Things to See & Do
Experiences
 Live Animal Theater Program Join our animal keepers for an informal 25-30 minute live animal presentation. |
 Raptor Free Flight Experience birds flying completely untethered in the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert. |
 Avian Adventures Meet special birds that are not currently flying in our Raptor Free Flight program during this exclusive opportunity. |
 Docent Tours and Demos Make the most of your visit with a tour or interpretive demonstration from a docent, who will introduce you to the wonders of the Sonoran Desert region. |
 Stingray Touch Create your own memories with our captivating creatures at our Stingray touch experience! |
 Packrat Playhouse Climb through prickly pear cactus pads and slide down cholla skeleton ribs — fun for kids of all ages! |
 Desert Loop Trail Encounter javelinas, coyotes, and lizards in natural settings, while learning about agave plants and native Palo Verde trees. |
 Ancient Arizona Investigate prehistoric Arizona and learn about the Museum's own dinosaur — Sonorasaurus. |
Exhibits
 Warden Aquarium Discover two galleries in Rivers to the Sea, featuring fresh and salt water species, including those from the Gulf of California. |
 Reptile, Amphibian & Invertebrate Hall Explore the region's amazing bio-diversity in a climate-controlled gallery. |
 Earth Sciences Center Learn the region's geology in this cool, replica limestone cave. Examine minerals from the Museum's extensive collection. |
 Mountain Woodland Encounter a Mexican Pine-Oak woodland habitat featuring a mountain lion, mule deer, Mexican gray wolves, and a black bear. |
 Desert Grassland Stroll through towering soap tree yuccas and a variety of desert grasses interspersed with desert shrubs and succulents. Prairie dogs and Great Blue Heron ahead! |
 Vulture Culture Walk through an entertaining exhibit displaying intriguing facts about this oft-misunderstood bird. |
 Cat Canyon View a variety of small mammals in natural settings. |
 Riparian Corridor See a river otter, bighorn sheep, fishes and aquatic invertebrates. |
 Mixed Species Aviary Step into a large free-flight aviary featuring a variety of species native to the Sonoran Desert region. |
 Hummingbird Aviary Experience the antics of multiple hummingbird species! Bring your cameras as the birds seem to pose for photos! |
 Gardens Tour the Sonoran Desert’s vibrant ecosystem in the Desert Museum’s gardens, which showcase a variety of biotic communities found throughout the region. |
 Life on the Rocks Enjoy a multi-species exhibit providing an in-depth look at the habitat and species most often encountered amidst Tucson’s rocky slopes. |
 Art Institute & Galleries Take an art class or workshop on-site and experience two world-class art galleries. |