Join the Phoenix Zoo at Homeschool Days for a morning dedicated to homeschool families and groups. The morning will be filled with STEM based learning stations, animal interactions and exploring science-based careers. Stations will feature camera trapping, behavioral enrichment, information on palm oil consumption, bird watching and so much more! Participants will have full access...
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...
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a 1 hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to...
Come join Ranger Shaun, a notorious Night Owl, for a morning hike at a reasonable hour. Outside of the Summer’s oppressive heat, we can hike when we like! Night Owls,...
Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! October through April we are open to the public from 10am until...
Where Learning Gets Wild! You can explore the animal world at the Zoo with your “little critter” through activities based on Arizona’s Early Learning Standards to develop motor, social, and cognitive skills. Each program includes animal ambassador encounters, crafts, and more! Advance registration is required. This Month’s Topic: A Feast for the Beasts The Holiday season...
Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
Join us for a surprise program. Topics change daily. Come curious, leave inspired! Program may include a walk to Mather Point or along the Canyon Rim Trail. Program duration: 30...
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...
Come join Ranger Shaun for this drop in, drop out informational station. See some venomous creatures up close. Ask questions, examine artifacts like skins, skulls, and teeth, and finally lay some myths to rest. We can’t make venomous animals “safe” but we can make them “safer to be around.” Come find out how! Water and...
Join local origami artist, Charlie Humme, as he teaches us how to make our very own origami turkeys to celebrate the season! Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission.
You’ve been to Bug Theater (I hope). Now come talk about it! Or, if you haven’t, prepare yourself for the next round! Come to Bug Talk and go a little deeper! We’ll talk more about the different groups of insects, what makes the similar and different, and discuss arachnids and other arthropods a bit too....
Take a short walk through our Cactus Garden and discover some of the amazing plants and animals; and how they adapt to the harsh Sonoran Desert. Wheelchair accessible Program is...
Take a stroll in the twilight as night-prowling creatures emerge to enjoy the cooler hours after dark. Bats expected! Meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center entrance. Bring water, flashlight and a light jacket. 1mi-1.5mi, 2 hour hike. Please meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center located at 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Free with Park...