Dinosaur Night at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Date:

Sat, 06/30/2018 - 6:00pm to Sun, 07/01/2018 - 5:30pm

June 30 — Dinosaur Night

Tonight’s Activities

5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Fine Art Exhibits for All!: “Becoming Animal” explores the artificial breach between humans and the natural world. Through the use of black and white photography, Schafer reminds viewers that humanity’s deepest fear is not that we are separate from nature, but rather that we are a part of it. This exhibit provides a space for reflection and allows guests an engagement opportunity to form deeper relationships with the non-human animals of the planet.
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Flute Players: Relax, cool off and sample the soothing sounds of Native-American inspired flute music.
8:00 p.m. Sonorasaurus, Arizona's new official state Dinosaur!: State Senator Steve Farley: Introduction

Science and Civic Engagement: the importance of our new state dinosaur

Jax Weldon: Proponent of SB 1517 to make Sonorasaurus Arizona's State Dinosaur.

Jax has been studying dinosaurs for 10 years. He was 2 years old when he started!

Richard Thompson, PhD: Sonorasaurus and What's New in Dinosaur Science?

Learn about Sonorasaurus thompsonii (Arizona’s state dinosaur) and the environment it lived in from its discoverer, Rich Thompson. Rich will also talk about some of the coolest dinosaur science and discoveries of the last few years. View original Sonorasaurus specimens.
Throughout the Night: Look for Museum Docents around the grounds interpreting live animals, celestial desert skies, fluorescent minerals, bats, kissing bugs, scorpions, rattlesnakes, and more!
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Stingray Touch Exhibit: Admission: $2 Members / $3 Non-Members

Visitors are able to create their own moments with these captivating creatures at the Stingray Touch experience. The pool features cow nose stingrays that guests can interact with. Be touched by a ray!
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Packrat Playhouse: This indoor (air-conditioned) play space allows children to discover the desert through the eyes of a packrat. Kids can slide down a Gila monster's tail, climb through prickly pear cactus pads, slither through an oversized rattlesnake, explore secret tunnels, scramble in giant rope netting, and much more!