The University of Arizona: Walk with a Naturalist
When 4 – 6 p.m., Oct. 16, 2024 Join Community Outreach Assistant Robert Villa on a walk of Tumamoc Hill. Along the way he will talk about some of the plants,...
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Zoology
Events for October 12, 2024
Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary: Breakfast with the Wolves
"Breakfast with the Animals" includes a light breakfast in front of the spotlight animal, a special animal feeding and keeper talk, and an animal activity for the kids. It's the best way to learn more and feel closer to your favorite sanctuary resident(s)! Breakfast runs from 9:00am to 10:30am on Saturday mornings. After breakfast, you're...
$20 – $35
Reid Park Zoo: Banner Diamond Children’s Teddy Bear Check-Up
Diamond Children’s staff will provide education on how to keep you and your teddy bear safe and healthy. Bring your favorite stuffed animal from home for a check up! Visit interactive stations to receive medical histories, diagnose maladies, and suggest stuffed animal treatments to help kids care for their stuffed toys, while developing some healthy...
Free with Admission
Phoenix Zoo: Barnyard Bonanza
The weather may be cooling off, but the fun is heating up at the Phoenix Zoo. Join us for a celebration of all things fall with cool crafts, fun activities, and opportunities to learn from our very own Phoenix Zoo staff! Free with Admission
Free with Admission
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Arthropods
Come visit with Ranger Shaun and meet the invertebrate animal ambassadors! Want a sneak peek at the next program? Ranger Shaun’s doing a meet and greet with the animal ambassadors...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
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...
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour
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
Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours
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 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free. We will have daily programs...
Free – $10
Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife
Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/education/private-tour/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card
$15
Phoenix Zoo: Junior Horse Hands
his three-day series is a great introduction to horses and learning the basics of riding. This program will help you determine if horses are for you! Participants will learn safety around horses, how to halter a horse, how to lead a horse and basic breeds and colors of horses through fun interactive activities; they will...
$79 – $99
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Lunch and Learn – Bugs!
Join Ranger Shaun for another Lunch time presentation! Today’s Menu: Arthropods! Bugs a la carte! Ranger Shaun is serving up a presentation about insects, arachnids, and other members of the arthropod group! Learn about their anatomy, taxonomy, and maybe even see a few! Learn all sorts of things you never knew you didn’t know! Ask...
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Zoo: Horse Hands Level 2
This three-day program is for those who have completed Level 1. Participants will demonstrate their skills from Level 1 and caregiving is continued by learning about caring for a horse’s hooves and how to bathe a horse. Participants begin to develop riding skills that focus on basic control of a horse. Ages 7 - 14...
$164 – $199
Phoenix Public Library: Mason Bee Workshop – Build for Bees with Aashna Ramani
Build for Bees presents the Mason Bee Workshop with Aashna Ramani in the Ironwood Library meeting room. Children, tweens, teens, and adults will learn the essentials of helping bees survive and thrive. Each participant will leave with a free bee habitat that will be created as part of the workshop.
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari
Join Ranger Nikki on a slow-paced walk to observe scorpions and other nocturnal animals. Ranger Nikki will lead you on a walk to search for bark, striped-tail and giant hairy scorpions as well as other nocturnal critters such as bats, owls, tarantulas, centipedes and more. The route follows Pemberton Trail toward Tonto Tank Trail for...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk – Super Spooky Edition
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of fun and adventure as we set off in search of our spookiest desert critters. October is spooky season, so get yourself into the Halloween spirit with this exciting night hike along the Black Rock Loop trail. If you can find it in a witch’s cauldron, we’ll be looking...
Free with Park Fee