tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post234081802175958984..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: The Arizona Sonora Desert MuseumKevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-84801784508949819452015-02-19T10:52:06.392-05:002015-02-19T10:52:06.392-05:00We found the museum very interesting and thought t...We found the museum very interesting and thought that they did a fantastic job on it but we weren't happy seeing some of the larger mammals there, they just didn't seem happy, some even seems agitated. If they are bought there because they can't for some reason or another be returned to the wild then we can more or less understand.<br /><br />We loved the humming bird aviary as well. They are so totally fascinating. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-30283947348442471622015-02-18T14:05:13.192-05:002015-02-18T14:05:13.192-05:00So glad you found this somewhat interesting as I w...So glad you found this somewhat interesting as I was one of those readers who recommended it. My favourite was the hummingbird aviary as well as the prairie dogs - LOVE those little guys. I don't remember the larger animals, but agree with you re zoos...they're just not a great place for any creature. <a href="http://www.20YrsFromNow.com" rel="nofollow">20 Years From Now</a>Dianne (20 Years From Now)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08230267657526416536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-5020121004196120342015-02-18T10:05:54.424-05:002015-02-18T10:05:54.424-05:00Agreed! Most of the larger animals didn't look...Agreed! Most of the larger animals didn't look so happy to be there. I can understand if the animals are brought there because they are injured or for some reason couldn't be released back into the wild safely or if they are near extinction or endangered and are brought there for breeding but if not, then we feel they shouldn't be there. It was really sad watching that coyote pace around. He was definitely not a happy camper!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-44020254392986951652015-02-18T10:00:10.565-05:002015-02-18T10:00:10.565-05:00Yep, your visit was almost exactly a year ago. It ...Yep, your visit was almost exactly a year ago. It is a great museum and very well laid out. They did a fantastic job on making that "cave" look real. Loved all the minerals they had displayed there too. Sure wish we could find some like that out on our hikes.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-53816627386588612642015-02-18T09:45:23.817-05:002015-02-18T09:45:23.817-05:00It was certainly interesting watching them fly aro...It was certainly interesting watching them fly around untethered and watch them flying and hunting as they would in the wild. They had several handlers in various sections to attracted the hawks so that the visitors all had a chance to see them up close. They knew where the food was, that is for sure!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-11960723006418704502015-02-18T09:41:09.766-05:002015-02-18T09:41:09.766-05:00I wonder if she ever came back on her own later th...I wonder if she ever came back on her own later that day, week, or month? That is the risk that they take and I am happy to see that they have a choice to leave if they choose to escape.<br /><br />You aren't too far down the road from where we are right now but we are heading out this morning towards Tonto National Forest.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-80838045008385443542015-02-18T09:37:35.668-05:002015-02-18T09:37:35.668-05:00We thought that was interesting as well. It's ...We thought that was interesting as well. It's funny though, we still have yet seen a group (cast) of hawks out there together. I guess the ones we have seen haven't been Harris's Hawks.<br /><br />The museum is very well done and we had no problem spending our 4 hours there.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-52089191310410784542015-02-18T09:33:20.450-05:002015-02-18T09:33:20.450-05:00We agree, we have learned a lot already just from ...We agree, we have learned a lot already just from our few guided tours in the last few weeks. It is one of the best ways to learn about the area. At the museum both shows taught us about a number of the birds and animals in the desert and how they survive out there.<br /><br />The spring rolls were yummy, now I need to learn how to make them! ;-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-55764358800044411012015-02-18T09:28:53.584-05:002015-02-18T09:28:53.584-05:00We love looking at the snakes and spiders but alwa...We love looking at the snakes and spiders but always hope that we never see them on any of our hikes unless it is from a distance.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-8990086857200998812015-02-18T09:26:42.801-05:002015-02-18T09:26:42.801-05:00We agree, it is an excellent museum but we would s...We agree, it is an excellent museum but we would still have to think twice about spending the full price for the two of us to visit. With the coupon it was two for one so that made the price much more reasonable.<br /><br />We only saw the afternoon raptor show and thought that it was fantastic, and the fact that the birds are able to fly freely was amazing.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-63616127168601241172015-02-18T09:22:42.950-05:002015-02-18T09:22:42.950-05:00Buy the passport book if you are in the area next ...Buy the passport book if you are in the area next time George, then you can see several of the attractions. Most of the coupons are two for one. The museum is excellent and it is easy to spend a good portion of the day there.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-52159739600626116402015-02-18T09:20:12.582-05:002015-02-18T09:20:12.582-05:00Totally agree, the museum is very well done. Defin...Totally agree, the museum is very well done. Definitely recommend people buy the passport book though especially if they want to see any other attractions in the area.<br /><br />We had a great day with Janie and John yesterday!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-6100872503220239892015-02-18T09:18:22.379-05:002015-02-18T09:18:22.379-05:00That passport book is great. It just about pays fo...That passport book is great. It just about pays for itself in one outing especially at the museum. We highly recommend to anyone staying in the area for any length of time that wants to see any other the sights around Tucson and the surrounding area. Well worth the money.<br /><br />I bet that painting you did of the bighorn sheep turned out amazing!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-26902390592360624142015-02-17T21:57:30.081-05:002015-02-17T21:57:30.081-05:00I would pay $19.95 to see the birds and animals se...I would pay $19.95 to see the birds and animals set free.Evelyn Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16848839607050627874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-37006154178835666292015-02-17T20:39:26.855-05:002015-02-17T20:39:26.855-05:00We went the museum a year ago when we were in Tucs...We went the museum a year ago when we were in Tucson for the month of Feb. I went back and read our blog post about it (http://travelingtwosome.weebly.com/traveling-twosome-blog/a-day-at-the-arizona-sonora-desert-museum), and interestingly, I didn't even mention the cost. I wonder if it's gone up since we were there, as I don't recall paying $19.95 each, and I don't think we had a coupon. We really enjoyed it, but we missed the raptor show and the auditorium presentation, and I agree with you about the mammals. Glad you got to go, though; it is the #1 rated attraction in the Tucson area on Tripadvisor -- or at least it was a year ago!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572905521059358017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-62394018618959179502015-02-17T20:31:37.825-05:002015-02-17T20:31:37.825-05:00Saw a similar raptor show at the San Diego aquariu...Saw a similar raptor show at the San Diego aquarium. The raptors were in an enclosure pulled up in the air with a helium baloon and the guy used a remote control to let them out one by one. They would fly around a while and then come in for a landing near him and get a tasty treat. Peter Kouwenhovenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10197113786491782884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-90877332408885124712015-02-17T20:04:02.593-05:002015-02-17T20:04:02.593-05:00We saw the raptor show last year and one of the fe...We saw the raptor show last year and one of the female Harris hawks did take off. When last seen she was headed toward Saguaro NP. She probably went home for dinner. We are back in the area, at a small park off of Kinney. Love it.Carolyn Cannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18056310491448168611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-83134974257661618042015-02-17T18:40:32.510-05:002015-02-17T18:40:32.510-05:00What I took away from the raptor show... Harris ha...What I took away from the raptor show... Harris hawks are unique in that they are the only raptors that hunt as a group. The young stay with the parents up to 3 years. They are easily trained by falconers. :-)<br />We enjoyed the museum/zoo/botanical gardenEstherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11051109615463656651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-8016284200390446092015-02-17T18:31:23.829-05:002015-02-17T18:31:23.829-05:00Over the years we have found some interesting talk...Over the years we have found some interesting talks at parks and museums. You learn quite a bit about things around you. The egg rolls sound yummy!living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-80260018767163191292015-02-17T17:29:24.149-05:002015-02-17T17:29:24.149-05:00We enjoyed this museum, my favorite part was the r...We enjoyed this museum, my favorite part was the room with all the different types of snakes of the desert. I couldn't get Marti to go in, though, even if I tried to drag her in. :c)Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-1032978914935254372015-02-17T13:24:04.460-05:002015-02-17T13:24:04.460-05:00We really enjoy that Museum. A bit pricey but we d...We really enjoy that Museum. A bit pricey but we don't spend much money on attractions so this was a treat.<br /><br />We saw the morning and afternoon raptor shows. Both are excellent.Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-22911516352533146852015-02-17T12:08:28.180-05:002015-02-17T12:08:28.180-05:00It was the price that kept us away in the past and...It was the price that kept us away in the past and some other attractions as well.<br />But looks like you had a nice day there.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-19717901611890908602015-02-17T11:45:52.390-05:002015-02-17T11:45:52.390-05:00Yep the museum is pricey but a must do at least on...Yep the museum is pricey but a must do at least once... glad you got to meet Janie and John as we enjoyed their company in Floridaheyduke50https://www.blogger.com/profile/14927304490275027002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-33873312603068550082015-02-17T11:31:53.761-05:002015-02-17T11:31:53.761-05:00I had no idea it cost that much to get into the mu...I had no idea it cost that much to get into the museum. I've usually had some kind of pass when I went. I'm so glad you had the coupon! All the times I've been there, I did not know about the auditorium show. Sheesh! I have to learn to start asking about these things. Your photos are amazing! Those birds don't sit still for long. I painted that bighorn sheep from one of my photos and actually won an award! It looks like another lovely day in the desert. Have a great hike with Janie and John! Grace (in Tucson)Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843102067348142929noreply@blogger.com