As you’re driving into Patagonia on SR82, you see the signs on your right/west just before the town: Wilderness Preserve and you said “huh?”. Now’s your chance to see what...
Guided Bird Watching: No Registration Required Join park volunteers Jim & Judy on the back patio of the Nature Center and observe and identity the various birds at our bird...
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....
A morning walk around the North loop with Ranger Shaun. Learn about our desert ecosystem and some of the critters that call it home. With Spring officially in the air,...
Join us for a relaxing clay workshop where we will sculpt simple, handmade birds inspired by nature. We will use air-dry clay and natural elements to create a piece you...
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...
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...
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...
Temperatures are climbing. Snakes are going be back soon. Don’t get anxious, get educated. Join Ranger Shaun for an anxiety reducing chat. Swing by the Nature Center to talk about the imminent (and annual) Return of the Rattlesnakes. When temperatures start climbing this time of year, we all know snakes won’t be far behind. Common...
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...
Celebrate the amazing diversity of wildlife that call Arizona home! This event introduces you to fascinating non-releasable live wildlife ambassadors while exploring their unique adaptations & behaviors. A wildlife educator from Arizona Game and Fish brings live native species to show how to identify some of the most commonly seen backyard wildlife and best practices...