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Reid Park Zoo: $3 Ticket Tuesdays

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

To thank the community for its support, while offering budget-friendly staycation fun for families, Reid Park Zoo is once again offering its $3 Ticket Tuesdays for 2026.  Every Tuesday in...

$3

National Park Service: Guided Rim Walk | Ranger Program

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a one-hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing seasons,...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Advanced Keepers Day Camp

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

Do you love feeding and interacting with reptiles? Sign up for this half-day camp to act like a volunteer with activities, interactions, and real animal care opportunities! The Keeper Program is...

$50

Pima County Public Library: Desert Reptiles

Pima County Public Library - Murphy-Wilmot Library 530 N. Wilmot Rd., Tucson

From lizards to tortoises and snakes, meet the awesome reptiles of the Sonoran Desert. Compare their diverse strategies for movement, defense, and feeding. Discover their unique adaptations to desert life. Our program capacity is limited to 35. To ensure space for everyone, please limit your group size to eight or fewer. Tickets will be given...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Drawing Desert Life

Pima County Public Library - Kirk-Bear Canyon Library 8959 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson

In this interactive class, we'll hone our observation skills and have fun as we meet and draw live critters of the Sonoran Desert! Presented by the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum This...

Free

National Park Service: Critter Chat | Ranger Talk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Enjoy this family-friendly talk to learn more about the amazing animals that call Grand Canyon home - presented daily at 2 pm. Meet in front of Verkamp's Visitor Center. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. The program is free of charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  The Critter Chat is subject to...

Free with Park Fee

Glendale Public Library: Wildlife World Zoo – Scaly, Feathery, and Furry Friends!

Glendale Public Library - Main Library 5959 W. Brown St., Glendale

Bring the whole family for a wild, wonderful visit from Wildlife World Zoo and their feathered, scaly, and fuzzy friends! You’ll giggle at quirky behaviors, gasp at surprising skills, and learn where these critters sleep (and why they pick weird spots), what they munch on (yuck? yum? you decide!), and how they talk to their...

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Wild Arizona Featuring Highland Center for Natural History

Yavapai County Free Library District - Bagdad Public Library 700 Palo Verde Bldg. C, Bagdad

Explore Our Wild Backyard with the Highland Center for Natural History! Discover what makes our region so extraordinary. Join us for a fascinating look at local biogeography, native plants and wildlife, weather patterns and the powerful ecological forces that shape this remarkable landscape. A perfect program for nature lovers, curious minds and anyone who wants...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Join Ranger Shaun for an evening of adventure as we set off in search of scorpions. This is an approximately 2-mile hike along the Quail, Rainbow, and Saddle trails. We’ll...

Free with Park Fee