International Wildlife Museum
 | International Wildlife Museum4800 W Gates Pass Rd |
| The International Wildlife Museum is a non-profit natural history museum dedicated to increasing public knowledge and appreciation for the world's diverse wildlife, as well as explaining the role of wildlife management in conservation. Founded in 1988, the museum includes over 400 kinds of animals—insects to prehistoric mammals—from around the world. The museum features wildlife in natural habitats, wildlife videos, interactive computers, guided group tours, and hands-on exhibits. | |
| Location: | I-10 to Speedway Boulevard, west 5 miles |
| Parking: | Plentiful, for cars, buses, and RVs |
| Hours of Operation: | Weekdays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Weekends, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Admission Fees: | $7.00 Adults $5.50 Seniors (62 & over) and Students (w/ID) $2.50 Children (4-12) Free for ages 3 and under when accompanied by a parent. Additional discounts available for groups with prior reservations. |
| Membership: | Visit our website for more information about membership. We are also part of ASTC, which provides reciprocal membership to museums around the US. |
| Handicapped Access: | We are fully accessible. |
| Lunch Facilities: | Oasis Grille open weekdays 10a-2p. Group lunch discount or bring your own sack lunches. |
| Gift Shop: | Yes; Please contact 618-3568 for more information. |
| Contact Person: | Kristine Massey, (520) 629-0100, ext. 336 |
| Arranging a Visit: | Reservations are required at least one week in advance. |
| Other Resources: | Pre-visit activity packets are sent to all scheduled groups. Regularly shown wildlife videos are free and available to all. Reserved videos are available for groups and home-schoolers with advance notice. The museum conducts weeklong summer programs for children ages 5-11. Natural history lectures and family events are sponsored by the museum throughout the year. Wildlife curriculum and activity guides, videos, and artifacts are also available on loan. |
| Outreach Programs: | Programs focus on the natural history of wildlife throughout the world using live animals and artifacts. Programs can be taught at your school or incorporated into your field trip to the museum. For a list of topics and additional information visit our website. |