TOURS & EVENTS
EXPERIENCE OUR SANCTUARY
Please be aware that Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center (SWCC) is not open to the public without an appointment or an event reservation. All tours, visits, and donation drop-offs must be scheduled in advance.
At Southwest Wildlife, we put animals first. Due to a sensitive animal on the Small Animal side of the sanctuary, tours will be shortened by 15-20 minutes starting April 20, 2022 to give that animal the peace and quiet she needs. Please don't hesitate to reach out to education@southwestwildlife.org with any concerns. Thank you for understanding.
Please note that we are located in far North Scottsdale. If you have access to a vehicle, we highly encourage you to drive yourself. If you must get a ride, note that rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft do not pick up in our zip code. If you need a ride home after your tour, you MUST book a taxi in advance from the only service in our zip code: Scottsdale Taxi (480) 994-4567.
Southwest Wildlife offers educational programs onsite at our sanctuary in northeast Scottsdale. Here are some of the programs we offer:
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ONE SATURDAY PER MONTH
This open-house style event geared toward families with children under the age of 5 is a great alternative for our Walk with Wildlife tours. Bring the whole squad! -
Join AZ Game and Fish Department biologist Jeff Meyers and SWCC staff on Zoom for monthly educational talks from the comfort of your own home!
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Tour the sanctuary and learn about Wildlife Connectivity concerns, issues, and local projects in Arizona from an experienced AZ Game & Fish biologist.
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Arizona is home to 28 species of bats, many of which live and forage right in our own backyards. Here’s your chance to see these fascinating creatures up close.
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Tour our wildlife sanctuary with your students to learn how to safely coexist with native Arizona wildlife. Small groups get an up-close view of Southwest Wildlife as we share the compelling stories of our sanctuary residents.
To register for any of these programs, click the Book Now button on any of our experience pages linked above. Please note these programs are services provided by SWCC and therefore not considered tax deductible donations.
We look forward to seeing you!
