Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson
A mountain lion at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum © Wikimedia Commons
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
This world-renowned museum is more like a zoo, showing the surrounding desert's creatures in their natural habitats. Located in the Sonoran Desert, the setting of the museum also offers awesome views of the surrounding mountain ranges. The gift shop has an excellent selection of Sonoran desert souvenirs. This is a must for any visitor staying in Tucson for more than just one day.Address: 2021 North Kinney Road
Website: www.desertmuseum.org
Telephone: (520) 883 2702
Transport: The Desert Museum is about 2.5 miles (4km) down Kinney Road.
Opening time: March to September 7.30am to 5pm, October to February 8.30am to 5pm. No entry after 4.15pm.
Admission: June to August adults US$9.50, children US$2.25. September to May adults US$13, children $4.25