Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Tucson

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum    

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The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a 98-acre zoo, aquarium, botanical garden, natural history museum, publisher, and art gallery founded in 1952.

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5.0/5(8,902)
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4.8/5(8,379)

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Apr 15, 2024
Arrive as early as you can. We got there around 9:30am. There are some new exhibits to the right of the entry gates. My kids loved the indoor Packrat Playhouse. There is a seating area with water and… Full review by CAGirl411
Apr 10, 2024
Been here a dozen times and it's very serene and peaceful as a protected nature hike. But there is no bear. There is an enclosure but no bear. They say there's one. In fact I think you should be hap… Full review by 983justins
Apr 5, 2024
Beautiful natural park set in the foothills and well worth a visit ($30 per person for adults) if you'd like to capture great photos, learn a lot more about cactus and desert flower and fauna. There … Full review by MooshLA
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Facts

Opened:1952

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Questions & answers

Q:
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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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
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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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Is there motorized carts or wheel chairs for handicapped
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Hi Julie, Yes, we do offer wheel chairs ($8, $7 for members) and motorized carts ($25, $20 for members) for rent. We hope to see you soon!
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Frequently asked questions

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Am I required to wear a mask?
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Face masks are optional in all areas. We encourage guests to follow the most current CDC guidance to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and make choices about visiting...
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