Visit the Zoo!

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary 1403 Heritage Park Rd., Prescott, AZ

Located at 1403 Heritage Park Rd. in Prescott and open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The HPZS is a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary, dedicated to the conservation and protection of native and exotic animals. The zoo offers educational opportunities and special events throughout the year.

Wildlife Study Series: Raptors

Highlands Center for Natural History 1375 S. Walker Rd., Prescott, AZ

Interested in native birds of prey, reptiles, and other wonderful wildlife and their habitats? Learn more about local species and meet animals from the zoo in this study series, a partnership with the Highlands Center for Natural History and Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary. This week's topic will be raptors.

2023 Arthropalooza Family Festival

Highlands Center for Natural History 1375 S. Walker Rd., Prescott, AZ

Party down with all things creepy and crawly at this Highlands Center favorite family festival. If you’ve ever wondered about the little big world of insects, this festival is for you! Explore the wild world of insects and take a closer look than ever before at these aliens on earth. Bring the whole family! From […]

Knee High Naturalists

Highlands Center for Natural History 1375 S. Walker Rd., Prescott, AZ

Offered Wed. & Sat. from 3/22 through 4/29. Run like a pronghorn, dive like a dragonfly, and bound like a bobcat! Bring your 3-5 year old little learner to explore and discover our unique environment through the eyes of the animals that live here. Each week will focus on the habits, biology, and life cycle […]

Visit the Zoo!

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary 1403 Heritage Park Rd., Prescott, AZ

Located at 1403 Heritage Park Rd. in Prescott and open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The HPZS is a non-profit wildlife sanctuary, dedicated to the conservation and protection of native and exotic animals. The zoo offers educational opportunities and special events throughout the year.

Highlands Center Book Club

Highlands Center for Natural History 1375 S. Walker Rd., Prescott, AZ

The book club is for adults eager to learn more about the natural history of the Southwest and natural history in general. Book club meetings are held on one Friday each month. Meets in the beautiful outdoor setting of the Discovery Gardens Ramada. Register at any time to begin receiving email notices about our current […]

Free

Forest Bathing Series “Welcome Spring”

Highlands Center for Natural History 1375 S. Walker Rd., Prescott, AZ

You have a unique opportunity to experience forest bathing walks at the Highlands Center for Natural History among the beautiful trees that are part of the Prescott National Forest. You’ll not only feel refreshed after each walk, but also make good friends who share the same interests and learn practices you can do at home. […]

Visit the Zoo!

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary 1403 Heritage Park Rd., Prescott, AZ

Located at 1403 Heritage Park Rd. in Prescott and open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The HPZS is a non-profit wildlife sanctuary, dedicated to the conservation and protection of native and exotic animals. The zoo offers educational opportunities and special events throughout the year.

Nature Travel – The Gulf of California, Mexico

Natural History Institute 126 N Marina Street, Prescott, AZ

The NHI is offering a nature study trip to the Gulf of California in Mexico from April 17-23. Will include boat trips to witness seabirds, dolphins, whales, sea turtles, and more, as well as exploration of one of the world’s most diverse deserts – the Central Gulf Coast Subdivision of the Sonoran Desert. See website […]

Visit the Zoo!

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary 1403 Heritage Park Rd., Prescott, AZ

Located at 1403 Heritage Park Rd. in Prescott and open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The HPZS is a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary, dedicated to the conservation and protection of native and exotic animals. The zoo offers educational opportunities and special events throughout the year.


Upcoming featured events…

Between Wallace’s Lines: Travels, Thoughts, and Annotations of a Self-Made Victorian Naturalist and Philosopher

Thursday, March 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913) became one of the most well-known naturalists & writers of the...

Between Wallace’s Lines: Travels, Thoughts, and Annotations of a Self-Made Victorian Naturalist and Philosopher

Thursday, March 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913) became one of the most well-known naturalists & writers of the...