Black Phoebe
Latin: Sayornis nigricans
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Photo: Luke Franke/Audubon
The Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center
Opened in October 2009, the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center is a nature center located in the heart of Phoenix's Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area. Less than two miles from downtown Phoenix, the Center is a gateway to a lush Sonoran riparian habitat used by more than 200 species of birds and other wildlife
Offering free general admission for all, the center hosts interactive nature and wildlife-science learning exhibits, nature trails, and unique birdwatching opportunities in the heart of the city. We offer a variety of programs and community events, including free Saturday Morning Bird Walks, Wildlife Encounters, Field Trips, volunteering opportunities and so much more!
Find information about field trips and other educational opportunities for K-8th grade youth
From workshops and board retreats, to weddings and ceremonies, make Rio Salado Audubon Center your next event venue. Or learn more about how this program supports free and discounted use by our local partners.
UPCOMING CLOSURES
Holiday - June 19, 2025
Summer break - June 27 to July 14, 2025
FREE ADMISSION
Come visit us and our feathered friends! Explore our interpretive learning center, join a guided bird walk, or learn more about opportunities to take more conservation action with us!
Address: 3131 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040
Open Hours: Tuesday — Saturday | 8:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
We are closed Sunday - Monday, and during most holidays
Even when we are closed, the birds are still here! Hiking and bike trails all around Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area are open for free, 7 days a week - 365 days a year, from dawn to 7 p.m. or dusk (whichever comes first).
Note: Due to ongoing light rail construction, currently only the north-bound lane on Central Avenue has access to our entrance. If traveling in south-bound lanes, u-turn where permitted.
Donate to save birds and educate the conservation leaders of tomorrow.
Free guided bird walks - Every first and third Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Please meet inside the center 5-10 minutes before departure time. Read more details here.
Help restore environments or build habitat for displaced Burrowing Owls. Click here for more information.
