Come visit the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary's annual Gators and Ghouls event for a spooky family night of FUN! The PHS property will be open for guests to explore all of the activities and some of the amazing reptiles we care for! We will be offering a variety of reptile and Halloween fun including: Candy!!!! (goodies...
This talk explores the surprising connection between arachnology and astronomy. Black widow spider silk is prized for being stronger than steel, yet more resilient than the wire and thread available during World War II. That same silk was used in the crosshairs of the astrograph at Lowell Observatory, the instrument that led to the discovery...
The namesake waterfall of Waterfall Trail is seasonal. It comes and goes with the winter and monsoon rains. This means that for much of the year Waterfall Trail is, well,...
We will walk a route that navigates habitats not normally visited at Danny Lopez Park (formerly Columbus Park) along with touching the traditional spots. This is not an easy ¾ mile walk...
When you think about Halloween, it’s normal to think of spooky and scary symbols like spiders, spider webs, and bats. But if you learn a little more about these creatures in the Sonoran Desert, you may discover that there is not much to be afraid of! So, join us while we turn Halloween on its...
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...