Participate in our exhilarating and captivating Chandler Nature Center Camp. Kids will explore the natural world through arts and crafts, hikes when weather permits, physical activities, experiments, cooking projects, and...
This summer we celebrate 25 years of Nature Camp with a theme grounded in curiosity, connection, and discovery. Each week invites campers to explore the natural world through time: learning...
Join us for a casual walk and talk through our ethnobotanical garden to learn some sharp facts about the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest flower,...
Safari Camp is unlike any other camp, giving your child the opportunity to gain hands on experience with exotic animals. With Arizona’s largest exotic animal collection, Aquarium & Safari Park,...
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,...
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...
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...
Learn all about amazing animals and wildlife conservation in Zoology and HOLD LIVE ANIMALS! In this hands-on camp, nerds will embark on a journey to discover the wonders of the...
Take a tour around the world exploring the planet’s diverse animal habitats and the animals that rely on them. Explore ecosystems within each habitat and learn how all of the...
What’s lurking beneath the surface? In this camp we’ll explore the science of caves, depths of the ocean, layers of the Earth, and more mysterious locations. Be prepared to learn...
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 these academic...
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 these academic...
Journey back in time this summer with Dinosauria: Science of the Lost World, an immersive, science-packed camp where young explorers will uncover the mysteries of Earth's prehistoric past! From the...
During this 5-day camp, your camper will go on a journey around the world from right here in Tucson. Campers will see firsthand animals that live in all different places,...
What do the health of animals, the environment, and people have in the common? A whole lot, it turns out! Campers in grades 6-8 will learn about the One Health...
Get ready to look up! At Bird Discovery Camp, campers dive into the incredible world of birds through unforgettable, up-close experiences This camp offers a structured, science-based exploration of birds...
Walk with a park ranger along our paved walking path as the park comes alive around you, where rustling trees and blooming wildflowers frame glimpses of the parks remarkable wildlife....
Learn about Montezuma Castle with a Ranger talk. Meet at the amphitheater seating are, located 100 yards from the visitor center along the loop trail. Ages 6+
In this special Summer Reading Story Time we read books, sing songs and do an activity while we learn about the ice age and the animals that inhabited it. ...
Go backstage and meet some of our animal ambassadors and their friendly keepers. This up-close experience will fill your camera roll as well as your heart. Learn many fun facts...
Join us for an exciting, hands-on program with the Maricopa County Department of Air Quality. Young scientists will learn about air quality and make their own particle pollution collectors to...
Can you save a secret, vital recipe before Pompeii is lost to time? Ages 6 - 12
Celebrate America 250 by meeting the resilient reptiles that are true icons of the Southwest. In this live indoor demonstration, Ranger Jacque will introduce you to our animal ambassadors—including snakes and gila monsters—sharing their...
June 29: Dinosaur Eggs Ages 5 - 7
Learn about several mammals from the Ice Age. Discuss their adaptations and create your own mammal. Ages 8-18
Enjoy this family-friendly talk to learn more about the amazing animals that call Grand Canyon home - presented daily at 2 pm. Meet in front of Verkamp's Visitor Center. The...
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...
Come by and uncover the mystery of Tutankhamun’s mask! Learn all about the young pharaoh and his iconic burial mask, then create your own version to decorate and take home....
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and...
Join us for an afternoon filled with creativity, fun, and lots of LEGO! Get ready for some Dinosaur themed LEGO challenges! Ages 6 - 12
Look above! Is it a bird or a pterodactyl? Kids ages 6 to 12 will uncover the mystery of birds, beaks, and bones, from modern day raptors to extinct dinosaurs....
Kids and families, come on in this evening for a Summer Challenge RAWR-ing good time! Make some cool dinosaur crafts, play the Hot Potato-inspired Scorching Dinosaur Egg game, try your...
New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with...
Celebrate the America 250 milestone by experiencing one of the desert’s most iconic sights! Join Ranger Jacque for a guided evening hike to witness the Strawberry Moon rise over the Mazatzal Mountains—a celestial event that has...
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening hike under the stars. Join Ranger Kevin for an approximately 1.5-mile hike on the Black Rock Loop trail. Trail is rated easy, so expect...
Spend the night exploring Veterans Oasis Park after dark. You’ll discover the sights and sounds of nocturnal wildlife, observe the full moon, and talk astronomy as you hike the park....