Rio Salado Audubon Center

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Western Tanager. Photo: Rick Derevan/Audubon Photography Awards

The Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center

We make conservation action accessible to everyone by reaching out to audiences that are new to environmental stewardship and by providing useful information about sustainable living.

We offer a full spectrum of hands-on experiences for every age including fun-filled family programming, weekend activities & festivals, STEM-supporting school field trips and on-the-ground conservation work focused on local species at risk. We have something for everyone!

Photo: Bill Timmerman

Arizona Animal Encounters
Family Programs

Arizona Animal Encounters

Meet Arizona wildlife ambassadors!

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Birds n' Beer
Birds n' Beer

Birds n' Beer

Our signature monthly happy hour event

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See all events at Rio Salado
See all events at Rio Salado

Click here to find out more about our upcoming events!

Education Programs
Education Programs

Education Programs

Find information about field trips and other educational opportunities for K-12 youth

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Conservation Programs
Conservation Programs

Conservation Programs

Find information about Downtown Owls and other conservation programs and opportunities

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Visiting Rio Salado
Visiting Rio Salado
Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center

3131 S. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 468-6470
Click here to email us for more information about our events or programs.

For rental inquiries, please email audubon@ensemblecatering.com or call 602-842-2433.

Summer 2019 Hours (after May 24): 
Monday—Friday 9 a.m.—1 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Spring 2019 Hours (through May 24):
Tuesday—Friday 9 a.m.—4 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.—1 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday


Trail Hours: Dawn til' dusk, every day

 

Rio Salado Audubon Center News

Dinosaur Bones Found in Audubon’s Pond?
News

Dinosaur Bones Found in Audubon’s Pond?

A Bird-Friendly Shamrock?
Conservation

A Bird-Friendly Shamrock?

March is for "going green" with native plants for birds!

Restore the Pond
Get Involved

Restore the Pond

Become part of a movement to raise the quality of life for our nature center's wild inhabitants!

Enjoy the Outdoors While Helping Birds
Get Involved

Enjoy the Outdoors While Helping Birds

New and upcoming opportunities to get involved

Nature in Your Neighborhood Takes Off With New and Renewed Partnerships
Education Programs

Nature in Your Neighborhood Takes Off With New and Renewed Partnerships

The 2018-19 school season brings new opportunities for students at Audubon.

New Partnership With REI at Black Canyon Heritage Park
News

New Partnership With REI at Black Canyon Heritage Park

REI awards grant to build trail in support of Black Canyon and River Pathways

Downtown Owls, Spring 2018
Conservation

Downtown Owls, Spring 2018

Audubon Arizona's progress with Burrowing Owl relocation

Birds n' Beer Recap: Introduction to Seabirds and Pelagic Birding
Birds N' Beer

Birds n' Beer Recap: Introduction to Seabirds and Pelagic Birding

Learn about gulls, albatrosses, penguins and more in this summary of March's Birds n' Beer.

Birds n' Beer Recap: How Birds and Biomimicry can Improve Human Designs
Birds N' Beer

Birds n' Beer Recap: How Birds and Biomimicry can Improve Human Designs

Learn all about trains, beaks, and spiders in this summary of February's Birds n' Beer.

Whoooos Up for Helping?
News

Whoooos Up for Helping?

Looking to make a real difference for birds? Participate in our Downtown Owls program.

How you can help, right now