Art imitates life in brilliant color and detail, and you won’t want to miss the Tucson premiere of Wild Wonders: The Beauty of Art, Culture and Conservation. Visit on the evening of March 29 to kick off this incredible exhibit with a special celebration honoring cultural traditions of southern Arizona and Mexico:
- Discover the amazing intricacies of the Menchaca sculptures and their symbols
- Shop a mercado featuring handcrafted items and products by local and regional artisans and merchants
- Explore the Zoo and learn about the animal, their care, and conservation efforts
- Enjoy live Latin music and dance by local performers
- Stop by dinner with delicious Mexican food available for purchase and a margarita bar with a variety of flavors
- Take part in special activities
Free for children under 2
Free for Zoo members
$11.25 for adults (ages 15-61)
$9.25 seniors (ages 62+)
$7.00 for children ages 2-14
- 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Santa Pachita, local Tucson band that plays Latin-Fusion inspired by salsa, cumbia, ska and reggae.
- 5 – 5:30 p.m. Ballet Folklorico La Paloma, dedicated to perpetuating the native folk dances of Mexico, and arousing pride in the Mexican-American community through colorful and entertaining performances.
- 6 – 6:30 p.m. Ballet Folklorico La Paloma
