The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum houses over 230 types of animals and 1,200 plant species on 98 acres where visitors get to explore and learn about Arizona's Sonoran Desert in a natural setting. The museum, one of the top Tucson attractions, was founded in 1952 and features an aquarium, unique botanical gardens, an art gallery, a natural history museum, and a zoo.

Two miles of walking paths take visitors through the desert habitat and the museum’s fascinating exhibits, including Desert Grassland, Life on the Rocks, the Cat Canyon, and the Desert Loop Trail.

2021 North Kinney Road, Tucson, Arizona, Phone: 520-883-1380, Map

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