Visitor Guidelines

To help protect the Sonoran Desert landscape and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, please follow these guidelines during your visit.

Stay on Designated Paths

• Please remain on marked walkways and trails.
• Walking off-trail can damage young plants and increase erosion.

Protect Plants and Wildlife

• Enjoy flowers and cacti without picking or damaging them.
• Leave rocks, natural materials, and plant debris where you find them. These provide habitat for desert wildlife.
• Observe animals from a distance. Do not touch, feed, harass, capture, or injure wildlife.
• Please do not tap on the glass of animal displays. Loud noises can stress the animals.

Pets

• Pets are allowed by permission only.
• Approved animals must remain on a leash at all times.

Food and Dining

• Food is permitted only in the multi-purpose room, kitchen, or Sunset Terrace Patio.
• Food is not allowed in dormitories or other areas of the facility.

Restricted Areas

• The trail leading to the boat dock and the dock itself are not open to visitors.
• Motorized vehicles must remain on paved roads and in designated parking areas. Vehicles are not permitted near dormitories.

Fire Safety

• Fires are allowed only in designated areas.
• Do not build fires on “no-burn” days or during fire restrictions.

Trash and Cleanliness

• Please dispose of all trash, including cigarette butts, in designated receptacles.
• Thank you for helping us protect this special place for future visitors.