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Live Animal Presentations
Raptor Free Flight
Shows every day from October 19, 2019 - April 12, 2020
(Dates and times subject to weather-related change)
Come experience the thrill of free flying birds of prey at the Raptor Free Flight. Raptor Free Flight is a dynamic bird of prey flight demonstration that occurs in the open desert showcasing natural behaviors of native birds. Raptor Free Flight demonstrations will occur, as bird and weather conditions allow:
October 19, 2019 through February 29, 2020 — 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
March 1 through April 12, 2020 — 10:00 a.m. only
(All dates and times subject to weather-related change)
Live & (sort of) On The Loose
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
This live animal presentation is offered by the staff of the Herpetology department. These 45-60 minute programs take place in the Warden Oasis Theater at 12:15 p.m. except during other special events. So, be sure to check the museum's daily event board to confirm that this exciting program will take place!
Sonoran Animal Spotlight
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Sonoran Animal Spotlight is an informal presentation at 12:15 p.m. where you can sit and relax in an air-conditioned theater, learning fun facts and stories about a variety of animals from the Sonoran Desert Region. Shows will vary in topic and species of animals presented, and may include birds, mammals, reptiles, and/or arthropods.
Keeper Encounters
Watch the Museum's professional keepers working with individual animals in training exercises, feedings or enrichment activities. Check the Plan Your Day board at the entrance patio for times and locations.
Docent Animal Demonstrations
Our highly-trained Docents also offer Live Animal Presentations throughout the day.
See below for a list of all Docent demonstrations, including 
live animal interpretations.
Schedule for Friday August 19th, 2022
- Live Animal Interpretation| 7:30am | Arthropod
Orientation Ramada |
| 8:00am | Parrot
Pollination Gardens |
| 8:30am | Diorama
Yucca Ramada |
| 9:00am | Raptor
Orientation Ramada |
| 9:00am | Arthropod
Earth History Room |
| 10:00am | Diorama
Orientation Ramada |
| 10:00am | Snake
Earth History Room |
| 1:00pm | Arthropod
Orientation Ramada |
