We are closed for the remainder of the day today, May 1, 2024. Due to recent rabies cases in the area, the Desert Museum is taking extra precautions after observing abnormal wild animal behavior. Staff are continually monitoring the grounds. We will share information about reopening as soon as we are able.

Discover the Desert Program Details

In this introduction to the Sonoran Desert, you’ll discover what makes a desert a desert and meet some of the diverse plants and animals that make the Sonoran Desert unique! We will explore the amazing adaptations that help flora and fauna thrive here as we uncover their ecological roles, dispel some myths, and learn how we can protect desert life.

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