Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
 | Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum2021 N Kinney Rd |
| The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden, all in one place! Exhibits re-create the natural landscape of the Sonoran Desert Region so realistically you find yourself eye-to-eye with mountain lions, prairie dogs, Gila monsters, and more. Within the Museum grounds, you will see more than 300 animal species and 1200 kinds of plants. There are almost two miles of paths traversing 21 acres of beautiful desert. The Sonoran Desert is our model for teaching life and earth science. Our science education programs highlight live animals and museum artifacts, hands-on/minds-on activities, experiential learning, and lab and field equipment. | |
| Location: | From I-10, take Speedway Blvd. West approx. 12 miles, or, from I-19 take Ajo Way exit and right on Kinney Road for 7.5 miles. Located in Tucson Mountain Park. |
| Parking: | Ample parking for cars, buses, motor homes, etc. |
| Hours of Operation: | Open every day of the year. October through February 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. March through September 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Admission Fees: | Registration required with a 30-day minimum advance notice. Adults and students $2 each for Self-guided visit. (Prices vary for classes, labs, and outreach programs.) |
| Membership: | Yes |
| Handicapped Access: | Yes. Wheelchairs available. |
| Lunch Facilities: | Restaurant, snack bar plus small picnic area on site, available on a first-come, first-serve basis. |
| Gift Shop: | Yes |
| Contact Person: | Reservations Coordinator, (520) 883-3025 |
| Arranging a Visit: | All schools must register for programs At the Museum or At Your School with a 30-day minimum advance notice. Easy online registration at: www.desertmuseum.org |
| Other Resources: | Teacher’s Day August 30, 2003 9 a.m. to 12 noon Join us at the Museum for a special morning just for teachers and learn about preparing for your Museum field trip or programs, and possibly earn 3 hours credit. www.desertmuseum.org (go to School and Youth/Teacher Resources) offers a broad range of material for self-guided visits, classes, labs, plus information on the Sonoran Desert. |
| Outreach Programs: | Desert Ark Pre-visit Orientation Desert Discovery Outreach Sonora Desert Discovery Kits |