Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to learn about Nature Journaling, an observational activity that immerses you in our natural world. This casual meet-up is perfect for those who enjoy going outside, sketching, observing nature and meeting fellow nature enthusiasts. The group meets at our park’s entrance at 7 am and explores a different...
This holiday, 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 amazing...
P.A. Seitts Preserve at Go John Canyon not only holds a sensitive riparian habitat, it is also rich in archaeology, mining, and ranching history. Join us as we explore this...
Registration fee: $35/member, $50/non-member* Trip difficulty: Moderate, some stairs and inclines; Walking Distance: About 1 to 1.5 miles; Trip Duration: 2 – 3 hours; Three pit toilets around the lake and one at the starting point in the picnic area. With 282 species reported through eBird at this medium-sized lake in the Pajarito Mountains you...
Join Ranger Nikki for a kid-friendly geology lesson and find out why rocks and minerals are so amazing! Click program title for more details. Ranger Nikki will lead you on...
Join a musical educator for a fun Sonoran Desert-themed story time. Learn fantastic facts, meet live critters, and be ready to move & sing to live music!
Wildlife photographer Henry Doyle recently visited Tucson for a week-long birding trip. Join him as he goes through is trip and the shots he took, from vermillion flycatchers to yellow-eyed juncos. Henry will also discuss the challenges of shooting in the desert as well as the unique opportunities presented in this unique environment. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link...
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...
Interested in learning about honey bees? Meet Connie Moore, Master Beekeeper with Honey Hive Farms. She will share her knowledge of the different types of honey bees within a colony and...
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!
Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland at The Valley’s favorite holiday tradition, ZooLights! Get in the holiday spirit as millions of twinkling lights transform the Zoo into a dazzling spectacle,...
Thousands of LED lights illuminate the trees and custom-built, oversized structures delight the senses. The light tunnel, dancing cypress trees, traditional punched-tin trees, a brand-new crescent moon, and a dazzling display of luminarias will wow you! Experience a holiday light show unlike any other in southern Arizona! Designed by nationally known public garden landscape architect Tres...