Registration for this trip is free. Trip Rating: Easy/Moderate. Walking Distance: 3 miles. Elevation Gain: 25 feet. Ground Conditions: Rocky Trails. We’ll bird Sabino Canyon Recreation Area walking a loop that includes both Sonoran desert upland and Sabino Creek riparian area. Meet at the ramada by the Visitor’s Center at 5700 N Sabino Canyon Road....
Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens of Historic Canoa Ranch with Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners. Designed for ages 12 and up
Ages 6 - 7 The Keeper Program is designed to give children too young to participate in our Adult Volunteer Program a chance to learn and work at PHS. Each day is three hours long and does have a specific outline of activities & expectations. After check-in, the keepers & their counselor will gather together, review the rules...
Ages 8 - 11 Focuses on a specific group of animals and includes physical activity and art, math, science, & technology orientated activities. They will also participate in animal care,...
Meet other nature-loving families as we take a leisurely stroll observing nature and learning fun facts about specific zoo trails. During each tour, the guide will feature the unique horticulture, look for wildlife, and stop at zoo exhibits. This tour is great for out-of-town families wanting to know more about Arizona and the Phoenix Zoo...
Have a question about local gardening, local insects, and local plants? Come ask a master gardener your questions the first Friday of each month from 12-2 and learn about all these at more! Registration not required.
The Sounds of Life by Karen Bakker How Digital Technology Is Bringing Us Closer to the Worlds of Animals and Plants Sitting in the Highlands Center ramada while the wind rustles through the ponderosa pine needles and a robin chirps, there is a moment of silent contemplation. Natural history is complicated – personal...
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...
Ages 16+ Do you ever wonder what happens during a death investigation or how you can become a coroner? Come spend an evening with retired coroner, Ron Crawford. During this presentation we will be discussing various forms of death and other explicit topics. This presentation also includes graphic photos. This content may be upsetting or...
A Wild Night Benefiting Reid Park Zoo Join Reid Park Zoo for the must-attend social event of the fall, ZOOcson. This year’s gala is a 30th Anniversary Celebration and will feature Tucson’s favorite restaurants, auctions, animal ambassador presentations, and live music! Enjoy a specialty cocktail as you outbid your friends for a chance to win...
Witness Catalina State Park’s nocturnal wildlife and stargaze on a one-mile, guided night hike on the Nature Trail. You’ll learn fun facts about the Sonoran Desert’s nocturnal animals like scorpions, coyotes, and bats. When the stars come out, experience a guided constellation tour featuring a variety of cultures and astronomy facts. Please bring a flashlight,...