Discover natural history and prehistoric mammals at the International Wildlife Museum

The Tuscon International Wildlife Museum is a non-profit natural history museum dedicated to increasing your knowledge and understanding of the country's interesting wildlife. Founded in 1988, the center houses over 400 kinds of wildlife—insects to prehistoric mammals—from around the world.

The museum features wildlife in natural surrounding, wildlife movies, interactive exhibits, guided interpretive tours, and hands-on displays.

Tour description:

Guided excursions are available for ages 6+. Guided tours may be customized to meet the needs of a class cours.

Other resources:

Pre-visit activity bags are sent to all scheduled classes. Regularly shown animal life videos are free and available to all. Reserved videos are available to professional tour groups only.

The center conducts weeklong summer programs for children ages 5-11. Natural heritage lectures and family events are funded by the museum throughout the year. Wildlife curriculum and activity guides, videos, and artifacts are also available on loan. Contact Jennifer Stoddard at 629-0100, ext. 311.

Outreach programs

Programs focus on the natural heritage of wildlife across the world using live animals and artifacts. Programs can be conducted at your elementary school or incorporated into your field trip to the museum. For a list of ideas 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 Tourism, checkout Tucson Visitors.

International Wildlife Museum
4800 W. Gates Pass Road
Tucson, AZ  85745
(520) 629-0100 ext. 336 or 311
(520) 618-3561 Fax