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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, man's impact on nature, how nature inspires writers and poets, rare and endangered species, or Indigenous people's use of plants and animals. Program duration: 60...

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 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...

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 designed to give children too young to participate in our Adult Volunteer Program a chance to learn and work at PHS.  Each day is three...

$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 event is limited to 30 participants. Tickets will be handed out at the front desk 30 minutes prior to the event. Ages 6 - 18

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

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 be seeking out the three most common types of scorpion native to our region. At the same time, we’ll keep our eyes open for other desert critters...

Free with Park Fee