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520-629-0100, 4800 W. Gates Pass Rd., west Tucson. $7/adults, $5.50/seniors, $2.50/children 4–12. Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat.–Sun. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Allow 1 hour. Natural history museum is a non-profit educational program of Safari Club International Foundation, with a mission to promote conservation and wildlife appreciation. Exhibits, dioramas, and an auditorium for nature films to interest all ages.
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2150 N. Alvernon Way, central Tucson.
An urban oasis of five-plus acres with 16 specialty gardens that surround visitors with beauty and inspiration. Unique and fresh gift shop with local art and eco-friendly products. Tours and classes available. Open daily 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission: $7 adults, $4 for children 4-12, and free for children three and under. Memberships available. For more information visit our website.
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749-2861, 5900 N. Sabino Canyon Rd., east Tucson. $5 parking fee. Tram $7.50/adults, $3/children 3–12. Open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Allow 2–4 hours.
You can hike the 3.8-mile paved trail into the canyon, but the narrated tram ride is fun and informative. Riparian wilderness, cottonwood and willow trees, with running stream that is only continuous source of water in area.
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The Rincon Mountain District of Saguaro National Park ranges from an elevation of 2,670 ft to 8,666 ft and contains 6 biotic communities. The biotic communities (starting from the lowest elevation) include desert scrub, desert grassland, oak woodland, pine-oak woodland, pine forest and mixed conifer forest. Average annual precipitation is approximately 12.30 in.
The Rincon Mountains peak at a considerably higher elevation than the Tucson Mountains, therefore there are more biotic communities and increased plant and wildlife diversity. Because of the higher elevation in the Rincons, animals like the black bear, Mexican spotted owl, Arizona mountain king snake, and white-tailed deer live in this district.
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