Join park volunteer Rich Fuhrmann Jr. on a beginner's bird walk through White Tank Mountain Regional Park. After the walk, gather in the Nature Center classroom for an engaging presentation on...
Learn about the various species of venomous reptiles that live on Tumamoc Hill with Desert Laboratory Community Outreach Assistant and President of the Tucson Herpetological Society Robert A. Villa. Located...
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...
Join Reid Park Zoo in celebrating insects! Insect Week is a global celebration dedicated to raising awareness, inspiring action, and cultivating appreciation for the world’s insects. We stand tall for the small! Learn what makes a bug a bug and how we can help protect these little creatures through animal encounters, Nature Play, crafts, activities,...
Ranger Nikki will introduce you to San Tan’s animal ambassador tortoises and share fun facts about how they and their wild relatives survive in our Sonoran Desert. After the feeding,...
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...
Ranger Nikki will introduce you to San Tan’s animal ambassadors, including snakes, a chuckwalla, a tarantula, a Gila monster and tortoises. Learn about their life cycles, adaptations and what you should do if you encounter their relatives on the trail. Activity sheets and coloring pages will be available for the kids. (There is a Tortoise...
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...
Calling all birdwatching and bingo enthusiasts! Beat the heat, bring friends and get competitive (and lucky) with this indoor program where you learn a bit about bird evolution and then...
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...
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 10am and 12pm to learn more about them and if we are lucky maybe see one that resides at our Nature Center! There will also be coloring sheets/activities for...
Join Kartchner Caverns State Park to celebrate Pollinator Week, June 22 - 28! Each day, we'll have fun activities you can participate in that help you learn more, appreciate, and support our pollinators. Crafts and programs are free, but standard park entrance fees apply. On Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. join...
Celebrate the Gallery's summer exhibition “UNLOVABLE” and join us for a fun-filled day of critters and crafting! Enjoy live animals provided the Phoenix Zoo, bug and animal themed crafts, and...
Discover the wonders of the animal world! Meet live animals and learn fun facts as Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary visits the library. Enjoy an up-close wildlife experience for all ages! This program is part of our Summer Reading Program and is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Paulden Library. All Ages
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...
Join an interpretive summer program for children ages 6 and up about Fool Hollow’s rodents and bats. Rodents and bats can seem weird, but can be very beneficial wildlife to both people and the environment. There is a wide variety of rodents at Fool Hollow, including the two largest rodents in North America! Bats are...
Join us for our fun filled Animal After Party events this summer to enjoy a Prime Rib dinner, drinks, animal encounters, a guided twilight tour through the park & more!...
This 2-mile hike follows the Spur Cross and Metate trails in a loop, starting from the entry area. As we walk, we will listen for the mysterious sounds of the night and...
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:...
Kartchner Caverns invites you to join us for a walk in the park as we uncover and learn about some of the 13 different neighboring bat species in the park. We will use bat detectors while on...
Join Ranger Eric for a guided night hike to look for nocturnal creepy crawlies including scorpions, snakes, geckos, mammals, nightjars, and owls. We will hike about 0.5-1 mile on an easy grade portion of Slate Trail, with occasionally rocky or uneven ground. The hike distance and time may be shortened depending on how hot the...
Join Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area for an hour-long evening program about the bald eagles and ospreys of the lake. Meet at the Adair Ampitheater. All Ages