We are always on the lookout for free, family-friendly activities to enjoy, so when I spotted something about this one we jumped right on it.
The
Rio Salado Audubon Center in Phoenix, AZ is a really neat place. Inside you have a small visitor center with displays on the water cycle and water management. It's not huge, but what is there was interesting. Outside there is a beaver pond surrounded by pretty gardens, and even a unique little play area for the kids. There are walking paths around the gardens, as well as down to the nearby river.
Every second Saturday, October-April, the center has their
Animal Encounters event, where they bring birds from a rescue center and teach the public about the animals and about their program. It's all free and really fun for the whole family. We got there a bit early so we took a while to go outside to explore, birdwatch, and play.
The kids loved the butterfly garden. There weren't really any butterflies around that day, but we loved the play structures.
When it was time, we headed back inside to learn about some birds. It was really fascinating, and so fun to see these beautiful animals in person.
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| A falcon. |
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| Red-Tailed Hawk |
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| Red-Tailed Hawk |
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| Gray Hawk? I don't remember for sure. |
After seeing all the birds we went back outside for a picnic and some more playing and exploring.
We found a path that led down to the river and enjoyed wandering that direction. The kids are always excited to get to find some water.
This was such a fun place to visit with our family, and such a great way to learn more about the animals that live all around us.
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