Join a naturalist for a guided hike in Enchanted Hills Trails Park. Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist to explore the natural history of Enchanted Hills Trails Park. Hike among Saguaros to get a closer look at the interesting and diverse flora and fauna that helps make the Sonoran Desert so unique....
Join the Gilbert Parks and Recreation Naturalist, Kellie Elliott, on a guided walk through the Riparian Preserve. Learn to identify some of the common plants and animals in the park while gaining a knowledge of the Preserve’s history of the along with the groundwater recharge and ecological functions. The walk is about .75 miles. The...
Discover the fascinating world of our scaly neighbors! Learn to identify local reptiles and finally uncover the answer to the age-old question: Why do lizards do push-ups? Get up close...
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...
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...
Show Times: Friday, April 18: 6 p.m. and 7 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. Today, Western...
Learn about wildlife of the Sonoran Desert and easy citizen science you can help with on this late afternoon-evening hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about diurnal and nocturnal critters of Sonoran Desert riparian areas. We will start out in the late afternoon but will be hiking back after...
Join Ranger Kevin for a relaxing evening stroll through the Sonoran Desert. Come along for a hike amongst the towering saguaros and rugged mountains of White Tank Mountain park. We’ll keep an eye open for birds, insects, mammals and reptiles while enjoying a beautiful desert evening. This is a family friendly hike of about two...
Explore animal habitats around the world from right here at the Zoo! Observe animals’ natural behaviors, learn how the Zoo cares for them, and how YOU can make a difference. ...
Night hiking is an exciting way to experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies. On a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail, learn about the desert’s nocturnal animals like scorpions and bats. Enjoy a constellation tour featuring a variety of cultures and astronomy facts. Please bring a flashlight and a jacket. Caution: The...