Join experienced birder and Park Volunteer Tom Locascio—a proud member of the Audubon Society and Sun City Birding Club—for a guided bird walk through Estrella Mountain Regional Park. After the walk,...
The hike will cover 2.5 miles at a slow leisurely pace with frequent stops to talk about plants, animals, history, and native peoples that called the region home. This hike will be in full sun. hikers should come prepared with sturdy shoes, protective clothes, sunscreen, and plenty of water. Hiking poles can be helpful in...
Before the Preserve was a reality, part of this land was a ranch, the historic Brown’s Ranch. Join us to explore this historical place, full of memories of a different way of life and hear the stories of the people who lived here not long ago. The hike is about 3.0-mile round trip on a...
Join us in celebrating our community’s connection to nature! This fun and free community festival celebrates urban wildlife and nature. Come learn about the Salt River’s diverse ecosystem, volunteer to...
The CyberTracker Track and Sign Certification is an internationally applied, professional-level certification used to promote wildlife tracking and knowledge. This two-day field experience is both an assessment and a training,...
Build your creativity and your connection with nature in this beginning nature journaling class. Participants will learn journaling skills indoors before heading outdoors to begin their journals. Ages 12 -...
Take a global look of the importance of plants and their physical properties and how they were used throughout the centuries to aid in man’s wellbeing. We will start globally...
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...
Discover natural ways to create a cozy home sanctuary and support vitality as the days grow shorter. This hands-on session introduces a selection of essential oils, nourishing herbs, and warming...
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...
Unplug and join us for a day of digital detox, fresh air, fun, and adventure! Desert Foothills Land Trust presents the 13th annual Desert Discovery Day, a fun-filled day of...
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
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...
Agaves have long been recognized for their importance in Mesoamerica, but their significance to Indigenous peoples north of the U.S.–Mexico border has only recently gained broader attention. Research shows that...
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...
Ranger Derik will have a table set up in the main lobby of the nature center with animal pelts, skulls and other natural artifacts from throughout the desert south west....
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...
Celeste loves dinosaurs. With the wise Moon as her guide, she embarks on a magical journey through time to witness their rise, their incredible transformations and the cataclysm that ended...
Discover the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most remarkable dogs. Narrated by Chris Evans, this program showcases dogs trained in dangerous jobs, including water and...
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...
Water is a scarce resource especially in the desert environment we encounter in Arizona. Come learn about how the Colorado River Water Rights shared between seven states in the west...