See Navtive History And Prehistoric Mammals At The International Wildlife Museum
Nov 7th, 2008 by admin
The International Wildlife Museum: is a private natural heritage museum dedicated to increasing public knowledge and understanding for the country’s interesting animal life. Started in 1988, the museum includes over 400 kinds of wildlife—insects to prehistoric mammals—discovered around the world.
The center features wildlife in natural surrounding, wildlife movies, interactive exhibits, guided interpretive tours, and hands-on exhibits.
Group tour description:
Guided excursions are available for ages 6+. Guided tours may be customized to meet the needs of a class curriculum.
Other opportunities:
Pre-visit activity packets are sent to all approved classes. Regularly shown wildlife movies are free and available to all. Reserved movies are available to professional tour groups only.
The museum holds weeklong summer programs for children ages 5-11. Natural heritage lectures and family events are provided by the museum throughout the year. Wildlife courses and activity programs, movies, and artifacts are also available on loan. Contact Jennifer Stoddard at 629-0100, ext. 311.
Outreach exhibits
Programs focus on the natural history 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 ideas and additional information 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 vacations, checkout Tucson vacation.
International Wildlife Museum
4800 W. Gates Pass Road
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 629-0100 ext. 336 or 311
(520) 618-3561 Fax