Sonoran Desert Tucson Arizona

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum    

www.desertmuseum.org
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The renowned Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is everything you could want in a Sonoran Desert adventure! Mostly outdoors and comprised … See more

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Sep 19, 2024
Museum that’s a zoo! Great place to visit to get a feel for the desert. Much of it is outside so if visiting in hot weather, hat, water and sunscreen would be beneficial. Well set out with interestin… Full review by Tazz21
Sep 5, 2024
Fabulous museum, well worth the drive from Phoenix down. It was very hot when we visited, but enough water stations (and suncream at restrooms) available throughout. We saw less animals due to the he… Full review by Renee A
Aug 21, 2024
Fun but hot!! Be sure to hydrated before heading for this OUTSIDE museum. Also you should consider taking an umbrella for your walk through the desert. Full review by Fearless12721415252
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This world-famous museum is also a zoo that displays the creatures of the surrounding desert in their natural habitats. Located in the middl…
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The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson, Arizona, is a unique and captivating destination that allows visitors to explore the incredible na…
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The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a 98-acre (40 ha) zoo, aquarium, botanical garden, natural history museum, publisher, and art gal…
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The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a 98-acre zoo, aquarium, botanical garden, natural history museum, publisher, and art gallery fou…
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Area:0.4 km²
Opened:1952

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Is this part of Saguaro Nat'l Park? If so, are any entry fees already included with Saguaro entry?
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No it’s not
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Answer by Kerrith K · Mar 17, 2021
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What is best time of year to visit for cacti bloom?
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I think as a general rule Spring is the best, say from mid-March to late April is a good time to see the desert in bloom, at least that was my experience growing up. It may be a good idea …
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I think as a general rule Spring is the best, say from mid-March to late April is a good time to see the desert in bloom, at least that was my experience growing up. It may be a good idea to get in touch with a botanical garden in Arizona and people there might have a better sense of specific conditions yearly.
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It is raining today. Would this be a good thing to do? I can’t tell if it’s mostly outside.
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Mostly outside wouldn’t go if raining
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Do you allow service dogs?
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This is from their website: Service Animals We welcome Guests with disabilities that choose to bring their trained service animal to the Museum. (Pets are not allowed inside the Museum.) …
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This is from their website: Service Animals We welcome Guests with disabilities that choose to bring their trained service animal to the Museum. (Pets are not allowed inside the Museum.) A copy of our Service Animal Policy (PDF version) may also be obtained from Guest Services located at the main admissions entrance.
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Can I purchase membership as a gift for someone else?
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Absolutely! A Gift Membership may be purchased a few different ways — online, or with a Guest Service Assistant by phone or in-person. Gift Memberships include...
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