Join a naturalist-guided walk in search of lizards, snakes, birds, small mammals and other desert wildlife. All ages welcome. Children free with paid adult
Stop by this drop-in session with Ranger Nikki to learn about common desert mammals such as coyotes, foxes and bobcats. Learn about desert mammals with Ranger Nikki during this informal drop-in session. See pelts and skulls that hint at adaptations that allow these animals to survive and thrive in our extreme desert environment. Stop by...
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...
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...
Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team an OdySea Aquarium Team Member to learn specifics about sloth behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we can do our part to help this incredible species and our rainforests. Tour Fee: $69.95 | General Admission Is Required. | Minimum Age 8 FAQ...
Join Ranger Kevin for a fun look at many summertime animals that wake up at night and go to bed in the morning. This Homeschool Happenings event will focus on many kinds of animals like snakes, tarantulas, bats and Kangaroo rats that live in the Sonoran Desert. Come along on this learning adventure as we...
Did you know rattlesnakes can live over 20 years but you can’t tell how old they are based on the length of their rattle? Stop by to chat with Ranger Steve about Arizona’s venomous animals! Stop by the lobby of the Cave Creek Nature Center from 12pm-2pm to chat with Ranger Steve about the venomous...
Join Ranger Steve for an evening hike to look for nocturnal Sonoran Desert wildlife! Join Ranger Steve for an exciting ~2.5-mile easy night hike on the Slate Trail to look for nocturnal Sonoran Desert wildlife! Species seen on previous hikes include snakes, lizards, packrats, coyotes, bobcats, owls, spiders, and more! Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes...