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 feed our capybaras and learn from their care team about what it takes to care for such unique animals. Feel the texture of their fur...
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals,...
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 care for our amazing marine mammals, and see what goes in to training them. You will be able to get an individual or group photo,...
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 team what it takes to raise and care for such a unique animal. Feel the texture of her hair and take a selfie with our...
Come see a variety of insects and other cool creepy crawlies with entomologists from Arizona State University (ASU) for Bug Night! Sponsored by Friends of Hassayampa, the researchers will be setting up a large light setup to attract insects at the picnic area in the palm grove after dark. The Preserve has high biodiversity and we should expect...
Many folks dismiss vultures as ugly birds with a bad reputation, but they figure prominently in mythology all around the world for reasons that may not be immediately obvious. Find out what’s unusual about these amazing birds and why they are critical to our ecosystem. Instructed by Kathe Anderson. Garden admission included with class purchase....
Did you know that Arizona is home to hundreds of species of moths? Get up close and personal with some of them in this bug-tastic program! Join Nature Center staff in viewing and identifying moths using a light sheet set-up in Veterans Oasis Park, and learn how to make your own light sheet at home....