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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Reptile Hike

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

Look for and learn about reptiles of Sonoran Desert riparian areas during this guided hike with Ranger Eric.   Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to look for reptiles of the...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Rattlesnake Relocation Training

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

The course is divided into two sections. The first half of the course is a classroom lecture portion where participants learn about misconceptions and discuss real rattlesnake behavior. The second half participants with learn how to safely relocate a rattlesnake using proper safety equipment. Each participant receives a certificate once they learn how to safely relocate a rattlesnake. If the participant...

$120

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 – Tortoise Talk

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

Come meet Ranger Olivia and learn more about how and why our desert tortoises love the desert so much!   Have you ever wondered about the tortoises that live in the...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

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

Join Ranger Nikki on an evening stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters.   Ranger Nikki will lead you on a walk to search for bark, striped-tail and giant...

Free with Park Fee