Reptile row: a living collection of Arizona reptiles
Located in the halls of the Life Sciences A-wing is a living collection of Arizona native reptiles that includes nearly all of the 19 types of rattlesnakes found in Arizona, as well as a Gila Monster. Take a self-guided tour through the halls to view these amazing animals of Arizona. Among many others, the collection features:
- a Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake, the state reptile
- a rare Arizona bloodline albino Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
- a Gila Monster, one of two venomous lizards in the world
- a Sonoran Desert Tortoise, another iconic species of the Southwest
Life Sciences Center Living Collections
Life Sciences A-wing
451 East Tyler Mall
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 965-3396
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (closed on holidays)
Guided tours for groups are available by appointment based on availability