Center entrance Photo: Danny RJ/ ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Southwest
Rio Salado

Explore Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center

Connect with nature through educational adventures, wildlife exploration, and conservation.
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Welcome to the Rio Salado Restoration Habitat


At the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center, there’s something for everyone to explore! Enjoy community festivals, field trips, Girl Scout patch programs, and family adventures that bring you closer to nature. Want to help protect wildlife? Join us for hands-on conservation projects like building burrows for Burrowing Owls or volunteering at a Conservation Volunteer Day. 

Discover how you can get involved below! 

Guided Experiences

Guided experiences throughout the Rio Salado Habitat are some of the best ways to explore the Sonoran Desert, discover its unique plants, and observe local wildlife.

Bird Walk Photo: Danny RJ/ ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Southwest
Guided Bird Walks
Black Phoebe Photo: Andy DeBroux/³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photography Awards
Mindful Weekday Nature Walks
Your Guide to Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center
Wedding at Rio Salado Photo: Danny RJ/ ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Southwest

Facility Rentals

Find the perfect space for your event, including weddings, corporate gatherings, and community celebrations.
Birds You Might See
The Rio Salado habitat provides habitat for more than 200 species of birds.
Explore Birds
Anna's Hummingbird Photo: Julie Emede/³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photography Awards
Explore Birds
Features
Bathrooms
Hiking trails
Binoculars to borrow
Exhibits
Nature store
Parking lot
Venue rental
Pollinator garden
Group meeting space