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Tucson Bird Alliance: Summerhaven Stroll Field Trip

Summerhaven - Mt. Lemmon AZ

Enjoy a morning walk in Summerhaven looking for Red-faced Warbler, Hairy Woodpecker, Spotted Towhee, Western Tanager and more high-elevation specialties found in mixed conifer forest. We’ll bird for about 2...

$35 – $50

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

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

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Little 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

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: CAPYBARA ENCOUNTER

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park

Experience the opportunity of a lifetime with our Capybara Encounter! Come meet Chewy or BB and their care team at Shipwreck Cove. This encounter will give you the opportunity to...

$79

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: PENGUIN ENCOUNTER

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park

Experience the best dressed encounter opportunity at Wildlife World Zoo! Meet one of our endangered African Penguins and their trainers in the Wild and Wonderful aquarium building in front of...

$89

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...

Arizona Museum of Natural History: Summer Reading

Arizona Museum of Natural History 53 N. Macdonald, Mesa

It's summer reading time! Visit AZMNH every Friday in July from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM when a children's book author will read their story. This will be followed by...

Free with Admission

City of Chandler: Shark Science

Chandler Nature Center 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler

Sink your teeth into science as you learn about all-things shark. This jaw-some class explores shark anatomy, food webs, and what makes them predators of the ocean. You'll even create...

$7 – $10

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: SEA LION ENCOUNTER

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park

Have you ever wanted to meet one of our Sea Lions up close and personal? Join us for a WILD encounter at Wildlife World Zoo! Learn what it takes to...

$89

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: SLOTH ENCOUNTER

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park

Have you ever wanted to meet a sloth? Come meet Luna and her care team. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed Luna and learn from her care...

$69

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

Maricopa County Library District: Shark Week Crafts!

MCLDAZ - Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Road, Gilbert

Duunnn... Duuuuunn duun... It's Shark Week, you know what that means? It's time to sink our teeth into some fin-tastic shark themed crafts and activities. All Ages. Walk-ins welcome.

Free

Surprise Public Library: Capybara Appreciation Day Party!

Surprise Public Library - Surprise Regional Library 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise

July 10th is International Capybara Appreciation Day! Come celebrate the most chill-vibes animal with us on this special, beautiful day. We will have different activities such as crafts, games, and...

Free

Embry – Riddle Aeronautical University: Superpower Dogs

Embry - Riddle Aeronautical University Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium 3700 Willow Creek Rd., Prescott

For this program’s opening weekend this summer, the Prescott and Prescott Valley Police Department K-9 units will be joining us to show off their incredible dogs and to perform live...

$8

National Park Service: Night Comes Alive (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Half of the park is after dark! Join a ranger in the evening hours as night-prowling creatures begin to emerge. his program meets at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center. After...

Free with Park Fee

Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Critter Crawl Night Tour

Boyce Thompson Arboretum 37615 E. Arboretum Way, Superior

Join us after dark on a night-time adventure with our Education Staff and Docents! Discover the amazing world of nocturnal life in the Sonoran Desert on this family friendly ‘crawl’. Guests will learn about Sonoran Desert ecology while taking a closer look at the local critters. Plus, you...

$12 – $18

Pima County Environmental Education: Family Nightcrawler Hike

Tucson Mountain Park 2000 N. Kinney Rd., Tucson

Join a naturalist for a guided hike through the desert after dark. Experience the Sonoran Desert as it comes to life after the sun sets. This 2-mile or less family-friendly...

Free