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  • Reid Park Zoo. Tucson’s zoo features more than 400 animals, from elephants and rhinos to lions and polar bears. With regions of the park devoted to South American, African and Asian animals, Reid Park Zoo allows adults and children alike to view and learn about a wide variety of exotic animals, such as jaguars, anteaters, gibbons, zebras and giraffes. “The Flight Connection” – a full-flight, walk-through aviary – lets visitors explore the many different aspects of bird life. For more information, visit www.tucsonzoo.org. Adults $5; children 2-12 years $8; Free for children under 2.

  • Tucson Children’s Museum. This nonprofit museum is Southern Arizona’s interactive museum for kids, featuring 10 fascinating galleries of hands-on exhibits that allow children to participate in challenging activities. With fun exhibits such as Dinosaur World – highlighted by four life-sized robotic-animated dinosaurs – and Fire Station – which lets kids wear firefighting gear and climb into a real fire truck – the Tucson Children’s Museum helps kids learn about nature, science, safety and more, all while having fun! Visit www.tucsonchildrensmuseum.org for more information. Adults $5.50; Seniors $4.50; Children 2-16 years old $3.50; Free for children under 2.

  • Kitt Peak National Observatory. The world’s largest collection of optical telescopes is found high above the Sonoran Desert at Kitt Peak, on the Tohono O’odham Reservation. It is home to 22 optical and two radio telescopes representing dozens of astronomical research institutions. The National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO), funded by the National Science Foundation, oversees site operations on Kitt Peak. Explore the Visitor Center exhibits and gift shop to learn about astronomy. Take a tour and discover how astronomers use telescopes to unlock the mysteries of the Universe. Visit the National Solar Observatory exhibit gallery and watch scientists operate the world’s largest solar telescope. Guided tour pricing: $7 adults, $4.50 children. See our Dark Skies Arizona article.

  • The University of Arizona Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium. The University of Arizona Science Center brings together the University and local communities to inspire the teaching and learning of science, technology, environmental sustainability and much more. Located on the University’s campus, this is the place to go for astronomy buffs of all ages. Attend Flandrau’s special planetarium shows and get your hands dirty with hands-on science exhibits. Explore the history of Planet Earth at the mineral museum, and catch a glimpse of the heavens at the planetarium. Open Wednesday evening through Sunday afternoon. Adults: $5 - $7.50; Children: $3 - $5. Information and article courtesy: Kimberly Schmitz, Director of Public Relations & Communications Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau

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