Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Jacque. Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds should be active at this time and there’s not a bad chance for lizards and small animals too. Binoculars will make things easier, but a magnifying glass will...
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...
Join Ranger Jacque as we uncover nature’s oddities and bizarre relationships between Sonoran Desert’s famous (and infamous) characters! Meet the Sonoran desert’s most bizarre and fascinating characters at this drop-in ranger table, where we’ll discover the surprising relationships and peculiar behaviors that define life in the wild. From unexpected partnerships to strange survival strategies, dive...
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...
Join Ranger Olivia for a family-friendly evening of fun and adventure as we set off in search of desert wildlife. We’ll be on the lookout for all kinds of evening-active critters, from skunks to, spiders, snakes, fox, coyote, deer, owls and, of course scorpions! Hiking will be easy to moderate on sandy or uneven terrain,...
Join Ranger Nikki on an evening stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an out-and-back walk to search for bark, striped-tail and giant hairy scorpions. We will also be on the lookout for other nocturnal critters such as bats, owls, tarantulas and more. The route is an...