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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station Rattlesnakes

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Join Ranger Shaun for some Friday morning Snakes and Lattes!  Grab some morning coffee on your way to the park and come learn about rattlesnakes this Friday morning. How do they rattle? Are babies more dangerous than adults? Is drip better than cold brew? Answer these and other pressing questions! MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center No...

Free with Park Fee

OdySea Aquarium: Penguin Encounter

OdySea Aquarium 9500 E. Vía de Ventura Suite A-100, Scottsdale

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...

$104.90 – $114.90

Phoenix Herpetological Society: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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...

Free – $25

OdySea Aquarium: Sloth Encounter

OdySea Aquarium 9500 E. Vía de Ventura Suite A-100, Scottsdale

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...

$104.89 – $114.90

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Venomous Creatures

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

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 the Discovery Center to chat with Ranger Steve about Arizona’s venomous animals!   Stop by the lobby of the Lake Pleasant Discovery Center from 2pm-4pm to chat with Ranger Steve...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Croc Walk

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

Join us for a Summer Croc Walk at the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary & see our alligators and crocodiles up close and personal! Observe amazing Crocodilian feedings, learn about nocturnal reptiles, and Venomous Snake Feedings!  We will also have some scaled friends in the classroom for a Meet and Greet!!  Get the family away from the...

Free – $30

Tucson Herpetological Society: Mission Garden Critter Night

Mission Garden 946 W. Mission Ln., Tucson

Join the Tucson Herpetological Society at Mission Garden’s “Critter Night” on Friday, August 18, 2023, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. This exciting event offers a wonderful opportunity to learn...

Free

Butterfly Wonderland: Butterfly Brushstrokes at Night

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

Get creative! Spend an evening at Butterfly Wonderland with friends or a significant other at Butterfly Wonderland and learn to paint a beautiful butterfly masterpiece in this fun and interactive class led by artist Judith Nunez. Class held in the Café. Limited to 20 people. Pre-registration required. Register via EventBrite here or call (480) 800-3000, ext. 206....

$15 – $30

Pima County Parks and Recreation: Bats in Flight – Pantano Wash (#12684)

Discover the fascinating lives of Mexican free-tailed bats and watch as hundreds of them emerge around sunset from their daytime roosts under the East Broadway Bridge over Pantano Wash. Pima County naturalists and volunteers will be on hand to share information about these winged wonders and their important role in the ecosystem. All ages welcome....

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

Join Ranger Derik for an evening hike on the park trails to find nocturnal wildlife!   Learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert while on an evening walk with Ranger Derik! Wildlife seen on past walks have included snakes, bats, ringtails, foxes, skunks, javelinas, deer, owls, scorpions, insects, and other cool creepy crawlies! Please...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Catalina Nights

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson

Witness Catalina State Park’s nocturnal wildlife and stargaze on a one-mile, guided night hike on the Nature Trail. You’ll learn fun facts about the Sonoran Desert’s nocturnal animals like scorpions, coyotes, and bats. When the stars come out, experience a guided constellation tour featuring a variety of cultures and astronomy facts. Please bring a flashlight,...

Free with Park Fee