Pinal County Animal Care and Control will bring 10 shelter dogs available for walking the Nature Loop with you to enjoy nature, meet new people, get some exercise, and get...
Join a park guide on the Hunter Trail and enjoy 360-degree views from the top of Picacho Peak. This is a challenging hike that involves steep switchbacks, rock scrambles, climbing up several cableways and an elevation change of 1,600 feet. Meet at the Hunter Trailhead on the Barrett Loop. Register at the link below. Total distance is...
Join us for hands-on crafts, fun games, interactive nature and conservation booths, guided bird walks, and more family-friendly activities. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with nature at Rio Salado! Join us for...
Saturday February 14th is our next FREE NATURE WALK along the Rio Salado! Join the Liberty Wildlife team for a walk along the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area on the...
Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along...
Treat yourself and your loved ones to a day with your favorite Zoo animals as they delight in seasonal enrichment. Spend a day reveling in unique Zoo Keeper Experiences, crafting valentines, and indulge yourself with the Flamingo Grill’s famous pretzels. Feel the love all weekend long as the Zoo will be sprinkled with conservation hearts...
Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....
Learn how Reid Park Zoo cares for its herd of goats, from nutritious foods and tactile enrichment, to climbing structures and training. Get an up-close look at the features that allow wild goats to live among cliffs! Age: All participants must be 5 or older and at least one adult must attend. Time: Tours begin promptly...
The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated only during these events. The highlight is Arizona’s only fully operational ten-stamp ore crushing mill. The ten 1,000-lb...
Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from October to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn in a safe, engaging environment. Outdoor play isn’t just fun; it’s essential!...
Enjoy a 90-minute walk near the Tom’s Thumb trailhead to learn about the geology we see around us. Geology basics will be discussed as well as the processes that shaped...
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems. If you have been wondering when, what, where, and...
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.
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
This three-day program is for those who have completed Level 1. Participants will demonstrate their skills from Level 1 and caregiving is continued by learning about caring for a horse’s hooves and how to bathe a horse. Participants begin to develop riding skills that focus on basic control of a horse. Ages 7 - 14...
Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you! Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn...
This exclusive Cave Creek Museum adventure is a “must”! Cave Creek Museum has partnered with Rackensack Canyon Tours to bring Arizona’s one and only total gold mining experience to life. After seeing the interactive, action-packed Arizona Gold Mining Experience (AZGME), Gold Fever lovers break for lunch and return to Cave Creek Museum to leave promptly at...
This three-day series is a great introduction to horses and learning the basics of riding. This program will help you determine if horses are for you! Participants will learn safety...
Meet several of the Zoo’s animal Ambassadors during this semi-private encounter. During this experience, you will have the opportunity to get closer than you imagined with some awesome species. You’ll...
Arizona is home to a diverse array of poisonous and venomous creatures. More species of venomous reptiles are found here than in any other U.S. state. Many of these are little more than a painful inconvenience while the bite or sting of others can be a life-threatening event. Learn about these misunderstood animals and the...
Arizona is home to a diverse array of poisonous and venomous creatures. More species of venomous reptiles are found here than in any other U.S. state. Many of these are little more than a painful inconvenience while the bite or sting of others can be a life-threatening event. Learn about these misunderstood animals and the...
Unleash your creativity this Valentine’s Day amongst the inspiring beauty of Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Under the guidance of artist Carla Keaton, you will paint a unique masterpiece to take home. Whether you’re an experienced painter or picking up a brush for the first time, all skill levels are invited to join. All supplies are provided....
This three-day series is a wonderful opportunity to introduce your little one to our gentle equine. These hands-on caregiving classes include learning basic needs of a horse, grooming, feeding, an introduction to riding and more! This is a great time for you and your child to come and have fun with horses while learning safe...