National Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

	    national arizona-sonora desert museum
	Check out the huge saguaro cacti or get an up-close view of mountain lions, prairie dogs, Gila monsters, and more in this indoor-outdoor Sonoran museum and zoo.
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2021 N. Kinney Rd.

Tucson, AZ 85743

520-883-1380

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advertisementHours: Open every day of the year. Hours alter depending on season. Check the Web site for hours of operation.
advertisementAdmission: Fees for adults and children vary upon season. Children under 6 are always free. Click here for additional information.
advertisementThis indoor-outdoor zoo, natural history museum, and botanical garden are packed with native birds--and other animals--all within an arm's length. There are over 300 animal species and 1,200 plant species, and the towering, saguaro-studded Tucson Mountains are alive with the yips and yodels of coyotes.
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Two walk-in aviaries--one filled with songbirds and one filled with hummingbirds--make spotting even tiny birds a snap.
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Children are welcomed on the free, guided bird walks, which are offered at 7:30 a.m. most days. (Tours last from 1 to 1 1/2 hours.) Call for information; schedules vary.
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Kids' Days are held on the first and third Sunday of every month. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., visitors ages 4-10 can take part in hikes, craft projects, wildlife programs, or other special activities (free with admission). Call or check the Web site for more information.
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Outdoor exhibits include butterfly and cactus gardens, desert cats, burrowing animals, and prairie dogs; indoor (air-conditioned) exhibits include reptiles, snakes, and Gila monsters. See the indoor exhibits at midday, when the sun is at its hottest.
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There are two miles of gentle walking trails with plenty of shaded shelters and water fountains.
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There are extensive dining facilities--grill, café, coffee bar, and snack shop--and a gift shop featuring desert and native crafts, minerals, and Southwestern artifacts. Strollers and wheelchairs are free of charge.

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