Things to See and Do — Museum Exhibits and 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 Exclusive opportunity to meet special birds that are not currently flying in our Raptor Free Flight program. |
 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 Visitors are able to create their own moments with these captivating creatures at our Stingray experience. |
 Packrat Playhouse Kids of all ages get to climb through prickly pear cactus pads and slide down cholla skeleton ribs! |
 Gardens The Desert Museum's gardens showcase the Sonoran Desert's vibrant ecosystem and represent a variety of biotic communities found within the Sonoran Desert region. |
 Warden Aquarium Rivers to the Sea comprises two galleries featuring fresh and salt water species including those from the Gulf of California. |
 Earth Sciences Center Learn the region's geology in this cool, replica limestone cave. Examine minerals from the Museum's extensive collection. |
 Life on the Rocks A multi-species exhibit providing an in-depth look at the habitat and species most often encountered amidst Tucson's rocky slopes. |
 Vulture Culture 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. |
 Mountain Woodland This Mexican Pine-Oak woodland habitat features 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! |
 Desert Loop Trail Encounter javelinas, coyotes, and lizards in natural settings, while learning about agave plants and native Palo Verde trees. |
 Hummingbird Aviary Experience the antics of multiple hummingbird species! Bring your cameras as the birds seem to pose for photos! |
 Reptile, Amphibian & Invertebrate Hall Explore the region's amazing bio-diversity in a climate-controlled gallery. |
 Ancient Arizona Investigate prehistoric Arizona and learn about the Museum's own dinosaur — Sonorasaurus. |
 Birds of the Sonoran Desert This large free-flight aviary features a variety of species native to the Sonoran Desert region. |