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...
ZOO ADMISSION BOGO DEAL IS INCLUDED in the price of the Highland Cow encounter! Enjoy a full day at the zoo the day of your encounter AND receive an additional ticket to use at your convenience. That's TWO days to enjoy the zoo with one amazing enCOWnter! Enjoy special food items, and mini mimosas with...
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...
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...
Go backstage and meet some of our animal ambassadors and their friendly keepers. This up-close experience will fill your camera roll as well as your heart. Learn many fun facts about how Bearizona’s training programs keep our animals happy, healthy and their lives enriched. Jump on our Wild Ride bus with our entertaining tour guides...
Bring you 4-6 year olds for an hour of bat-Tastic fun! We will read the book “The Ballad of Cactus Joe” by Clive McFarland and Lily Murray to the children, followed by a hands-on supervised craft.
Come meet Ranger Nikki and learn more about how and why our desert tortoises love the desert so much! Have you ever wondered about the tortoises that live in the Sonoran Desert and how they survive the heat? Visit our indoor Nature Center anytime between 12pm and 2pm to learn more about them and if...
Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time! Join us for an up-close look at some of the desert’s most fascinating creatures! Watch as our animal ambassadors- namely snakes - devour their juicy meals. This experience will give visitors the chance to meet our reptiles (maybe even pet one!) and learn about the unique...
"Sense of Place": An introduction to the Central Highlands Ecoregion of Arizona - A broad look at the region's biogeography, flora and fauna, weather patterns, and the ecological forces that shape this remarkable landscape. Brought to you by Highlands Center for Natural History.
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...
How do we take care of rescued reptiles with medical needs? How would you take care of a tailless alligator? A three-legged lizard? Learn how our team provides special care for these animals and how these medical needs can be helped and prevented in the future. Includes LIVE reptiles and safely handled by our presenter....
Night Ops is Tucson’s premiere summer event series! Join Pima Air & Space Museum and the Tucson Military Vehicle Museum and experience both museums on select evenings with discounted admission and themed activities. Philippine Mars, SOFIA Airborne Observatory, and Orbis Flying Eye Hospital tours are included on alternating nights. Wristbands provided for access to both...
Get ready for wild summer evenings you won’t want to miss! Join us for Summer Safari Nights, presented by TMC Health, and experience the Zoo like never before—after the sun goes down and the desert cools off. Wander the paths in the evening breeze while discovering something new around every corner. Each week is packed with adventure:...
Think you’re brave? The Desert would like a word. After dark. Ranger Shaun is here to show your appointment. There are a lot of things in the desert people are spooked by. Snakes, spiders, scorpions, coyotes, javelina, mountain lion, the list goes on. Turns out, a lot of them come out after dark, especially in...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy-paced hike to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters along the trails. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an easy walk to search for bark, striped-tail and giant hairy scorpions. We will also be on the lookout for other nocturnal critters such as bats, owls, tarantulas, kangaroo rats, stink...
Look for scorpions and other nocturnal critters on this hike with Ranger Eric! Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, owls, nightjars, mammals, and other nocturnal wildlife while hiking along Rock Peak Wash Trail. The hike will be about 1-2 miles roundtrip on easy to moderate grade, with frequently...