Follow animal tracks. Identify animal homes. Learn about creatures from around the globe and explore their unique habitats and extreme adaptations. All Riparian Camps take place in the Southeast...
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, come let your curiosity blossom. This is an accessible program. All Ages
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...
Join us for Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park Career Camp! If you are considering working with exotic animals as a career path, this is the perfect opportunity to...
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...
A crime has been committed and it’s up to you to crack the case! Each day brings a new mystery to unravel as you dust for fingerprints, analyze fibers and...
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...
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...
Learn all about aquatic and terrestrial animals that are dependent on the oceans and their surrounding ecosystems. This camp will explore some of the unique characteristics of animals, including their...
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...
Crazy Chemworks and Underground Explorers camps combined! Crazy Chemworks: Crazy Chemworks lets kids shake up a flask of fun in the lab as a junior chemist! They get familiar with...
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...
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...
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...
This week campers investigate the Arboretum to uncover the many animals that call it home, from tiny insects and hidden amphibians to mammals that move through forests and fields. Through...
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...
A disgruntled employee has set a computer virus loose! Can you shut it down in 20 minutes before the dinosaurs are set loose? Ages 6 - 12
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 13: What Makes a Dinosaur? Ages 5 - 7
If you love to garden but don't want to devote much time, energy, or just plain muscle power to a garden, native plants are for you! You can transform your...
Kids learn about archaeology and the techniques scientists use to excavate long lost cities! They discover ancient civilizations and the tools and artifacts they used in everyday life! They also...
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...
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...