See Natural History And Wildlife At The International Wildlife Museum
Posted on March 7, 2010 - Filed Under Jobs and Careers | Leave a Comment
The International Wild Life Museum is a beautiful natural heritage museum dedicated to increasing your knowledge and appreciation of the world’s fascinating animal life. Started in 1988, the museum houses over 400 kinds of animals—insects to prehistoric animals—discovered around the world.
The center displays wildlife in natural surrounding, wildlife videos, interactive computers, guided interpretive tours, and hands-on exhibits.
Group tour description:
Guided excursions can be arranged for ages 6 and up. Guided tours may be customized to meet your needs of a class curriculum.
Other resources:
Pre-tour activity packets are sent to all approved classes. Regularly shown wildlife videos are free and accessible to all. Reserved videos are available to professional tour groups only.
The museum conducts weeklong summer classes for youth ages 5-11. Natural heritage lectures and family events are funded by the museum during the year. Wildlife courses and activity programs, videos, and artifacts are also available on loan. Contact Jennifer Stoddard at 629-0100, ext. 311.
Outreach programs
Programs focus on the natural beauty of wildlife across the country exhibiting live animals and artifacts. Programs can be taught at your middle school or incorporated into your field trip to the museum. For a list of courses and additional details call Mrs. Stoddard, Education Specialist (520) 629-0100, ext. 311.
Parking:
Plentiful, for cars, buses, and RVs
Hours of operation:
Weekdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Weekends, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Admission fees:
$7.00 Adults
$5.50 Seniors (62 & over) and Students (w/ID)
$2.50 Children (4-12)
Free for ages 3 and under when accompanied by a parent.
School rates:
$2.00 per student for self-guided tours.
$2.50 per student for IWM-guided tours.
One free adult for every 10 students (required); additional adults are $5.50 each ($6.00 for guided tours).
Membership: Yes
Handicapped access: Yes
Lunch facilities: Group lunch discount or bring your own sack lunches
Gift shop: Yes; Teachers may pre-order inexpensive gift shop bags by calling 618-3568.
Curriculum relevance: Life Sciences, Biology
Contact person: Kristine Massey, (520) 629-0100, ext. 336
Arranging a Group Visit: Reservations are required at least one week in advance. For more information on Arizona attractions, checkout Tucson events.
International Wildlife Museum
4800 W. Gates Pass Road
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 629-0100 ext. 336 or 311
(520) 618-3561 Fax