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The University of Arizona: Venomous Reptiles of Tumamoc Hill

Tumamoc Hill Desert Laboratory 1675 W Anklam Rd., Tucson

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...

Free

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock

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

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...

Free with Park Fee

Reid Park Zoo: Insect Day

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

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...

Free with Admission

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Tortoise Feeding

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

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,...

Free with Park Fee

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

Yuma County Library District: Birdwatching Bingo

Yuma County Library District - Foothills Library 13226 E. South Frontage Rd., Yuma

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...

Free

Bearizona Wildlife Park: VIP Experience

Bearizona Wildlife Park 1500 E. Route 66, Williams

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...

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Tortoise Talk

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills

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...

Free with Park Fee

Chandler Public Library: Creepy Crawly Day at Vision Gallery

Vision Gallery 10 E. Chicago St., Chandler

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...

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Heritage Park Zoo at the Library!

Yavapai County Free Library District - Paulden Public Library 16 W. Big Chino Rd., Paulden

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!...

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...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Children’s Program – Rats and Bats

Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area 1500 Fools Hollow Rd, Show Low

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...

Free with Park Fee

Bearizona Wildlife Park: Animal After Party

Bearizona Wildlife Park 1500 E. Route 66, Williams

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!...

$150

Reid Park Zoo: Summer Safari Nights – Insects

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

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...

Free – $12

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Bat Walk

Kartchner Caverns State Park 2980 AZ-90, Benson

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...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

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...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Wings Over Water

Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area 1500 Fools Hollow Rd, Show Low

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

Free with Park Fee