Event · Outdoors
Scorpion Safari — San Tan Mountain Regional Park
- When
- Sat, Oct 17 · 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
- Where
- San Tan Mountain Regional Park6533 W Phillips Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85144Open in Google Maps ↗
- Ages
- Check age guidance
- Cost
- $10 exact cash park self-pay entry or annual pass
- Organizer
- Maricopa County Parks and Recreation
Ranger Nikki leads an easy 2-mile out-and-back night walk at San Tan Mountain Regional Park to search for bark, striped-tail and giant hairy scorpions, plus other nocturnal critters such as bats, owls, tarantulas, geckos, centipedes and stink bugs, under an almost-full moon. Bring a UV blacklight to make scorpions fluoresce, a regular flashlight, closed-toe shoes and plenty of water; no pets. Restrooms and water are at the Nature Center. Meet at the Main Trailhead picnic table. The entry station will be closed, so bring $10 exact cash for the self-pay station or display an annual pass. Limit 30; register by calling the San Tan Nature Center with names and party size (registration closes Oct 15, so call to check for waitlist space).
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Registration closed 10/15/26 per page; waitlist possible. $10 is the park entry, not a program fee. Program may cancel for weather.
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