Join us for a fun-filled STEAM event designed for children 2-5, where they'll explore the wonders of pumpkins and spiders through hands-on activities. Little ones will engage in creative pumpkin painting, spider web weaving, and simple science experiments to spark their curiosity. This event is perfect for fostering early learning in a playful and festive...
Nature Stories is an engaging and comfortable program that is developmentally appropriate for children ages 0 to 8 and their caregivers. The program includes a nature read-aloud, hands-on activities, and...
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...
Bats, the world’s only flying mammals, are truly wondrous, going about their lives under the cloak of darkness, hidden from view. There are over 1,400 species of bat on Earth, second only to rodents in diversity. Arizona has more bat species than any other state, except Texas. In this class, we explore the world of...
What makes a mammal? Ranger Shaun would love to tell you! Bring a lunch and grab a chair! Find out how mammals have adapted to live…well, basically everywhere, but specifically we’re going to talk about the Sonoran Desert. What is a mammal, what makes them special, and how have they come to be everywhere? We’ll...
Skeletons. Almost everyone has one, but nobody wants to talk about them. Ranger Shaun does! Ranger Shaun has some bones from all sorts of critters on display so he can talk about all sorts of spooky skeletons just in time for Halloween! Mammals! Reptiles! Arachnids! Insects! Plants! Did I say plants?! Come find out! MEETING...
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 us Friday, October 25th from 5-7 pm to celebrate Halloween at the Highlands Center! This is a family-friendly Halloween event focused on education, crafts, and interactive activities. Take a spooky stroll throughout the Discovery Gardens to encounter this season’s favorite creepy characters, plus learning stations where you can dissect owl pellets and learn about spiders and bats. Many...
calling all ghosts and goblins Enjoy a spook-tacular stroll around the Phoenix Zoo at night with games, activities and treat stations and much more!
Enjoy A Bewitching Evening! Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening at Boo at the Zoo, presented by OneAZ Credit Union. You’ll have an enchanting time with the whole family at this Tucson Halloween tradition. Proceeds benefit...
Join Ranger Nikki on an evening stroll to search for a variety of nocturnal critters. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an evening walk to seek out bats, owls, tarantulas,...