We're open! We value the health and safety of our guests, staff, and animals. Because of this, we have made modifications to the Desert Museum experience following public guidance and health recommendations. Please be sure to review the FAQs before your visit.
(All guests, including members, must reserve tickets in advance)

Adoption Center

Have you ever wanted to be a proud parent of one our animals? Now you can! You can be a “Proud Parent” to our prairie dogs, javelinas, Gila monsters, Mexican gray wolves, otters, bats, or hummingbirds. Your symbolic adoption will help us provide the highest quality care to these captivating creatures.

Who would you like to adopt?

Limited Edition Puppet Package
Puppet Package
  		Bat
Bat
Photo © Paul Berquist
Gila Monster
Gila Monster
Photo © Matthew Sullivan 		Mexican Gray Wolf
Hummingbird
Photo © Sarah Foster
Javelina
Javelina
Photo © Cara Rea 		Mexican Gray Wolf
Mexican Gray Wolf
Photo © Jay Pierstorff
Prairie Dog
Prairie Dog
Photo © Liz Kemp 		River Otter
River Otter
Photo © Rhonda Spencer

Questions?

Email Guest Services
info@desertmuseum.org
or call 520-883-1380

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Adoptions
Bats Gila monsters Hummingbirds Javelinas Mexican gray wolves Prairie dogs River otters Puppet package