Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bird Walk
On this walk near the Nature Center, Ranger Nikki will lead the way as we look for birds and try to spot their homes camouflaged among the cholla cacti and...
Free with Park Fee
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Zoology
Events for August 21, 2026
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bird ID Basics
Ranger Nikki will present a slideshow of common birds seen at Usery Park and in local suburban backyards. See some sample field guides and learn about birding apps that use...
Free with Park Fee
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: CAPYBARA ENCOUNTER
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
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
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour
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,...
Free – $25
Pima County Public Library: Fun Desert Storytime!
Join the Cooper Center for Environmental Learning Staff in a fun desert storytime! The pages of Jenniffer Ward's The Seed and the Giant Saguaro will come to life as we "meet"...
Free
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: SEA LION ENCOUNTER
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
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
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Skins and Skulls
Step into the fascinating world of the Sonoran Desert with our educational table, “Skins and Skulls.” Discover the rich biodiversity of this unique ecosystem as we showcase what desert creatures left behind...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Cosas Más Extrañas – Desierto Sonora / Stranger Things – Sonoran Desert
La naturaleza está llena de sorpresas. Como una telenovela, si te fijas bien, la naturaleza revela actores raros y conjuntos inexplicables. Amor, traición, relaciones, engaños - las criaturas del desierto demuestran...
Free with Park Fee
City of Buckeye: Venomous Creatures of AZ Hike
S-S-S-snakes, Gila Monsters, scorpions and more! Learn about these and other mysterious but amazing venomous creatures of the Sonoran Desert during a 1-mile hike. Then switch on ultraviolet black light...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Caminata Nocturna / Night Hike
Este hermoso programa sigue el famoso atardecer de Arizona mientras caminamos hasta la noche por una experiencia única del desierto. La ruta es de 2.5 millas o 4 kilometros por los senderos...
Free with Park Fee
Butterfly Wonderland: Butterfly Brushstrokes Painting Class
Let creativity take flight at Butterfly Brushstrokes, an intimate and inspiring painting event at Butterfly Wonderland. Perfect for a fun night out or a unique date night, this guided class...
$15 – $30
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Hike
The hike is rated as moderate only for the final 100ft elevation gain to the top of Lykes Lookout however the rest of the hike is on even flat ground....
Free with Park Fee
Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Critter Crawl Night Tour
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