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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 1,200 kinds of plants. There are almost 2 miles of paths traversing 21 acres of beautiful desert.
Hours:
October - February 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (no entry after 4:15 p.m.)
March - September 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (no entry after 4:15 p.m.)
June, July, August Sunday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (no entry after 4:15 p.m.)
Saturdays - 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Extended hours and special programming for families on Summer Saturday Evenings
Season:
Open year round
Price:
$8.00 - $19.50
Price Details:
General Admission (ages 18-64) - $19.50
Seniors (ages 65+) - $17.50
Youth (ages 13-17) - $15.50
Children (ages 3-12) - $8.00
Children (ages 2 and under) - FREE
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney RdThe 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 1,200 kinds of plants. There are almost 2 miles of paths traversing 21 acres of beautiful desert.
Hours:
October - February 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (no entry after 4:15 p.m.)
March - September 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (no entry after 4:15 p.m.)
June, July, August Sunday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (no entry after 4:15 p.m.)
Saturdays - 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Extended hours and special programming for families on Summer Saturday Evenings
Season:
Open year round
Price:
$8.00 - $19.50
Price Details:
General Admission (ages 18-64) - $19.50
Seniors (ages 65+) - $17.50
Youth (ages 13-17) - $15.50
Children (ages 3-12) - $8.00
Children (ages 2 and under) - FREE
Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter is an exceptional science learning facility located at Steward Observatory's "sky island" observing site just north of Tucson, Arizona. The SkyCenter builds upon the uniqueness of the 9157 feet summit of Mt. Lemmon and on the extensive knowledge base at the University of Arizona to deliver educational adventures including:
SkyNights is a night-time observing program that provides the opportunity to peer beyond the blue horizons of our southwestern skies and explore astronomical wonders that have fascinated us from time immemorial. Star charts, binoculars and the superb 32" Schulman telescope are just some of the resources of this program. This telescope is the LARGEST public dedicated telescope in the Southwest. The SkyNights experience is offered virtually every night throughout the year. Join us as part of a group for the evening hours and enjoy our Universe like you've never done before!
DiscoveryDays explore the scientific, historical, and natural wonders of Mt. Lemmon and the Catalina Mountains by interacting with UA scientists in this hands-on program. Topics include tree-ring science, hummingbird studies, updates on recent astronomical discoveries, ecology, meteorology, and more.
AstronomerNights opens up nearly exclusive, extended access to our 32" telescope like a professional astronomer. This unique experience allows one or two visitors to observe with an astronomer/guide, be lodged on site in our dorm, acquire high quality images of objects of their choice, and have images processed and subsequently made available to them. Groups can be accommodated with adjustments in program and fees. There are no prerequisites on experience or education: just a curiosity about our universe and an interest in exploring it first-hand!
Basic Directions
Find Catalina Highway on the northeast side of Tucson. Follow the road up 27 miles towards the town of Summerhaven. Just after our "welcome" sign for Summerhaven (but before the town) turn right on to Ski Run Rd. At the top of this road (about 2 miles) drive through the open Forest Service gate at the end of the parking lot. This is the observatory road. (Note: During the winter months this (lower forest service) gate will be closed and you can proceed no further. We will meet you here at the appointed time.) Go up the road (another 2 miles) to the second, closed, Forest Service gate. Park in the lot to the left. We will greet you here and admit you to the main observatory grounds at your scheduled arrival time. Remember, reservations are required to participate in any Mount Lemmon SkyCenter programs.
Allow 90 minutes driving time to get from Tucson proper to the top of Mt. Lemmon. The Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter is at an altitude of 9,157ft. Remember to bring warm clothing regardless of the time of year.
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Mt. Lemmon Sky Center Observatory
9800 E Ski Run RdMt. Lemmon SkyCenter is an exceptional science learning facility located at Steward Observatory's "sky island" observing site just north of Tucson, Arizona. The SkyCenter builds upon the uniqueness of the 9157 feet summit of Mt. Lemmon and on the extensive knowledge base at the University of Arizona to deliver educational adventures including:
SkyNights is a night-time observing program that provides the opportunity to peer beyond the blue horizons of our southwestern skies and explore astronomical wonders that have fascinated us from time immemorial. Star charts, binoculars and the superb 32" Schulman telescope are just some of the resources of this program. This telescope is the LARGEST public dedicated telescope in the Southwest. The SkyNights experience is offered virtually every night throughout the year. Join us as part of a group for the evening hours and enjoy our Universe like you've never done before!
DiscoveryDays explore the scientific, historical, and natural wonders of Mt. Lemmon and the Catalina Mountains by interacting with UA scientists in this hands-on program. Topics include tree-ring science, hummingbird studies, updates on recent astronomical discoveries, ecology, meteorology, and more.
AstronomerNights opens up nearly exclusive, extended access to our 32" telescope like a professional astronomer. This unique experience allows one or two visitors to observe with an astronomer/guide, be lodged on site in our dorm, acquire high quality images of objects of their choice, and have images processed and subsequently made available to them. Groups can be accommodated with adjustments in program and fees. There are no prerequisites on experience or education: just a curiosity about our universe and an interest in exploring it first-hand!
Basic Directions
Find Catalina Highway on the northeast side of Tucson. Follow the road up 27 miles towards the town of Summerhaven. Just after our "welcome" sign for Summerhaven (but before the town) turn right on to Ski Run Rd. At the top of this road (about 2 miles) drive through the open Forest Service gate at the end of the parking lot. This is the observatory road. (Note: During the winter months this (lower forest service) gate will be closed and you can proceed no further. We will meet you here at the appointed time.) Go up the road (another 2 miles) to the second, closed, Forest Service gate. Park in the lot to the left. We will greet you here and admit you to the main observatory grounds at your scheduled arrival time. Remember, reservations are required to participate in any Mount Lemmon SkyCenter programs.
Allow 90 minutes driving time to get from Tucson proper to the top of Mt. Lemmon. The Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter is at an altitude of 9,157ft. Remember to bring warm clothing regardless of the time of year.
Saguaro National Park is named after its most visible and popular resident the giant Saguaro Cactus. These extraordinary icons of the desert have an average life span of 150 years and may grow to a height of 50 feet and weigh over 10 tons.
Saguaro National Park has 2 separate districts. The Rincon Mountain District is on the eastside of Tucson; the Tucson Mountain District is on the westside. Both are most often enjoyed by traveling one of the scenic loops, and stopping to hike easy trails along the way. More rigorous backcountry hiking and camping is available with permit and, is only available in the Rincon Mountain District.
The Tucson Mountain District is 15 miles west of Tucson off I-10. The Rincon Mountain District is about 12 east of Tucson.
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Národní park Saguaro
Saguaro National Park is named after its most visible and popular resident the giant Saguaro Cactus. These extraordinary icons of the desert have an average life span of 150 years and may grow to a height of 50 feet and weigh over 10 tons.
Saguaro National Park has 2 separate districts. The Rincon Mountain District is on the eastside of Tucson; the Tucson Mountain District is on the westside. Both are most often enjoyed by traveling one of the scenic loops, and stopping to hike easy trails along the way. More rigorous backcountry hiking and camping is available with permit and, is only available in the Rincon Mountain District.
The Tucson Mountain District is 15 miles west of Tucson off I-10. The Rincon Mountain District is about 12 east of Tucson.