Join local guides for a tour of the Romero site and walk through 1000-years of indigenous Hohokam history in 90-minutes! Learn about the area’s ranching history and how the Hohokam made a living in the desert. Note: This trail has stairs and crosses a seasonal stream; be prepared to walk in ankle-deep water. No restrooms...

Explore the most significant archaeological geography in the United States. Our tour focuses on Puebloan archeological sites of southwest Colorado and northwestern New Mexico.  Ancestral Puebloans blended work and worship; they were master artisans, farmers, astronomers, traders, and skilled engineers, creating an extensive trade network throughout the San Juan Basin and beyond. Highlights include two...

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Join Ranger Kevin to learn about and document biodiversity in the park for the City Nature Challenge global Citizen Science competition that runs April 24-27th.   The City Nature Challenge is a global competition between cities to document biodiversity in regions around the world, taking place April 24-27th. Ranger Kevin will lead a hike with stops...

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 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 and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...

Join us as we read Plant the Tiny Seed by Christie Matheson and make a fun craft after! Materials provided. Registration required.

The San Pedro River, a narrow green oasis rippling through desert grassland, is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest and one of the most endangered. These 3-hour guided walks through desert grassland and among towering cottonwood trees will introduce you to the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in the...

Join Ranger Olivia to see and learn about the different types of native plants that are in not just our parks, but in Arizona.  April is Native Plant Month, and we are always ready to give our amazing native plants a little love. Come along and find out what makes our cactus, tree and shrub...

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

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 each month to create a simple craft that you can take home and enjoy. This month we will be creating a pressed flower bookmark.

An engaging and exclusive presentation of the town of Jerome, as told by long-time local, Henry Vincent, in an outdoor setting. Featuring an overview of the geology, United Verde Copper Co. and United Verde Extension mines, and the Douglas family.

Arizona Game and Fish join us to celebrate the amazing diversity of Arizona wildlife. You'll meet three fascinating animal ambassadors while exploring their unique adaptations and behaviors. Finish with a fun hands-on activity! Each month, kids ages 6-12 explore a new STEAM theme. Our hands-on projects provide a fun way to practice following directions, explore basic...

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...

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: Luke...

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...

Located in the Tucson Sky Islands Important Bird Area, Catalina State Park is home to 150+ species of birds. Experienced birding guides will help you spot and identify beautiful birds as you walk through the park for 3-4 hours. Bring binoculars and a birding field guide to enhance your experience! Guides are sold in the gift...

Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...

Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the lush desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the...

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Experience a piece of Arizona history. Get an opportunity to explore the Pendley Homestead Apple Packing Shed. A ranger will be available to answer any questions about the homestead's history. Come and see the Bean Cutler 1933 Sorter and Bean Cutler Polisher added in 1946. Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Resuming April 8,...

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Join us every Wednesday at 10 am in the Education Classroom for an interactive story session. This fun hour features nature-themed stories, songs, puppets, and sensory activities! Held rain or shine. Kids of all ages welcome, but we are geared toward infants through 7-year-olds. Registration is not necessary. Free with Garden Admission.

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 Ranger Olivia to learn what being a Junior Ranger means, and how you can earn your badge today! Click on program title for more details. This is a casual drop-in program, that gives you an opportunity to come and learn about how you can become a Junior Ranger on National Junior Ranger Day. This...

Bring your family and join Ranger Olivia on this slow-paced family friendly hike to become a Junior Ranger.   Come out to White Tank on National Junior Ranger Day to earn your Maricopa County Junior Ranger Badge. This hike will consist of completing our Junior Ranger guidebook along one of our trails with a Ranger and then taking...

Look for desert and migratory birds on this hike with Ranger Eric!   *Please note time change to 6:30-9:30am in anticipation of hotter than normal weather this spring! We may go shorter duration on this hike depending on the weather forecast. Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert and migrant birds on this walk with Ranger Eric in a...

Join Ranger Kevin for an informative hike about the native plants that call the Sonoran Desert home.   April is Native Plant Month, and we are always ready to give our amazing native plants a little love. Come along and find out what makes our cactus, tree and shrub species so special. Plus, we’ll talk about...

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

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 and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...

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 Ranger Olivia to see and learn about the different types of native plants that are in not just our parks, but in Arizona.   April is Native Plant Month, and we are always ready to give our amazing native plants a little love. Come along and find out what makes our cactus, tree and shrub species...

Join Ranger Kevin for a lunchtime look at one of the most amazing mammals on Earth – bats!   We're putting the spotlight on bats, one of the most successful, and most misunderstood, members of the animal kingdom. Did you know that Arizona is home to 29 species of bat? Or that echolocation is just one of...

Learn how to create a simple flower with yarn, pins, foam board, and duct tape! For teens.

Formerly known as STEAM Lab, this refreshed program brings nature and STEAM together in hands-on adventures! Interactive experiments and creative projects invite kids to explore, invent, and uncover the wonders around them, turning curiosity into a fun-filled learning adventure. Registration is required. Ages 6 - 12

The Moonlight Hike is among the most popular interpretive hikes at Red Rock State Park. Led by a naturalist, it gives hikers the rare opportunity to enjoy the sunset and moonrise from an overlook and return by the light of the moon, while also having the chance to learn about Sedona and its surrounding areas....

Look for scorpions and other nocturnal critters on this hike with Ranger Eric!   Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, owls, nightjars, mammals, and other nocturnal wildlife while hiking the Cottonwood Trail. We will likely see or hear wild burros (donkeys), or at least signs of them. The hike...

Southeastern Arizona is a paradise for birders. Join us for three full days exploring different elevation habitats as we search for great birds! Among our targets will be the Mexican Chickadee, Elegant Trogon, Montezuma Quail, Painted Redstart and Red-faced Warbler.  We will also do some owling at night and set up a blacklight to see...

Have you heard?  All 4 Chandler library locations have Seed Libraries! Celebrate the start of Summer Reading by unearthing your gardening potential.  Inside this kit you will find info about our Seed Libraries, a small pot to paint and a seed packet to starting your growing. Kits are on a first come first serve basis. These...

Have you heard?  All 4 Chandler library locations have Seed Libraries! Celebrate the start of Summer Reading by unearthing your gardening potential.  Inside this kit you will find info about our Seed Libraries, a small pot to paint and a seed packet to starting your growing. Kits are on a first come first serve basis. These...

Have you heard?  All 4 Chandler library locations have Seed Libraries! Celebrate the start of Summer Reading by unearthing your gardening potential.  Inside this kit you will find info about our Seed Libraries, a small pot to paint and a seed packet to starting your growing. Kits are on a first come first serve basis. These...

Have you heard?  All 4 Chandler library locations have Seed Libraries! Celebrate the start of Summer Reading by unearthing your gardening potential.  Inside this kit you will find info about our Seed Libraries, a small pot to paint and a seed packet to starting your growing. Kits are on a first come first serve basis. These...

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Step into the fascinating world of the Sonoran Desert’s scaled and slithery residents at Reptile Ramble! In partnership with the Tucson Herpetological Society, this hands-on experience invites you to get up close with snakes, lizards, tortoises, and turtles while learning how these remarkable creatures survive and thrive in our desert home.

Learn about the life cycle of butterflies as you create a munching, crunching caterpillar. Observe real life caterpillars transform into butterflies in the Art Studio!

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Put on your swimsuit, OdySea Aquarium wetsuit and SeaTREK helmet and get ready to dive in!  Our certified guides will take you deep into one of our largest underwater environments in this truly immersive experience where you’ll be surrounded by thousands of colorful and curious marine life from the Indo-Pacific region of the world. WHAT YOU...

For those who can’t get enough of our African penguins, we invite you to join us for an exclusive up close and personal Penguin Encounter. Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team to learn specifics about penguin behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we can do our part to...

Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!

Enjoy badgework activities and games alongside other troops! Girl Scout camps have prepared curriculum for multiple scout levels, plus pre-set dates and sleeping locations. These camps are appropriate for ages 7 and above. Outdoor Art: Come experience the sights and sounds of the zoo at night. Inspired by the Outdoor Art badge, all Girl Scout levels will...

Trip difficulty: Easy. Walking distance: About 1.3 miles. Trip Duration: 2-2.5 hours. Elevation gain: None. Ground condition: Groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available at the park’s entrance. Benches are available at periodic intervals around the wetlands. Are you new to birding and looking to learn some of the basics? Then this field workshop...

Join us on the first Saturday of the month for unstructured outdoor play! Kids can explore the Zoo’s “enchanted forest”, and caregivers can learn how to take nature play home. Nature play is child-directed play in nature and with nature. Nature play can happen in the smallest natural and wild areas, all ages of children can participate, it can...

Step into the serene and captivating world of bonsai at the 54th Annual Art of Bonsai Exhibit with the Tucson Bonsai Society, set against the lush backdrop of Tohono Chul. Whether you’re a longtime bonsai enthusiast or simply curious, this exhibit is the perfect way to learn, connect, and be inspired. What You’ll Experience: – An...

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Learn about the life cycle of butterflies as you create a munching, crunching caterpillar. Observe real life caterpillars transform into butterflies in the Art Studio!

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

See FarmBot in action as we demonstrate how it plants seeds with precision technology.

Put on your swimsuit, OdySea Aquarium wetsuit and SeaTREK helmet and get ready to dive in!  Our certified guides will take you deep into one of our largest underwater environments in this truly immersive experience where you’ll be surrounded by thousands of colorful and curious marine life from the Indo-Pacific region of the world. WHAT YOU...

Join us for WMG’s 9th Annual Tanque Verde Flow and Feast, an annual celebration of our River Run Network program. This free, family-friendly event features a self-led creek walk, a catered dinner from Tumerico with vegan and vegetarian options, fun nature-based activities to do along the creek, and a special dinner show: Arundo the Musical! Please register...

Taste a wide selection of craft beer, hard ciders, lagers, and ales from Arizona’s finest brewing companies as you travel around the Zoo in this one-of-a-kind sampling event. Listen to live music, enjoy games and fun photo ops, and take home a commemorative tasting glass. Pub-style food will be available. This is an ages 21+...

Enjoy badgework activities and games alongside other troops! Girl Scout camps have prepared curriculum for multiple scout levels, plus pre-set dates and sleeping locations. These camps are appropriate for ages 7 and above. Phoenix Zoo Fun Patch – Explorers: This Phoenix Zoo fun patch focuses on what it takes to be an explorer. Troops will experience basic...

Advanced Birding Series: Breeding Bird Behavior with Alex Patia $35/member, $50/non-member. Trip Difficulty: Easy. Walking distance: around 1 mile. Trip Duration: 2.5 – 3 hrs. Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines. Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available at park’s entrance. Benches available at periodic intervals around the Wetlands....

Join us for a special morning of seed planting, learning, and connecting at Tonatierra Community Garden! ASU student leader and Diné educator, Chandlee Begay, will guide us in planting a traditional Zuni waffle garden with seeds for amaranth, tepary beans, gourds, and sunflowers. Attendees will also learn about the Xinachtli Seed Library and the importance of Indigenous...

Step into the serene and captivating world of bonsai at the 54th Annual Art of Bonsai Exhibit with the Tucson Bonsai Society, set against the lush backdrop of Tohono Chul. Whether you’re a longtime bonsai enthusiast or simply curious, this exhibit is the perfect way to learn, connect, and be inspired. What You’ll Experience: – An...

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Your child will travel behind-the-scenes to the Zoo’s Animal Health Center for a day in the life of a Zoo Vet experience. Participants will utilize the Freeport-McMoRan Education Gallery to view the surgery, treatment, and pharmacy rooms of the Animal Health Center. They’ll experience first-hand the importance of math and science in diagnosing and treating...

Learn about the life cycle of butterflies as you create a munching, crunching caterpillar. Observe real life caterpillars transform into butterflies in the Art Studio!

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Put on your swimsuit, OdySea Aquarium wetsuit and SeaTREK helmet and get ready to dive in!  Our certified guides will take you deep into one of our largest underwater environments in this truly immersive experience where you’ll be surrounded by thousands of colorful and curious marine life from the Indo-Pacific region of the world. WHAT YOU...