Following the lecture is the hands-on training portion of the course. Participants will observe and learn from the PHS staff member while he/she shows the proper procedures & tools for relocating a snake. This is first done with a non-venomous snake, then once the instructor approves participants' procedures with the non-venomous snake, the group moves on to...
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...
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their reptile ambassadors! FYI: The depot is underrenovation, so that area near the flagpole where Liberty traditionally set upnow no longer exists. We've been putting the Liberty presentations near thecurrent ticket counter, the small little building on patio, in the shade of theOleanders, which...
Ever held a Hedgehog?! You've seen them online, but now you can meet some in-person! Learn about hedgehogs and proper hedgehog care. While these spiny creatures aren’t very cuddly, they make friendly and playful pets. Meet and handle two live hedgehogs and feed them mealworms! Enjoy hedgehog-themed toys, puzzles, and crafts for all ages. Program...
It’s National Tarantula Day! Come talk to Ranger Shaun about these amazing desert giants! Ranger Shaun’s come out to talk about Tarantulas on National Tarantula Day! Join him to learn about these interesting arachnids. Even if spiders aren’t your thing, find out why tarantulas are chill, having them around can be a good thing, and...
Join Ranger Kevin as we celebrate National Tarantula Day by exploring these iconic desert spiders. Meet Ranger Kevin at Waterfall Trailhead from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. The theme is tarantulas, in honor of National Tarantula Day, so come help us celebrate these important members of our Sonoran Desert ecosystem. We’ll have some interesting tarantula...
Hike along with Ranger Shaun on a Tarantula Safari! Continuing his National Tarantula Day celebration, Ranger Shaun is heading out on a Tarantula Safari. Let’s head up Yavapai Point Trail just after sundown and break out the flashlights to see if we can spot some elusive spiders! Restrooms available at Cottonwood Day use area. NO...
Join Ranger Kevin for a fun, family-oriented hike as we celebrate National Tarantula Day. On this 1.8-mile hike along Waterfall Trail, Ranger Kevin will guide you as we seek the elusive desert tarantula, as well as a variety of desert animals that inhabit the night. Some other animals we might see include deer, owls, bats,...