Southwest Wildlife offers a variety of wildlife programs at our Nature Center, including: (choose the links below to find more information)
        Nature Center Tours  
        School Field Trips
        Home School Classes
        Girl Scout Workshops

Nature Center Programs may be customized and may also include slide shows or workshops. 

For more information on a Nature Center Program, contact our Education Department at 480-471-3621 or at sweducation@gorvw.net.

Animals in the Southwest Wildlife Nature Center, which you may see during a Nature Center Program, include: coyotes, foxes, raccoons, Mexican gray wolves, mountain lions, javelina, mule deer, bobcats, and bears.

Nature Center Tours

Tours are designed to meet the needs of the individuals or organization requesting the tour.

To schedule a Nature Center Tour, contact our Education Department at 480-471-3621 or at sweducation@gorvw.net.

Tours fees:
        Children 3-15, $7 
        Adults, $10

 

School Field Trips

School field trips offer students the opportunity to look into the eyes of living wild animals, inspiring them to learn more!  During a Field Trip to our Nature Center, your students may see:
        •mountain lions
        •gray foxes and kit foxes
        •racoons and coatis
        •Mexican gray wolves
        •porcupines
        •coyotes
        •javelinas
        •deer
        •bobcats
        •bears

Field Trip Programs are designed to complement Arizona state science curriculum standards.  Field Trips are approximately one hour in length. 

To schedule a Field Trip, contact our Education Department at 480-471-3621 or at sweducation@gorvw.net.

Field Trip Program Fees:
        Students 3-15, $5 
        Adults, $10 (One adult is free with every 10 students.)
        Customized Field Trips, variable

 

Home School Classes

Class sizes are limited.
Prepaid registration is required. Registration fees are not refundable.

Rates for Home School Tuesdays:

Children 5-15: $15 for first sibling
$10 for each additional sibling
Parents, children under 5*: free

*If necessary (and with close parental supervision) younger siblings may tag along.  However, please bring books or puzzles to keep younger siblings quietly occupied during the class.

Register online.

Print and mail your registration.

Class Descriptions

Home School Schedule

All Home School classes are held on Wednesdays, 9:00am-11:00am

October 8, 2008 - Skulls, Tracks, & Scat - SOLD OUT

November 12, 2008 - Working Together: Plants & Animal Allies - New class! - SOLD OUT

February 11, 2009 - Remarkable Raptors - New class!

March 11, 2009 - Wolves: An Endangered Species - New class!

April 8, 2009 - Amazing Desert Dwellers

 

Girl Scout Workshops

Workshops are designed so Daisies, Brownies, and Junior Girl Scouts can earn badges. 

Each workshop requires a minimum of 20 scouts.
Prepaid registration is required.  Registration fees are not refundable.

Workshops may be scheduled by contacting the Education Department at sweducation@gorvw.net
or 480-471-3621.

 

Girl Scout WorkshopFees:
        $12 per Daisy per workshop
        $15 per Brownie or Junior per workshop

Register online.

Print and mail your reservation request.

Workshop Descriptions

 

Workshops Available
Workshops may be scheduled by contacting the Education Department at 480-471-3621.

Daisy Girl Scout Animal Adventures

Brownie Animal Try-It Workshops

Brownie Eco-Explorer Try-It Workshops

Junior Girl Scout Wildlife Badge Workshop

Junior Girl Scout Earth Connections Badge Workshop