Sonora Desert Museum is so much more than a museum! It's a botanical garden, aquarium, zoo, enrichment center and gallery! It's got big animals, fish, rodents, reptiles and birds! The plant life is e… Full review by Cindypnw
Nov 19, 2023
The desert setting for the museum is spectacular, but the docents made the experience great. We arrived in time to see the free fly raptor show, then heard a presentation on the life cycle of the sag… Full review by TeresaB25
Nov 2, 2023
The drive out to the zoo is spectacular and the zoo itself is perfectly integrated into the landscape. Definitely be prepared to walk & be out in the weather. The cafe is also perfect to stay hydrate… Full review by Paradise06494147455
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 …
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.
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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It is an outdoor museum, lots of walking but he walkways are not rugged easy walking. Lots to see. As others stated unless it is a down right down pour a little rain is not going to hurt
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.) …
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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