Discover Natural History And Natural Habitats At The International Wildlife Museum

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The International Wildlife Museum Theater is a beautiful natural history museum dedicated to fostering public knowledge and understanding for the world’s interesting wildlife. Started in 1988, the museum houses over 400 kinds of animals—insects to prehistoric mammals—from around the world.

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

Group tour description:

Guided tours are available for ages 6 and up. Guided tours may be tailored to meet your needs of a class curriculum.

Other resources:

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

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

Outreach opportunities

Programs targets the natural beauty of wildlife throughout the country using live animals and artifacts. Programs can be conducted at your middle school or incorporated into a field trip to the museum. For a list of ideas and additional details call Specialist 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 travel, checkout Tucson travel guide.

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

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