Dr. Rick Potts, the exhibition curator and director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History Human Origins Program, will give a lecture about the latest research in human evolution and an overview of the Origins exhibition. Space is limited.
Trip difficulty: Easy. 1.5 miles on flat paths. Trip duration no more than 2.5 hours. No water on site but port a pot is at parking lot. We’ll do a figure 8 loop walk near the old clubhouse and driving range of this abandoned 200 acre golf course. Driving directions: Take Tangerine Rd. east, turn...
ODYSEA AQUARIUM IS THE PLACE TO VISIT FOR FESTIVE FUN ALL MONTH LONG! Voyager Transforms into a Festive Holiday “Ride-Thru” Experience Festive lighting, music, and décor change with each rotation as you ride through custom-themed exhibits featuring graceful stingrays and sea turtles, playful sea lions, and majestic sharks. Included with admission. SeaTREK Santa Returns!...
oin our local interpretive guides for a hike to the Romero Ruins. With this program, you'll walk through one thousand years of Hohokam history in 90 minutes. Meet at the Romero Ruins ramada on the first and third Monday of each month at 9 a.m., starting November 6 and continuing through March. Expect 77 steep steps to the...
Stop by one of our many Discovery Stations, and participate in hands-on activities with volunteers to learn about the animals and plants of the Sonoran Desert. Free with Admission
November 24 - January 7 This holiday season, step into the enchanting ‘Glistening Gardens’ at Butterfly Wonderland. This seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with family and friends through an all-new illuminated holiday display inside the Conservatory. Thousands of lights line the garden paths in this cozy, lush indoor setting....
Dr. Rick Potts, the exhibition curator and director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History Human Origins Program, will give a lecture about the latest research in human evolution and an overview of the Origins exhibition. Space is limited.
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...
10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Explore the Garden with a docent and learn how plants have adapted to the desert environment. See the Garden’s living collection with plants from around the world and the Sonoran Desert and their fascinating survival strategies in this arid climate. Walk away with a new appreciation for the...
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...
Join us for the grand opening of Exploring Human Origins: What Does It Mean to be Human?, a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institute that invites viewers of all ages to explore to learn about the milestones in the evolutionary journey of becoming human. Light refreshments will be served.
There’s ‘snow place like Reid Park Zoo for the holidays! December 2– 23, Encore Nights: December 26 – 30 and January 2 – 7 Ready, Set, Glow! ZooLights: Holiday Magic, presented by Tucson Electric Power, returns with thousands of enchanting lights, mesmerizing light shows, and displays and holly jolly fun for all ages. Stop in...