Join us for our brand new Avian Adventures program! Your adventure begins with the exclusive opportunity to meet special birds that are not currently flying in our popular Raptor Free Flight program. The best part? You’ll have a bird fly to your glove for a special photo opportunity! You will also be given VIP access to interact and ask questions with our Raptor Free Flight trainers in an intimate setting! Your purchase helps support the Desert Museum’s operations and important efforts.
$125 per person
Reservations required
Start time: 1:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Allow 15 minutes to walk to location
Avian Adventures will be taking a short spring break at the end of March, but will return with the new “Indoor Avian Adventure” in mid-April.
Things You Should Know:
- Museum admission is not included
- Program is for people 8+ years — minors must be accompanied by an adult
- Maximum of 6 people per session
- Up to 1 hour of fun
- We require that you wear closed toed shoes for your safety. There will be some walking on rocky and uneven desert terrain.
- We encourage you to bring your own reusable water bottle! In accordance with Pima County public health regulations, traditional water fountains must be eliminated unless touchless. We have touchless water bottle refill stations around grounds that can be used. Bottled and canned water is also available for purchase!
- For the safety of our birds and the comfort of our guests, the program may be moved indoors if we are experiencing windy conditions, rain, or temperatures over 85 degrees.
- You are more than welcome to photograph your adventure!
- Need to postpone or cancel? Please contact our Guest Services Supervisor to reschedule your experience. Please note that cancellations within 72 hours of experience will not be refunded.

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Did you know avian is another fun word for bird? Now you can impress your friends!