Please Note: Due to the Desert Gala, there will be no Theater Animal Experience Fri 4/25 - Mon 4/28. The Ironwood Restaurant will close at noon on Sun 4/27. The Ironwood Gift Shop, Baldwin Gallery, and the Desert Garden will be closed all day Sun 4/27.

Camps and Family Programs

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Camps

Open your eyes to the wonders of the Sonoran Desert Region with our hands-on, minds-on camps. Offering both in-person and virtual camps seasonally.

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Coati Club

Coati Kids Club

If you — or a kid you know is wild about the desert, a Coati Kids Club membership is for you. Members receive great benefits, including exclusive events throughout the year!

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Music at the Museum

Enjoy a tasty (musical) jam as you sing and dance along to a desert inspired tune! Fun for kiddos and the young at heart alike. Revisit this page every now and again as more songs will be added over time!

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Young Naturalists

Young Naturalists

Young Naturalists is a program for 6th-8th graders that are interested in forming a deeper connection with the Sonoran Desert.

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Virtual Programs

These live interactive programs are perfect for teachers, homeschoolers, learning ’pandemic pods‘, libraries, youth groups and more!

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Games

Fact Sheets and Games

Play online, learn about the Sonoran Desert, solve puzzles, watch videos, and more.

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Packrat Playhouse

Play like a Packrat

Slink, swoop, or scamper to the Desert Museum for an unforgettable adventure in Packrat Playhouse!

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Biodiversity Camp

A Field Experience for High Schoolers

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