Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way we will discuss how to identify birds by sight and sound, about the behavioral and ecological traits that make them unique, and about citizen...
The Arizona Game and Fish Department invites you to spend a day with Department biologists and paddlesports experts at Watson Lake in Prescott, AZ. Get an exclusive and unique experience with kayaking and birding on open water! Game and Fish will provide all of the paddle equipment (kayaks, paddle, and life jackets), but if you...
Sycamore Canyon enters the Verde River near Clarkdale but begins in the vast Ponderosa Pine forest southeast of Williams. We will travel across to the canyon’s headwaters area from Drake, just north of Chino Valley, visiting JD Dam, Sycamore Point (with incredible views down the canyon), White Horse Lake, and Sycamore Falls, where the creek...
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...
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...
This is a casual drop-in program, that will have a fresh water sample from the wildlife pond to be examined under a microscope to see the tiny little critters that are hiding in plain sight! Seeing what things live in our water is not only fun, but it also tells us about the health of our water and the...
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...
In 1914, Arizona's first veterinarian and hotel magnate, Dr. A.J. Chandler, expected the delivery of a herd of 210 ostriches from Avondale's Pan American Ranch for his menagerie at the San Marcos Hotel. Along the way, the birds stampeded into the wild, some reaching as far south as Tucson. Hear the true story as told...
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...
Escape the midday heat and head into the air-conditioned Nature Center for this special America 250 Lunch n' Learn! From the Gadsden "Don't Tread on Me" flag to Hollywood legends...
his month we're reading "Why do birds sing" by Joan Holub and Anna DiVito. Read the book at home and then join us for fun activities, discussion and so much...
We’re setting up our version of the silver screen near the Wildlife Viewing Pond tonight. Once it’s dark, we’ll turn on the spotlight and enjoy the show that unfolds, as all manner of arthropods are...
Ranger Nikki will lead you on an out-and-back walk to search for bark, striped-tail and giant hairy scorpions. We will also be on the lookout for other nocturnal critters such...