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The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is located about 13 miles west of central Tucson. It is open every day. Opening hours vary by season, but generally the museum is open from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m ...
Saguaro cactuses are Arizona's towering icons. However, only one holds the record for being the tallest ever measured. Here's ...
Tortoises can either be picked up at the AZGFD Tortoise Adoption Program in Phoenix or at the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum in Tucson. You can mark their preferred location on your application.
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is both an educational center and outdoor experience, introducing visitors to the unique ecology of this arid environment. As night descends, Tucson is a premier ...
The intense heat in recent Arizona summers is taking a toll on the smaller saguaro cactus. The survival of saguaro seedlings is being threatened by extended drought periods, as rainfall is their ...
“There’s a wide swath of programs across the country that they [IMLS] fund, particularly for younger generations,” said Catherine Bartlett, associate director of education for the Arizona-Sonora ...
Nestled in the Sonoran Desert and surrounded by stunning mountain ranges, the city of Tucson, Arizona, is a vibrant ... the park’s entrance is an amazing museum that combines a zoo, botanical ...
IMLS funding goes beyond programs that serve community needs; it also supports the development of library and museum educational resources. The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum received IMLS funding ...
Mature saguaros can weigh 3,200 to 4,800 pounds when fully hydrated, according to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson. Over decades, saguaros can grow to 50 feet or more. There is a ...