Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens of Historic Canoa Ranch. Join Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners to explore the variety of themed gardens within the ranch headquarters....
Who cleans up after the animals? Who makes sure they are healthy and happy? Join us to discover the answer to these questions and so much more! Kindergarten July 28 - August 1 Summer Camp Zoo 2025 Have you ever wanted to work at a zoo? A wide variety of people and skills are...
Did you know that the Phoenix Zoo helps conserve wildlife all around the world? Discover what the Zoo does and how you can be part of conservation no matter who...
Who are the most valuable players at the Zoo? The answer may surprise you! Join us as we figure out the roles that both people and animals play at the...
How can you be part of the Zoo’s team? This summer, explore how the Phoenix Zoo helps wildlife and how you can make a difference, too! Grades 1 - 2 July 28 - August 1 Summer Camp Zoo 2025 Have you ever wanted to work at a zoo? A wide variety of people...
We’re celebrating our art-themed Summer Reading Challenge by offer a new art kit every two weeks! All kits include supplies and instructions. Each kit is available starting on the date...
Get out early and beat the summer heat! Join a ranger for a short stroll and chat in our cactus garden. Come learn about a variety of topics including the iconic saguaro cactus and other plants of the Sonoran Desert! Meets in front of the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center. Accessible program.
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...
(AM - JUNIORS) Draw, Code & Play with Root Robotics The Root Coding Robot was created by the same company famous for the Roomba vacuum. The Root's kid-friendly coding interface helps younger campers learn the basics of robotic programming. The Root can be programmed to move, light up, play sound, and even draw various geometric...
This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
Children explore the inside of the body and learn about the organ systems and the cells that it's composed of. They discover cool chemical reactions, and how to solve a...
Campers will develop not only a better understanding for our oceans and their inhabitants, but what we can do to help protect them and preserve our planet. This camp will...
Are you looking for an introduction to volunteer work in the animal field? This is the perfect camp for you! You will be assisting with animal care, cleaning, and more! This week-long camp is structed much like the "Keepers Program". Campers must be ready to work inside/outside to aid in the cleaning of animal enclosures, redesign...
Join us for a week of reptile fun! This is the perfect introduction into learning about all groups of reptiles; snakes, tortoises, turtles, lizards, crocodilians, and MORE! The best way to learn about the animals is from the animals themselves! Each day includes activities that are STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math) oriented, but...
Reid Park Zoo is home to animals of all ages. During the week, your camper will discover how animals learn and grow through play. Engaging activities will help campers explore the important roles animals have once they become adults and better understand how the Zoo cares for animals throughout the different stages of growing up and growing older. Grades 3...
Children explore the inside of the body and learn about the organ systems and the cells that it's composed of. They discover cool chemical reactions, and how to solve a crime, in this hands-on summer science adventure! Grades K - 6 Monday, July 28, 2025 - Friday, August 1, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join a Park Ranger on the outside shaded patio overlooking the magnificent saguaro forest to learn a little about the unique diversity of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. 30 minutes. Wheelchair accessible.
Enjoy koi fish feeding in the Conservatory every morning as aquatic experts share their knowledge about this unique and beautiful species. Meet “Hoover”, and the important role he plays in...
US Fish & Wildlife Service will offer a presentation on the behavior, adaptions, conservation, habitat ecology, and folklore pertaining to our native venomous reptiles. Human safety and first aid strategies...
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a one hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing seasons, man's impact on nature, how nature inspires writers and poets, rare and endangered species, or Indigenous people's use of plants and animals. Program duration:...
Join a Park Ranger at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center for a quick presentation about Glen Canyon. Topics vary.
Join a ranger in our visitor center exhibit area to learn about a rotating selection of topics around the Sonoran Desert and Saguaro National Park. Drop in any time from 1pm-1:30pm. Accessible program.
Children explore the inside of the body and learn about the organ systems and the cells that it's composed of. They discover cool chemical reactions, and how to solve a crime, in this hands-on summer science adventure! Grades K - 6 Monday, July 28, 2025 - Friday, August 1, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Join a park ranger at the Red Hills Visitor Center for a theater presentation about Saguaro National Park’s unique cultural, historical and natural resources. Presentations vary daily depending on the Ranger hosting, but a few popular ones go over: wildlife in the park, plants in the park (including saguaros), local indigenous culture, park history and even...
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program - presented daily at 2:30 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and the science behind the landscape. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. Grand Canyon is one-mile deep, up...
Join a ranger for a Sunset Talk to explore the complex layers of Grand Canyon’s history, ecology, geology, and more during this 30 to 45-minute program. During the summer of 2025, Sunset Talks by park...