International Wildlife Museum

4800 W. Gates Pass Road
Tucson, AZ  85745
(520) 629-0100 ext. 336 or 311
(520) 618-3561 Fax

www.thewildlifemuseum.org

The International Wildlife Museum is a non-profit natural history museum dedicated to increasing public knowledge and appreciation for the world's fascinating wildlife. 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 interpretive tours, and hands-on exhibits.

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.

School rates:
$2.00 per student for self-guided tours.
$2.50 per student for IWM-guided tours.
One free adult for every 10 students (required); additional adults are $5.50 each ($6.00 for guided tours). 

Membership:

Yes

Handicapped access:

Yes

Lunch facilities:

Group lunch discount or bring your own sack lunches

Gift shop:

Yes; Teachers may pre-order inexpensive gift shop bags by calling 618-3568.

Curriculum relevance:

Life Sciences, Biology

Contact person:

Kristine Massey, (520) 629-0100, ext. 336

Arranging a Visit:

Reservations are required at least one week in advance.

Tour description:

Guided tours are available for ages 6+. Guided tours may be tailored to meet the needs of a class curriculum.

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 to guided tour groups only. 

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. Contact Jennifer Stoddard at 629-0100, ext. 311.

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 call Jennifer Stoddard, Education Specialist (520) 629-0100, ext. 311.

page last updated November 12, 2004