Start off Saturday morning with a fun casual hike through the desert with Ranger Derik as you learn about the many plants and animals that call the Sonoran Desert home. ...
Skulls, bones, furs, scales – what do clues left behind by desert creatures tell us about their ways of life? Ranger Jacque will have displays and open Q and A to discuss curious adaptations of common desert dwellers. Step into the fascinating world of the Sonoran Desert with our educational table, “Skins and Skulls.” Discover...
Beat the heat and explore the outdoors with Reid Park Zoo’s Summer Safari Nights on Saturday evenings! Come to Summer Safari Nights, Presented by TMC Health and enjoy the Zoo in the cooler evening hours! Each week will feature keeper chats, animal encounters, artifact stations, giraffe feedings, carousel rides, crafts and games. Face painting and glitter tattoos...
Join us after hours to celebrate the monsoon season. This free event on Saturday, July 20th offers something for the whole family! Explore the Living Lab at night and learn about nocturnal animals of the Sonoran Desert. Enjoy creative monsoon-inspired activities, learning about beavers in the Santa Cruz River watershed, and song and story time in English...
Join Ranger Nikki on a slow-paced walk to enjoy the full moon and search for scorpions and other nocturnal animals. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an easy walk to enjoy our Sonoran Desert in the glow of moonlight. We will also be on the lookout for nocturnal critters such as scorpions, bats, owls, tarantulas...
Join Ranger Eric on a hike to look for nocturnal wildlife, including scorpions! Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert! Wildlife may include scorpions, spiders, insects, owls, nightjars, reptiles, and mammals. Hiking will be an easy grade on occasionally sandy or uneven terrain and will be...