See navtive history and wildlife at the International Wildlife Safari Center

The International Wildlife Museum Theater is a private natural heritage museum committed to fostering your knowledge and appreciation of the country's interesting wildlife. Founded in 1988, the museum includes over 400 kinds of wildlife—insects to prehistoric mammals—from around the world.

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

Tour description:

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

Other resources:

Pre-visit activity packets are available for all scheduled classes. Regularly shown animal life videos are free and accessible to all. Reserved videos are available to guided tour groups only.

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

Outreach exhibits

Programs emphasizes 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 center. For a list of courses and additional details call Ms. 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 vacations, checkout Tucson Museums.

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