This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of all experience levels welcome! The Wetlands are located at 2511 W Sweetwater Drive. Limited to 12 participants per group. Leader: Donito...
We’ll cover a little piece of a whole bunch of trails! While briefly traveling across 5 different trails, you’ll tack roughly 2 miles onto your step tracker for the day. Our short loop will start from the Nature Center and take us Overton, Slate, Jasper, Go John, Clay Mine, and return us to Overton to...
This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of all experience levels welcome! The Wetlands are located at 2511 W Sweetwater Drive. Limited to 12 participants per group. Leader: Alex...
Visit Agua Caliente Park, a birding hotspot in Pima County. Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life. Offered FREE thanks to the generous support from the Friends of Agua Caliente. DIRECTIONS: Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road 85749 From Tucson - Take...
Visit Historic Canoa Ranch, a birding hotspot in Pima County. Canoa Ranch is a great place to do some birding. On this walk, we explore the pond, cienega, and surrounding desert of this hotspot. We expect to see an interesting combination of migrant and resident birds. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd.,...
Boyce Thompson Arboretum has been named an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society, serving as a habitat for numerous species of birds. Join our beginner-friendly guided walk to explore this unique landscape with a variety of bird species. Tours are subject to availability. Registration is first come, first serve. To register for a...
Discover the wonders of the Sonoran Desert with an unforgettable, hands-on learning adventure at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum — where science, wildlife, and nature come alive! Homeschoolers will enjoy a...
Do you have a child that loves gardening? This class is for kids in grades 3-5. It's fun, interactive, and educational! This hands-on learning tour lets your students travel through the worm farm while they help analyze environmental data to demonstrate that living things depend on land, water, and air to survive. Price: $25 (for...
Make a 3-dimensional spooky tree to celebrate this fall season. Ages 5 - 12
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...
This Week’s Book with Jim Weiss Storytelling: The Crow and the Pitcher This Week’s Activity: Handprint Crows Garden Story Time is back! Join us every Wednesday morning at 10:00 am in the Education Classroom for an interactive story session. Our weekly hour together features a mix of nature-themed stories, sensory activities, and crafts. Held rain...
We will have daily programs and presentations that will be advertised in the lobby upon your arrival for a different experience each visit. 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....
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
Nature Play & Story Time: Bats About Bats! Families will learn how desert bats live, including how they fly, sleep upside down, and use echolocation to find food. Children will discover the important role bats play in the desert ecosystem by controlling insect populations, and they’ll develop curiosity and understanding about these unique nighttime animals....
This is a nature-inspired class for children ages 2-5. Each session invites children to explore unique materials for art, construction, science, literacy, and more. Whether painting with mud, building with sticks, experimenting with water, or storytelling with found objects, children will engage in hands-on discovery that nurtures creativity, problem solving, and sensory exploration.
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...
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...
Celebrate the Fall season by making your very own 3D apples. Get creative with the color and shape of your apple. What would your apple taste like if you could eat it? Ages 5 - 12
Whether you’re a seasoned forager, a curious beginner, or someone interested in deepening your connection to the local landscape, this class offers an engaging and informative experience. Participants will explore what “native edible” means from ecological, regional, and cultural perspectives, gaining insight into how these plants have been traditionally used and their role in supporting...
Welcome to the 2026-2027 edition of the Tumamoc Author Series, a collaboration between Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill, the Southwest Center and the University of Arizona Press. In this third year, we continue the tradition of bringing original, diverse visions of the Southwest and engaging in lively conversations with our fellow Tumamoc pilgrims. On October...
Enjoy A Bewitching Evening! On Wednesday, October 21, join us for Sensory Night! This evening will have no flashing lights or loud music, and a limited capacity of attendees. Dig...
Join Ranger Eric to look for scorpions and other nocturnal wildlife on an easy to moderate hike along the Waterfall Trail. The first 0.5-mile is paved and barrier-free, but the...