Rio Vista Park is one of a handful of Natural Resource Parks in the City of Tucson. We will walk from the park-like area through natural open scrub vegetation with fairly open views of wildlife. We should see out typical resident birds, migrants, and recent spring arrivals. We will be walking about a mile loop...
Join Marcia OBara for an outing designed for nature lovers with or without accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. On this trip, we will gather at...
A trip for beginning or visiting birders who want to learn about Sonoran Desert birds that favor mesquite bosques (forests) and washes. We’ll explore the riparian zone along the Agua Caliente wash and practice identifying birds by shape, sound, color, and behavior. We’ll make connections between the birds and plants in this preserve. Meet in...
Join our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado habitat! These walks are for everyone: experts, novices, and people who have never gone birding in their entire life. What to Know Before You Go: Bring water and wear sunscreen and shoes for walking. Groups usually travel slowly, over varying...
Our Aquaponics facility is home to your introduction to growing fish and vegetables without soil. We will show you how to use an IBC tote to raise Tilapia - and use their waste to grow vegetables. We will also demonstrate our "Home Fish Tank Growing System" that you can connect to your existing tank. Materials...
Join us for an introduction to birdwatching basics at the Tucson Bird Alliance Mason Center. After feeder watching at the Center, stroll across Hardy Rd to Arthur Pack Regional Park for some 20 to 30 more species along the trails and golf course pond. Meet at the Mason Center (3835 W. Hardy Rd.) on the...
Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
VIP tour of the Arizona Worm Farm, including our breeding operations, castings production, organic egg production, and food forest. You will learn how we breed thousands of worms, meet our...
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 the Phoenix Zoo and the natural world. At the end of...
Have you ever spotted a butterfly and wished you knew its name? This hands-on monitoring experience is for you! Estrella Mountain Regional Park Meet at the Nature Center parking lot Approximately 3.0 miles (moderate level) Includes the Quail–Rainbow–Baseline Trail, a walk through the new (still under construction) Pollinator Garden, and a short loop on the Gila–Rio Trail...
Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....
Have you ever spotted a butterfly and wished you knew its name? This hands-on monitoring experience is for you! White Tank Mountain Regional Park Meet at Area 4 parking lot 3.5 miles (easy level) Black Rock Trail, Waterfall Trail, and a short roadway walk connecting to the Wildlife Trail back to Area 4 Five Maricopa County...
Have you ever spotted a butterfly and wished you knew its name? This hands-on monitoring experience is for you! Usery Mountain Regional Park Meet at the Nature Center parking lot...
Have you ever spotted a butterfly and wished you knew its name? This hands-on monitoring experience is for you! Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Meet at the Dragonfly Parking Lot 1.85-mile Dragonfly Loop (moderate level) Additional 1-mile round trip to the Solar Oasis (easy level) Five Maricopa County Park Locations will host Citizen Science Butterfly Monitoring events on Saturday, March...
Have you ever spotted a butterfly and wished you knew its name? This hands-on monitoring experience is for you! Hassayampa River Preserve Meet at the Nature Center parking lot 1.3 miles (easy level) River Ramble, Lions, and Palm Lake Trails Five Maricopa County Park Locations will host Citizen Science Butterfly Monitoring events on Saturday, March 21. Each park...
The course is divided into two sections. The first half of the course is a classroom lecture portion where participants learn about misconceptions and discuss real rattlesnake behavior. The second half participants with learn...
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...
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 and presentations that will be advertised in the lobby upon your arrival for a different experience each visit.
HEADS UP Arivacans! The fourth annual Turkey Vulture Festival is March 21, and the open mic is 1:00-3:00 at the Arivaca Dancehall. Time to get going on your vulture songs, stories, limericks, dances, poems, and WHATevers, as we welcome them back as only we can!
Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/about-us/plan-your-visit/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card
During this 30-minute adventure, see a Keeper training session with either our brown (grizzly) bear or lions. Your experience will take you behind the scenes to see a training with one of our larger animals here at Reid Park Zoo. Educators will provide information while Keepers work with the animals, showing you how our animals...
Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you! Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn more about the mammal residents at PHS! Your VIP-Inspired Experience Includes: Capybara interaction for the group. Meet, pet, and feed our adorable capybara "Spud"! Opossum interaction...
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...
Learn how Reid Park Zoo cares for its herd of goats, from nutritious foods and tactile enrichment, to climbing structures and training. Get an up-close look at the features that allow wild goats to live among cliffs! Age: All participants must be 5 or older and at least one adult must attend. Time: Start times vary...
Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant— and endangered—marine ecosystems. Narrated by Tony Award® winner Lea Salonga, the all-digital Expedition Reef immerses you in the undersea adventure. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live Earth science talk ...
The Zoo is hosting two after hours events in conjunction with the exhibit. During “Builders and Bricks Nights” from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., March 14 and March 21, guests can enjoy evening viewing of the sculptures and participate in hands-on activities, including speed building contests and animal enrichment making. Guests will also be able to...