It’s a desert oasis at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum because no matter what time of the year you visit there is water, there are animals and its green. The Desert Museum sustains plant life and provides habitat for animals to provide a refuge year round. It isn’t your typical museum. It’s a sprawling 98-acre wonderland that blends zoo, botanical garden, aquarium, art gallery, and natural history museum into a one-stop celebration of the Sonoran Desert. Here, amidst the cacti and desert sunshine, you’ll encounter desert creatures, discover the secrets of desert life, and be impressed by the region’s unique beauty.
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Raptor Free Flight Show
The Raptor Free Fight Show is an amazing opportunity to see dessert raptors up close, in the wild, with amazing photography opportunities. This open-air demonstration is unlike any zoo exhibit you’ve ever seen. Here, the raptors/birds of prey like hawks, owls, and eagles take flight completely untethered. These magnificent creatures showcase their natural abilities amongst the stunning Sonoran Desert backdrop. We first attended the Raptor Free Flight last year.
The show is not just visually captivating; it’s also incredibly informative. A knowledgeable narrator provides details about each raptor, from their hunting techniques and adaptations to their vital role in the desert ecosystem. What’s truly awe-inspiring is the feeling of these powerful birds soaring just above your head. You can feel the rush of wind as they make a close pass, a reminder of their raw power and agility. The Raptor Free Flight Show is a breathtaking display of nature, leaving you with a newfound appreciation for these feathered predators.
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