Join Ranger Shaun for a morning walk in the desert and discuss some of the unique plants and animals of the region and how they’ve adapted to live here. This 1.5-mile loop will lead us along a moderate rated trail with some mild elevation change and a few somewhat rough areas, but nothing extremely strenuous....
For those who can’t get enough of our African penguins, we invite you to join us for an exclusive up close and personal Penguin Encounter. Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team to learn specifics about penguin behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we can do our part to...
Help us kick off a month of STEAM programs at Basha Library with a presentation on reptile rehab! Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary showcases a variety of reptiles with a focus on providing medical care to rescued animals. How would you take care of a tailless alligator? A three-legged lizard? Learn how the Sanctuary's team provides special...
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...
The Nature Program is a live reptile exhibit and the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to learn all about Arizona’s wildlife! Our team of passionate, experienced volunteers are...
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...
Put on your swimsuit, OdySea Aquarium wetsuit and SeaTREK helmet and get ready to dive in! Our certified guides will take you deep into one of our largest underwater environments...
Explore the seasonal world of butterflies and discover the plants favored by caterpillars and adults! This tour through the gardens provides a unique opportunity to observe these colorful creatures up close and personal in a natural environment—that is, if you know which plants caterpillars prefer and what flowers adult butterflies love! View the Butterfly ID...
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...
Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team an OdySea Aquarium Team Member to learn specifics about sloth behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we can do our part to help this incredible species and our rainforests. Tour Fee: $69.95 | General Admission Is Required. | Minimum Age 8 Two...
Join Ranger Olivia to ask any burning questions you might have about the Sonoran Desert or being a ranger. This is a casual drop-in program, that will have some typical things you might find in Arizona on display but is designed to be a program where you can ask anything about the desert! So come...
Show Times: Saturday, Feb. 1: 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Whale Super Highway follows humpback whales and blue pygmy whales on their 4,000-mile migration down the coast of Western Australia to the freezing waters of Antarctica and back again. Once hunted to the brink of extinction, humpback whales have made an extraordinary recovery....