly 120 species of hummingbird, 14 of which live nowhere else. Alice Madar will share photos and stories from her recent three-week safari in the Peruvian Andes, where she observed more than 50 species of hummingbirds and photographed most of them, including the Marvelous Spatuletail...