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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills

Explore the desert with Ranger Olivia as we learn about the many plant and animal species that call the Sonoran Desert home.   The hike is rated as easy to moderate and will cover approximately 3 miles along North Trail Loop. The terrain is mostly level but there are a few spots that are uneven with...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: 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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Aquatic Life

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

Join Ranger Kevin for a close-up look at some very small aquatic critters. Did you know that very small - often microscopic - aquatic animals can tell us a whole lot about the quality of the water in places like rivers, streams, lakes and ponds? Drop in on this Discovery Station to find out more,...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

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

Join Ranger Derik on a nighttime hike through the park on the hunt for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that call the Sonoran Desert home.  The hike will cover 3 miles round trip as an out and back along the Lost Sheep Trail. The trail is rated as easy but expect a few sandy sections...

Free with Park Fee