Welcome! Join us for a guided adventure in the beautiful McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We have something for everyone. The Conservancy relies on the generosity of donors to support our conservation...
Is your stuffed friend feeling a little…stuffy? Join Reid Park Zoo’s Zoo Crew teen volunteers for the Teddy Bear Clinic! Bring your stuffed friend to the Conservation Learning Center where they will receive a checkup, treatment, and a health certificate all while learning about the importance of animal wellbeing and how the animals are cared...
Put your trunks up for beloved elephants Meru and her big sister Penzi as we celebrate the 1st and 5th birthdays of the members of the elephant herd. Enjoy free cookies (while supplies last), sing “Happy Birthday” to our dynamic duo, and watch while the herd receives some elephant-sized fun! Their care team will be...
Join us Saturday, March 8, in a search for butterflies typical of the upper Sonoran Desert in the spring. This trip will go up the Apache Trail into the Superstition Mountains. We will meet at the junction of the Apache Trail (State Route 88) and North First Water Road at 9:00 AM. There is an...
Plant Walk: Focus on photographing plants, flowers and colors of Spring! Join us for a 90-minute walk around the Phoenix Zoo where we will learn the basics of photography including composition, lighting and capturing emotion. On our walk, we will cover how to photograph through fences, glass and foliage in addition to learning more about...
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 here to answer your questions and show you how these animals have adapted to survive in the Sonoran Desert. Meet at the Trailhead picnic area. This...
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...
Join us for a tour around the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve to learn all about the plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert and how indigenous people have historically lived...
Join us in the fight to protect our precious desert pollinators and learn what you can do to be a better friend to butterflies and their allies! Come meet Ranger Kevin between noon and 2pm. Pick up our free butterfly ID guides and then gain the knowledge you need to start helping out our native...
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: $99.95 | General Admission Is Required. | Minimum Age 8 ...
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...
Show Times: Saturday, March 8: 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Drawing on decades of work by the world’s most famous living ethologist and environmentalist, "Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope," is an uplifting journey around the globe to highlight good news stories that will inspire people to make a difference in the world around them. Featured...