Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

2021 North Kinney Road, Tucson, Arizona

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+1 520 883 2702, +1-520-833-1380

Website:

www.desertmuseum.org

This gorgeous and unusual nonprofit museum and zoo treats guests to up-close encounters with wildlife in a highly naturalistic setting. With nearly two miles of paths, this is one museum that requires quite a bit of walking. The hard work will be rewarded by sightings of lemurs, mountain lions, parrots, snakes, and many more. The primary focus of the museum is animals that might naturally live in the area if humans weren't so prevalent, but there are also rainforest and mountain animals here. Ranger-led tours and presentations are a special treat for all ages.

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The Arizona Desert Museum is very unique in that it is a living museum. more on igougo

Not only that the desert around the Sonora Museum is gorgeous. more on Yahoo! Travel

This place was a wonderful combination of museum, botanical garden and zoo all rolled into one. more on GeckoGo

Even the drive to the museum is... more on Epinions.com

Over all this was a wonderful experience. more on Yahoo! Travel

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I could write a book about this spectacular place! more on TripAdvisor

Like it so much that we got a family season pass. Grandkids go in for free and that is a big savings. more on TripAdvisor

A combination of zoo and botanic garden, this is an excellent presentation of everything you'll ever need to know about the Sonoran Desert. The scope does not go beyond this region, but covers it exte ... more on TripAdvisor

You get a real close look at the rapters: raven, owls, hawks, kestrels---lots of good info too. Great for kids. and adults. more on TripAdvisor

Many years back hubby and I visited the Desert Museum and vowed to return one day. So, before traveling up to Phoenix or our flight home, we devoted the afternoon to cactus, critters, and beautiful vi ... more on TripAdvisor

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no problems, no worry, just a little expensive for Seniors: No Senior price! more on Yahoo! Travel

I have been going to this museum/zoo for over 30 years, and it just gets better. The setting is wonderful especially during spring when the plants are in bloom. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Excellent Desert Animal Park surrounded by the Wonderful Sugauro National Park land, full of Cactus and Wildlife. The view of the surrounding ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Loads of plants and animals, a zoo and a botanical garden in one. Knowledgable staff. Close to Tucson. Unique gift shop items. Highly educational. Fun ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I really like the freeness of going wherever you wanted and whenever, and the atmosphere wasnt super crowded or busy. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Great place to see native desert plants! Very well maintained--highly recommend a visit. Web site link more on GeckoGo

You will get to know all of the desert animals first hand! more on GeckoGo

I went to this museum quite a few years ago, but I remember a lot about it. My favorite thing was seeing the animals in their natural environments. The prairie dogs were the cutest. I also remember the hand-crafted items that ... more on GeckoGo

This place was a wonderful combination of museum, botanical garden and zoo all rolled into one. It's a beautiful drive outside ... more on GeckoGo