Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden, all in one place. This is the perfect Tucson weekend getaway which provides breath-taking views, elusive javelinas to stalk, and so much more to catch and hold your interest. The exhibits inside the premises re-create the natural landscape of the Sonoran Desert Region so realistically you find yourself eye-to-eye with mountain lions, prairie dogs, Gila monsters, and more. Within the Museum grounds, you will see more than 300 animal species and 1,200 kinds of plants.
Highlights :
- Botanical Garden & Zoo
- Desert & Cactus Garden
- Walk-in Aviary & Mountain Woodland
Best Time of Year : Open All Year Round
Latitude/Longitude :32.1400 -111.1600
Type of Getaway : : Outdoor, Family, Kids, Couples, Mountain, Scenic, Zoo