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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

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

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

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

Rangers Derik and Eric will lead a hike around the lake and up to the top of Lykes Lookout over 2 miles and with 160 feet elevation gain. The trail is rated as easy to...

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Hike

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

We’ll be on the lookout for all kinds of evening-active critters, from skunks to, spiders, snakes, fox, coyote, deer, owls and of course scorpions! Bring flashlights; black UV lights are optional....

Free with Park Fee

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