Explore the arboretum this summer with our Docents on a golf cart tour! We invite you to join us for an hour long cart ride to some of our most scenic spots of the arboretum. Our knowledgeable Docents will give you insights into our collections and take you to the best photo ops the gardens...
Beat the heat and pamper your creative side: Paint cactus and other desert plants still-life indoors at the Garden. Explore watercolor and paint spines, pleats and the back-lit glow of a barrel cactus; the roundness and pleats of a saguaro; negative space and the jaunty prickly pear. Instructed by Christin Quissell. Garden admission included with...
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 feed our capybaras and learn from their care team about what it takes to care for such unique animals. Feel the texture of their fur...
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 the penguin exhibit. This encounter will give you the opportunity to find out what it takes to care for these incredible animals. Learn fun facts...
Learn about Gardening for Butterflies and which desert native and non-native plants, shrubs, trees, and groundcovers attract specific species of butterflies. We’ll also learn about how you can create a...
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...
Get creative with beans, grains, and seeds in this unique art program for adults! Participants will design textured, eye-catching artwork using a variety of natural materials to create colorful patterns and one-of-a-kind designs. This relaxing hands-on craft is a fun way to explore creativity. First come first served, while supplies last. Ages 18+
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 care for our amazing marine mammals, and see what goes in to training them. You will be able to get an individual or group photo,...
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 team what it takes to raise and care for such a unique animal. Feel the texture of her hair and take a selfie with our...
Step into the fascinating world of the Sonoran Desert with our educational table, “Skins and Skulls.” Discover the rich biodiversity of this unique ecosystem as we showcase what desert creatures left behind for us to find, providing a hands-on learning experience. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this exhibit is a non-structured come-and-go display table; restrooms...
Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of kilometres below the surface, with no light, no air, and very little water, in pores and fissures of hard rock, scientists have found an enormous biodiversity of micro-organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. The Dark Biosphere challenges everything we thought we knew and challenges us to rethink not...
Come meet Ranger Kevin from 3:00pm to 4:30pm. Whether you are looking for great trail recs, wanting to know more about our fabulous park system, or trying to identify the weird critter you saw the other day, this Ranger is here to help! There’s also a table loaded with cool things to inspect like bones, feathers, snake sheds, cactus...
Hummingbird banding sessions at Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast are open to members of SABO and guests of the B&B at no charge, though donations are appreciated. Only two (2) parking spaces are available for visitors who are not guests of Casa de San Pedro B&B, and registration is required. Casa de San...
This talk will be in Spanish with no English translation. Short Takes son clases de 15 a 30 minutos que se enfocan en una sola idea, con información clara y práctica que te ayudará a tener más éxito en tu jardín. Cada mes trae nuevas oportunidades para nosotros en nuestros jardines. Debido a que la...
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 cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages
Enjoy an easy-paced walk with Ranger Nikki to enjoy the sunset over the lake and watch the rising full moon peek over the horizon. We will walk along Roadrunner Trail to the Discovery Center parking lot, with its great views, and return by walking along the asphalt road. The walk is approximately one mile total....
Ranger Olivia will lead you on an evening walk to enjoy a peaceful evening in the desert as the full moon rises. We will also keep an eye and ear...
Descubre la magia y la majestuosidad de la luna llena que sale sobre el paisaje del desierto, siguiendo la famosa puesta de sol de Arizona que envuelve las montañas. Esta caminata de 1.8 millas (2.9 km) sigue secciones de los senderos Claymine, Overton y Go John, formando un circuito. El terrena es rocosa con una subida de 300 pies...
Come watch the full moon rise over the spectacular saguaros of the Sonoran Desert. We’ll be walking the Ford Canyon and Waddell trails for a roughly 2-mile jaunt, enjoying the beauty of a landscape silvered by the moon and stars. Trail is easy-moderate, so expect some loose rock and/or uneven terrain and a minor amount of elevation change. Please...
The hike will follow the Dragonfly trail for 2 miles through cottonwood trees and saguaro cacti. The trail is rated as easy with only a few sections rock and short inclines. All hikers should come with water, a flashlight, and sturdy shoes. Hikers that have balance difficulty are encouraged bring hiking poles. There is no water or...
Zoo By Moonlight is an evening event held at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary from May through September. It provides a great opportunity to see the Sanctuary's nocturnal residents. Enjoy our Clouded Leopards, wolves, coyotes and much more by the light of the full moon. It's a howling good time! Don't forget to bring your flashlights, your...
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. Bring your flashlight or UV light to hunt for fluorescent arachnids. Participants will meet at Red-tailed Hawk Pavilion. Parents will need to register and attend...