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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 201 attractions in Tucson
Traveler Description:
This renowned combination zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden reflects the diverse flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert, featuring... more » This renowned combination zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden reflects the diverse flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert, featuring wildlife like coyotes, bears and mountain lions in their natural settings and aviaries, one for hummingbirds and the other for varied desert birds. « less
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Attraction type: Natural history museum, Zoo, Garden, Museum, Nature center, Specialty museum, Other
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Birdwatching, Viewing foliage
Address: 2021 North Kinney Road Tucson, AZ 85743
Tel: 520 883 2702

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Reviews of Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

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3 of 5 stars
California
Oct 7, 2008

This is an interesting "museum" of sorts. It's actually partially a zoo and partially a museum (of rocks, minerals, etc.). You have to walk a certain paved pathway (with the option to detour into some dirt pathways) filled with exhibits such as those of fish, hummingbirds, coyotes, wild cats, rattlesnakes, foxes, and other animals. There is also a cactus garden.... more

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4 of 5 stars
Capital/Saratoga Region, NY
Sep 16, 2008

There really isn't a lot to see in Tucson, aside from cacti, and this, the Desert Museum. It was worth seeing, though, with lots of interesting animals and exhibits, a taste of all that is nature in Tucson in one place. If you happen to be in the area, definitely go. more

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5 of 5 stars
Bucharest
Sep 11, 2008

I decided to visit this museum because I had nothing to do in Tucson. Finally, this proved to be the best decision! I was very impressed by the things I saw there: animals, birds, insects... Everything was very organized and clean. It was very easy to follow the road and you had plenty of descriptions around. You can meet squirrels... more

Jun 22, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Part museum , mostly zoo. The obvious choice for anyone. See all types of wildlife, geological info, etc. Other than telling you to go - is this - if you go during summer - arrive as early as the museum opens. more

Jun 15, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Hot hot hot. Bring your sunscreen. Bit of a drive from town but well worth it. Spent about 2 hours there... more

May 14, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

I went to this place on May 5th with my family. I agree with other traveler, you should start early (open at 7.30am). The walk around this place should take about 4-5 hours. At 11am, the sun start burns your skin. My 6 mos baby wouldn't stop cry when this was happening. Anyway, there are cave with stalactite and rocks... more

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5 of 5 stars
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Apr 18, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This museum is a little bit of everything -- part aviary, part zoo, part botanical gardens, and part hiking trail. A couple restaurants and cafe's on premises. A wonderful hummingbird exibit. Took about 4 hours to visit, including watching a Harris Hawk release. It wasn't available when I visited, but those who visit June - August can tour the park... more

Apr 1, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

It was beautiful! It turned hot fast, even in March. The bird display was nice, but it was crowded and we couldn't see anything. I think they should have bleacher seating for it. We ended up leaving within 10 minutes of it. The worst part is that we didn't see any mountain lions or wild pigs! That is what we... more

Mar 21, 2008

We loved this place. Beautiful grounds, interesting animals and birds, lovely paths. Be careful, it is pretty much all outdoors so bring sun block and water. You may want to go early to avoid the heat, We loved the avairies - one for humingbirds, and one for other birds. Plus we could see prarie dogs and bon cats. Definitely a... more

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4 of 5 stars
San Fernando Valley, CA
Mar 18, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We visited in January '08 and thought it was a beautiful museum. Our group consisted of teenagers, toddlers, and a senior, so we had quite a variety of people to entertain. I think the time of year was perfect for mild weather, the heat of summer would have made it difficult with our group. It was pefectly sunny and maybe... more

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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Address

2021 North Kinney Road, Tucson, AZ 85743
Tel: 520 883 2702