Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

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4.8(9,593)
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Open
Closes 5:00 PM
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a sprawling 98-acre natural history museum, zoo, and botanical garden showcasing regional wildlife and desert flora. long_description_potoo
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Jul 11
6:00 PM
Halsero

Enjoy live music by Halsero during the Radical Reptiles Cool Summer Nights event, which features learning about the Tortoise Adoption Program, meeting available tortoises, and hearing from renowned Herpetologist Craig Ivanyi.

Jul 11
6:00 PM
Desert Dwellers

Celebrate and explore the desert dwellers that call our grounds home. Witness the desert coming alive at night, enjoy Indie Rock/Latin Pop music by Nicosa, and catch Sonoran Desert Animal Spotlight in the Warden Oasis Theater.

Jul 11
6:00 PM

All things reptilian are in the spotlight tonight! Learn about our Tortoise Adoption Program and meet some of the available tortoises in our program, hear from renowned Herpetologist Craig Ivanyi, and enjoy live music by Halsero.

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The outdoor paths weave through rugged desert landscapes and curated gardens, creating an immersive atmosphere where the natural environment takes center stage. It feels like a massive, living classroom that blends a botanical garden with a highly interactive wildlife park.ambiance_potoo

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Visitors frequently highlight the incredibly diverse wildlife and the seamless integration of botanical gardens with animal exhibits. Many appreciate the extensive educational aspects and the immersive natural history displays.reviews_potoo

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2021 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743
Open
 Closes 5:00 PM

About

Founded in 1952, this institution has evolved from its origins into a multifaceted cultural hub that serves as a publisher and art gallery for the Sonoran Desert. It remains a cornerstone of regional education and conservation efforts.story_potoo