Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

60 years ago two men founded the desert museum, a place with animals, plants, rocks, minerals, and ecology of the desert. It is a network of trails through the desert with animals on display in their natural habitats. We had a great time, walked a lot, saw a lot of animals, and enjoyed the desert.






Bighorn sheep. They used to be very abundant in the mountains of Arizona, but are found in fewer areas today.




Very beautiful mountain lion. Wish the glass was cleaner and anti-glare.


Presentation called "Running Wild" showing an adorable porcupine.


Coyote


Wild Camryn


Yes, in some places Arizona has water, allowing frogs to be present.


Elf owl and his cactus home.


Rattlesnake.


Mason touching the javalina hide.


Javalina, a pig-like (but not pig) mammal. They are very aggressive, especially when with their young, and attacks are common. And they stink.