Upcoming Events

Celebrate World Coati Day with us! Our Education Team will have kid-friendly craft activities at the Lower Cat Canyon Ramada. And don't miss visiting our exhibit coati, Zucchini. His keepers will be providing extra enrichment for him on his special day!

Ring in the ‘Noon Year!’ with all of your favorite animal friends! Ditch the midnight ball drop and watch our giant dinosaur egg drop into 2025 with the Desert Museum at noon!
Littles can dance the day away with their favorite live DJ, get their face painted, or catch a live show in the Warden Oasis Theater. There will be arts and crafts stations and fun, educational activities, too!
Celebrate the new year without missing bedtime?! It's the ultimate New Year's Eve party for your littles! Dinosaur themed clothing and costumes encouraged!
Event is free with Museum admission.

Just in geologic time: Mineral Madness turns thirty-one! You're invited to dig into the rockin' world of minerals on Saturday and Sunday, January 18 and 19 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day to celebrate the thirty first anniversary of this popular event. Shop for your own mineral and fossil treasures at rock-bottom prices and enjoy hands-on activities for all ages!