See navtive history and wildlife at the International Wildlife Safari Center
The Tuscon International Wildlife Museum is a beautiful natural heritage museum created to supporting your knowledge and understanding of the world’s fascinating animal life. Started in 1988, the museum includes over 400 kinds of wildlife—insects to prehistoric animals—from around the world.
The center features wildlife in natural habitats, wildlife videos, interactive computers, guided interpretive tours, and hands-on displays.
Tour description:
Guided excursions can be arranged for ages 6 and up. Guided tours may be tailored to meet the needs of a class cours.
Other opportunities:
Pre-tour activity bags are available for all scheduled groups. Regularly shown animal life videos are free and accessible to all. Reserved exhibits are available to professional tour groups only.
The center holds weeklong summer classes for children ages 5-11. Natural heritage lectures and family events are sponsored by the museum throughout the year. Wildlife courses and activity guides, movies, and artifacts are also available on loan. Contact Jennifer Stoddard at 629-0100, ext. 311.
Outreach opportunities
Programs focus on the natural history of wildlife across the country using live animals and artifacts. Programs can be taught at your elementary school or incorporated into a field trip to the museum. For a list of ideas and additional details call Jennifer Stoddard, Education Coordinator (520) 629-0100, ext. 311.
Parking:
Plentiful, for cars, buses, and RVs
Hours of operation:
Weekdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Weekends, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Admission fees:
$7.00 Adults
$5.50 Seniors (62 & over) and Students (w/ID)
$2.50 Children (4-12)
Free for ages 3 and under when accompanied by a parent.
School rates:
$2.00 per student for self-guided tours.
$2.50 per student for IWM-guided tours.
One free adult for every 10 students (required); additional adults are $5.50 each ($6.00 for guided tours).
Membership: Yes
Handicapped access: Yes
Lunch facilities: Group lunch discount or bring your own sack lunches
Gift shop: Yes; Teachers may pre-order inexpensive gift shop bags by calling 618-3568.
Curriculum relevance: Life Sciences, Biology
Contact person: Kristine Massey, (520) 629-0100, ext. 336
Arranging a Group Visit: Reservations are required at least one week in advance. For more information on Arizona Tourism, checkout Tucson Museums.
International Wildlife Museum
4800 W. Gates Pass Road
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 629-0100 ext. 336 or 311
(520) 618-3561 Fax
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