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History & CultureTucson, AZUnited StatesOfficial pages checkedLimited photo set
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Tucson desert ecology field trip where students can connect adaptations, ecosystems, conservation, geology, botany, zoology, and art in one outdoor-heavy route.
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Best forStrong for K-8 ecology, desert adaptations, geology, animal, and plant-life units; plan extra shade and water for younger students.
BookingThe school/youth group rate is unavailable less than 15 days before the visit; full payment is required at least 10 days before the booking date.
CostSchool/youth pricing applies to students and chaperones in the required ratio; additional adults beyond the ratio are charged the additional adult.
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Price estimatePublished rates available: $8.00 per person, $4.00, $12.00, and more.Open prices
Booking windowThe school/youth group rate is unavailable less than 15 days before the visit; full payment is required at least 10 days before the booking date.Official site
Group rulesOfficial school/youth group reservations are available for groups of 10 or more and require a 1:7 chaperone-to-student ratio.
Lunch / arrivalPicnic ramada use is by reservation near the bus loading area; the museum cannot store lunches, backpacks, or belongings, and water bottles are.Open lunch
Weather fitMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
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The official visit guidance says 85% of the museum is outdoors, so heat, water, walking stamina, chaperone grouping, prepaid booking deadlines, lunch.