Costa Mother Feeding Her Young
Humming Bird with Keeper

Animal Keeper Tours

Unique opportunities to experience the Desert Museum through the eyes of an animal keeper. Two tours are offered:

Seasonal Hummingbird Tour

Enjoy an intimate experience with the hummingbirds in the world-famous hummingbird exhibit before the museum opens. This tour takes place in the hummingbird aviary, where visitors gain an in-depth, close-up look at the Desert Museum's hummingbird program. Topics covered range from how to identify and feed hummingbirds, hummingbird breeding, basic hummingbird biology and the challenges of exhibiting these high-energy birds. January through May is breeding and nesting season. Tour limited to ten guests, who are afforded a unique opportunity to learn about a one-of-a-kind exhibit, take photographs, and get close to these magnificent jewels of the desert.

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Otters
Bighorn Sheep

Walk With A Keeper

Guests meet animals up close (otter and bighorn sheep) and go behind the scenes and learn about animal care.