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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Wind Cave Fitness Hike

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Join Ranger Olivia on one last hike up to Wind Cave before 2025 is over!   Before you start making new resolutions for 2026, it is time to complete the ones you made for this year-ones like finally getting around to hiking wind cave. This hike is rated difficult with an elevation incline of about 812...

Free with Park Fee

Butterfly Wonderland: Glistening Gardens

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

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 all-new illuminated holiday display inside the Conservatory. Lights line the garden paths in this cozy, lush indoor setting. Fluttering butterflies take center stage, surrounded by sparkling,...

Free with Admission

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Little Keepers

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

Do you love feeding and interacting with reptiles? Sign up for this half-day camp to act like a volunteer with activities, interactions, and real animal care opportunities! 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...

$50.00

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Junior Tortoise Day Camp

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

Learn all about Turtles and Tortoises and what makes them different from each other! Tortoise day camp is filled with animal interactions, games, and fun crafts for all! Tortoise Day camp will focus on the main differences between turtles and tortoises. If you like to spend time outside with tortoises, this is the day for...

$75.00

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

October through April we are open to the public from 10am until 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free. We will have daily programs and presentations that will be advertised in the lobby upon your arrival for a different experience each visit.

Free – $10

Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/about-us/plan-your-visit/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card

$15.00

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Mysteries of the Unseen World

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

Mysteries of the Unseen World reveals the hidden wonders all around us—too fast, too slow, or too small for the naked eye. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science uncover a mind-blowing world you’ve never seen before. Audience: General, all ages Style: IMAX film adapted for planetarium + live star talk     All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets...

Free – $27

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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...

Free – $25

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Junior Ranger Family Hike

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Looking for something to do with the kids over winter break? You found it! Join Ranger Kevin for this roughly 1.5-mile hike on the Quail, Saddle and Baseline trails. Prior to the hike, we’ll talk about the Junior Ranger program, set up every young person with their own activity book, and then we’ll actually do...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: New Year’s Eve Scorpion Safari

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Ring out 2025 by joining Ranger Eric for a guided night hike this New Year’s Eve to look for nocturnal wildlife including scorpions! Our likelihood of seeing scorpions depends on the how cold it is, but we still have a chance at seeing them, as well as maybe mammals and owls. We have a decent...

Free with Park Fee