Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Walk
Learn about the Sonoran Desert in this special area that showcases not only the “greatest hits” of a desert habitat but also life that is unique to a riparian environment....
Learn about the Sonoran Desert in this special area that showcases not only the “greatest hits” of a desert habitat but also life that is unique to a riparian environment....
Join us as we explore Splendido’s diverse birdlife on a guided walk. Discover colorful songbirds and hummingbirds, and engage in insightful discussions about bird behavior and conservation. We’ll conclude with a...
It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! We will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert of Maricopa County’s regional parks. The initiative...
Stop by our Star Bar and create a Creature of the Night! Twist, bend, and shape pipe cleaners into a creepy crawly spider, a nighttime bat, or a Halloween creature...
Join local origami artist, Charlie Humme, on the 2nd floor, as he teaches us how to make our very own origami bats for the Fall-tacular Month! 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...
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...
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...
It’s a Halloween edition of Lunch and Learn, where we’ll bust some myths about scaly, fuzzy, scratchy, venomous and outright pokey critters that are often misunderstood and get a high...
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...
October is spooky season, and the Sonoran Desert has some of the spookiest critters you can find anywhere! Snakes, scorpions, spiders, centipedes and bats all make their homes right here...
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...
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375...
Extreme Weather takes you to the front lines of our planet’s most intense natural forces—from melting glaciers and massive tornadoes to raging wildfires. Stunning visuals and expert insight reveal how...
Hoover Dam and Glen Canyon Dam were constructed to control water flow down the Colorado River, produce hydroelectric power and provide recreational opportunities. We will review the history of the...
Come visit the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary's annual Gators and Ghouls event for a spooky family night of FUN! The PHS property will be open for guests to explore all of...
This talk explores the surprising connection between arachnology and astronomy. Black widow spider silk is prized for being stronger than steel, yet more resilient than the wire and thread available...