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...
Join us for a week, all about animals! Explore animal classifications, adaptations and habitats! Connect outdoors through play and learn how to Help Out Wild Life (HOWL)! All campers meet...
Explore the many habitats of animals around the world and identify what an animal needs to both survive and thrive in the wild. Campers will then get to design and...
How does the Phoenix Zoo design homes for animals? Campers will learn all about how to build an exhibit in the Zoo, Species Survival Plans, and how zoos design spaces...
Did you know there are animals at the Zoo that guests don’t get to see? Join us this week as we explore the Phoenix Zoo’s work in conserving species native...
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 guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible. All Ages
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,...
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...
There are endless mysteries to explore in nature. In this camp, we will look into the science behind it all. Campers will investigate the wonders of the outdoors through experiments,...
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,...
How can we be superheroes for the plants and animals around us? Through nature exploration and hands-on activities, campers will discover everyday actions that they can do to protect the...
Admire the incredible diversity of animals in the Sonoran Desert! Each day focuses on a different animal taxonomic group as campers explore what makes each group unique, learn about conservation...
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,...
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...
Get ready for a wild ride through Earth’s most extreme adventures! In Nature Unleashed, campers will shake things up with earthquake simulations, create mini volcano eruptions, and explore the swirling...
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...
Adventure awaits outdoors! Campers aged 6 and up will explore some of Flagstaff’s favorite natural spaces including Buffalo Park, Fat Man’s Loop, and Mt. Elden. Through hiking, observation, nature journaling,...
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...
The Junior Entomology Academy promotes the education of entomology for kids ages 6 – 10 years-old. Our mission is to inspire a love of bugs in the next generation of...
Are you interested in learning about how mammals and reptiles work together in different ecosystems? This is the camp for you! This camp has an exciting mix of both mammal...
This week-long camp focuses on the different environments, aka Biomes, that various reptiles live in! Each day will focus on a different biome including Aquatic, Grassland, Forest, Desert and Tundra. Reptiles...
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,...
During this 5-day camp, your camper will have an exciting week of sensory exploration as they experience Reid Park Zoo using their five senses, discovering along the way how animals...
Plants are stranger than you think! At Weird Plant Science Camp, campers dive into the unexpected side of the plant world, from bizarre seed pods and surprising plant chemistry to...
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....
Experience the opportunity of a lifetime with our Capybara Encounter! Come meet Chewy or BB and their care team at Shipwreck Cove. This encounter will give you the opportunity to...
Experience the best dressed encounter opportunity at Wildlife World Zoo! Meet one of our endangered African Penguins and their trainers in the Wild and Wonderful aquarium building in front of...
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+
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...
Have you ever wanted to meet one of our Sea Lions up close and personal? Join us for a WILD encounter at Wildlife World Zoo! Learn what it takes to...
Have you ever wanted to meet a sloth? Come meet Luna and her care team. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed Luna and learn from her care...
Step into virtual reality and experience amazing worlds like never before! During these 15-minute VR sessions, participants will use Meta Quest headsets to explore immersive dinosaur encounters in Jurassic World or virtually...
The saguaro celebrates events and faces challenges throughout its life. A biologist explains how it provides shelter and substance for wildlife; when it flowers; its growth patterns; and how it...
Join us in the Red Hills Visitor Center to discover various plant species native to the Sonoran Desert and learn how indigenous peoples traditionally used them for food and medicine....
July 6: Painting with Dino Ages 5 - 7
This summer, let your little ones dive into a world of creativity and fun at our mini summer camp designed specifically for preschoolers. This 4-day camp is the perfect place...
Get ready for a wild ride through Earth’s most extreme adventures! In Nature Unleashed, campers will shake things up with earthquake simulations, create mini volcano eruptions, and explore the swirling...
Are you a budding Paleontologist? Study the past through fossils! Touch real fossils and create model fossils of your own! Learn about types of dinosaurs, how they lived, and what...
This class is inspired by the 'Escape Room' concept, but no one gets locked in a room. Instead, we are trying to use our clues to break into our boxes...
Set sail on an unforgettable marine biology adventure! Young ocean explorers will "adopt" their very own plush sea turtle, perform hands-on health checks, discover the difference between sea turtle species,...
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...
This is not about the University of Arizona’s teams nor is it about your mom’s house cat! Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the four types...
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
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...
Discover the nocturnal wildlife that fills our night sky. Walk along the rim to learn about Grand Canyon's only flying mammal - bats - and their key role. This program...