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!
Spadefoot Splash Water is life! Learn about some of our ongoing conservation projects, with an emphasis on learning through play for guests zero to five years old.	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 mountain lions, 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, beavers, bighorn sheep, fishes and aquatic invertebrates.
Birds of the Sonoran Desert 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.
Desert Loop Trail Encounter javelinas, coyotes, and lizards in natural settings, while learning about agave plants and native Palo Verde trees.	Art Institute & Galleries Take an art class or workshop on-site and experience two world-class art galleries.