Regular Admission Rates Apply
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Photo credit: Rhonda Spencer
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Beat the Arizona heat and enjoy a family-friendly outing during our popular Cool Summer Nights. So what makes these Saturday evenings so enchanting? The stunning sunsets, skies speckled with stars, night-blooming plants, and animals reappearing from their daytime naps.
The desert comes alive at night as nocturnal animals awake. Bats perform aerial acrobatics in pursuit of dinner, beavers splash around in their pond, and scorpions glow green under black light. Bring your flashlight and explore, experience a live animal encounter, or participate in special nightly activities. See the schedule below for weekly themes and activities.
Dining options
Packrat Playhouse
Packrat Playhouse has been popular on Cool Summer Nights! Sign up in advance for a guaranteed 30-minute play time ($5/person) or come to the Playhouse during the evening to get your name on the list (subject to availability)!
Pro tip? Arrive early for the best parking!
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Weekly Themes & Activity Schedule
Activity schedules subject to change — check back often for the latest updates!
(See previous Saturday schedules)
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