Took my son's camera to have the battery compartment fixed. Job well done and very quick return.read more

Pricey to have camera assessed and super expensive labor to fix but camera great now. Some nice…read moreused cameras in store for sale as well

My husband brought home a bird seed mold from Ace Hardware a few days ago and thus a new obsession…read morefor the both of us was born. I have driven past Wild Bird Store several times, so I knew they existed but had never stopped in. When our Ace bird seed mold dwindled after a few days of gleefully watching birds on our patio, I suggested a trip to Wild Birds. We are in the process of landscaping our backyard, so we weren't ready to spend too much yet, but are gathering ideas and GOLLY do they have some good ideas here! We did buy a small finch feeder with a bag of thistle seed (as I'm writing this I just looked out the window to see that the finches have found the feeder!). The people working at the store are extremely helpful, and nicely enough they will just let you shop if you want too. They have a very nice selection of feeders, both ones made locally and commercially, and a wonderful assortment of bird seed in bulk, bagged, and molds made in shop (they have little wreaths for hanging if you're looking for a nice gift for a bird-lover!). I know we will be going back to this store regularly as we now have about 1,000 birds in our yard who are depending on us for their food supply... (I guess we are also going to need housing, waterers, and baths as well....)

We stopped in here out of curiosity after eating at a nearby restaurant. We were greeted by a…read morefriendly cat wandering throughout the store! They have a nice selection of various bird feeders, plus foods for different varieties of birds. They also had a few other little items, like stickers, towels, desert art, etc. They were friendly and helpful in answering our questions.

Solar culture is a classic music venue and art valley with a downtown location and underground…read morefeel. Transport to another world at any number of their multidimensional events!

You know you have escaped the evil clutches of the heartless, money-grabbing mainstream industry…read morewhen a venue freely lets patrons walk in with backpacks full of booze and distribute it with their friends. I usually keep to just flasking it to Solar culture, but the lax, BYOB closed-container policy creates a unique house party concert vibe without the hours of standing around while your friends try to make their music equipment work properly. Although its not to far removed from such an experience since Solar culture is primarily an arthouse, doesn't have the greatest soundsystem and setup you will ever see, and I think for the most part the workforce and performers are as high as the patrons. I have dealt with a share of long waits between sets and all-to-average sound from Deerhoof, Voxtrot, Architecture in Helsinki, and the like. You also might have to bring a pair of binoculars to a show if you get there late to a packed house because of its awkward long and narrow build. There are great views of the band because of the raised stage, but once it gets past half capacity you might have to barter your way up closer with some of the cans of PBR you have in your Jansport. I was also permanently mentally scared by this place when Death From Above 1979 canceled their show there the day of. They never came back, and now they are gone. I can't help but think of how excited I was for that show (more then any other to date) and how heart-broken I was whenever I think of this place. *goes to cry beneath his desk*

I can't believe this is 2 miles from my house and I've never been here! This was a nice half mile…read moreloop around the water with lookouts where you can sit down on a bench and enjoy! It's run by the City of Tucson water department, and open from dawn to dusk. We saw egrets, ducks, turtles, and even a coyote! We brought the binoculars and really enjoyed relaxing here this morning!

Magical place to visit that is accessible to the City of Tucson and UAZ campus. It is a wetland…read morewith a well maintained trail that is accessible. It has facilities and parking. The wetlands - being 2 small bodies of water and surrounding vegetation- attract waterfowl, birds, hummingbirds, hawks, lizards, insects and bobcats. The loop around the wetlands is about .6 miles. Very peaceful.

I went with my brother, his wife and sister on Saturday 4/11/26. It was a amazing experience…read more The only problem was our tour guide. Her name was Marsha. My brother has a hard time walking. I was talking to another guide and a man that works there. They said they could take us in the van. Which was perfect. Marsha made such a big deal out of us riding in van, that it was interrupting her tour. She made 3 or more comments to the group of people about him being in the van. It made my brother feel self conscious and bad. The guy that drove us told us not to worry about her. But the observatory is great. Thank you Mary Jo Faber

"Mars 'aint the kind of place to raise your kids." But, Kitt Peak National Observatory is the kind…read moreof place you want to take someone who is a kid at heart to. (*I know, I know...I just broke the rule about not finishing a sentence with a preposition, and it sounded a bit awkward. My bad. I'll try to write more-gooder from now on.) Captain's Log: Star date May 1st, 2026. The entire crew of the Star ship, "Wait for the Western Wind*" thoroughly enjoyed the experience. (*That's is the name that I christened to the van that we rented) We have now returned safely to home base, and our journey of exploration can only be described as a success. All mission-objectives have been achieved...the goals of having fun, joining together for a little family camaraderie, and fulfilling a quest for knowledge were all clearly met. Sadly, I must report that I did fail at one of the mission's intended targets...that being: my finding a way to work-in a joke about the 7th planet from the G2V star located in the Arm of Orion, in the "Via Lactea" (latin for Milky Way) galaxy. As I get older, I have found that discretion, indeed, is the better part of valor. So, when our guide (Sam--who was wonderful) asked the group that she was leading if there was anything that we hoped to see that night, I pulled my hand back down quickly... realizing, at that moment, that a joke about "Uranus" would most-likely, "land" like the 1967 Apollo 1 tragedy. The carbon-based humanoid life forms that inhabit the rocky crevices of I'oligam Du'ag possess advanced intelligence. As they spoke about the numerous telescopes, history of the area, and shared their deep knowledge of the wonders of space, they all exhibited kindness and patience, as well as a passionate enthusiasm for the work being done there. I also observed, on a number of well-timed occasions, that they were prone to "launching" some corny paternal-space-exploration humor. The one about being careful to not put Saturn in a bathtub--because it might leave a ring...(Ha!) that one would cause a, "super-nova of laughter" from here to Andromeda (M31): "Ground control to Major Tom". Here are two bits of advice to fellow travelers who might choose to boldly go where no human (in your family) has gone before (to the Kitt Peak Observatory)... Dress warmly and maybe bring a blanket. It was a balmy day in Tucson, but at 6,880 ft up, you will find yourself beneath the night sky of the exposed high desert and quick drops in temperatures happen as the Jackson Pollack-painted sky comes to light. Secondly, don't be like the guy who, as the night was wrapping up, got into his car, turned on his car lights, and pulled away from the presentation prematurely. What a, "back side of a black hole" move! There are easy-to-follow guidelines that have been set up to protect the experiments from white lights. If we all show a little cooperation, we all succeed. That kind of behavior is not to be tolerated, so we all agreed that the laser-guided missile launch that followed was completely justified. (I'm kidding!--we just watched as he drove away and his tail lights disappeared on the horizon--wondering to ourselves, "What kind of parents raise a person like that?") I will now close by putting our experience into a, summarized "capsule": "It was was a 'blast'!" The night indeed, was very memorable and enjoyable-- on many levels. And, I am glad that we signed on for the mission. So...fellow Earth beings, Take your protein pills and put your helmet on (Ten) Ground Control (Nine) to Major Tom (Eight, seven) (Six) Commencing (Five) countdown, engines on (Four, three, two) Check ignition (One) and may God's love (Lift off) be with you Oh, one final shout out. Back in the late 1950's, the Tohono O'odham Nation, (meaning "Desert People,") graciously allowed for the construction and use of the observatory on one of their most-treasured and sacred mountains. This should be acknowledged and respectfully appreciated as one travels there.

We booked a personal SkyNights program for our small family to celebrate our Father's life. Will…read moreand Chase were both incredibly helpful, extremely knowledgeable, and hilariously entertaining, making our tour of the night sky an unforgettable experience. We started with a view of the sun and moon, then watched the amazing sunset over Arizona. They asked us for requests (both for sky viewing and accompanying music). We saw numerous galaxies, clusters, nebulae and planets. The jewel of the evening had to be the extended view of Saturn and Titan. They not only showed us the universe, but they also educated us on the history, science and current global initiatives to better understand the cosmos. We really appreciated all the pre-event communications, clear instructions and overall coordination. Thank you, Will, for all your help in that! We highly recommend this experience for all citizens of planet Earth!

Our two guides for Sky Nights - Travis and Aaron were incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. You…read morecould tell they love what they do.

First of all, I've been a fan from online and afar for over 15 years! I started the process with…read moreSandrine in July of 2024. She was absolutely amazing and helpful!! The amount of choices and design options was a little overwhelming, and the design I started with originally was not I ended up with after falling in love with a particular stone and changed the direction! I absolutely love my set! It's apparently simple from afar, but so detailed up close! It's literal art in my hand! For the money, the quality is absolutely unmatched! I was open to possibly purchasing from other companies, but I kept coming back when I realized the art is unmatched and pricing was similar for way less quality/work!

Just received our one-of-a-kind, custom rings from Krikawa Jewelers! We're absolutely in love with…read morethe intricate pattern of the Mokume-Gane ("wood grain metal" in Japanese), made with a labor intensive technique of forging and folding layers of precious metals. Krikawa designs the majority of their custom rings remotely, so we communicated exclusively over text and email. They were highly responsive, often replying within an hour during normal business hours. They made us feel completely confident in their process, going as far as mailing us a fool-proof ring sizing kit with handmade metal rings we could wear over several days to account for shifting ring sizes. They also shipped us samples of their different Mokume metal styles/colors so we could see the stunning patterns in-person. My personal design consultant at Krikawa (Sandrine) was wonderful to work with every step of the way, and offered helpful suggestions that enhanced the final design. For example, I originally wanted to go with yellow gold for my ring, but Sandrine recommended white gold instead to pair better with my ice blue sapphire. She also answered all my questions with clarity and professionalism and nudged me in the direction of a gorgeous final product. Production time was speedy once we approved the final sketch; the 3D CAD Model took ~2 weeks, and the rings were completed ~6 weeks after CAD approval. You will pay a premium for expertise and quality, but the phenomenal results are well worth it. Our rings arrived carefully packaged in separate wooden boxes and fit our fingers perfectly, built to exacting standards. We marveled at the beauty and craftsmanship of our matching wedding rings for a good while when we first saw them! I highly recommend Krikawa for all your custom wedding ring needs, especially if you're attracted to Mokume-Gane since it's one of their specialties. I had a super smooth experience with them and couldn't be happier with the result!

I loved the art so I give two stars instead of one, but my rating is only so low because of the…read morestaff member who made my group feel unwelcome. It's important to note that our group was visibly made up of women of color, and we are all mostly hispanic and indigenous. For the first hour, we encountered staff members and security who just seemed like they were doing their jobs normally. No staring, no following, just observing and moving within their sections. But as we moved into the last section before the gift shop, we encountered a staff member who left a bad taste in our mouths. He was on his phone and ignoring the other (white) people in his section, but as soon as we walked in he stared really intensely at us and immediately stood up. He spent the next 45 minutes following us from room to room, making intense eye contact with us and keeping his arms crossed. If one of us moved out of his line of sight (I moved behind a pillar briefly) he moved quickly to see what we were doing. I understand he was keeping museum property safe, but we were following proper museum etiquette and nothing we were doing warranted that reaction. We kept our voices lowered, moved slowly, didn't get too close to items, etc. People of color are used to being treated with suspicion in many spaces, so I can assure you we know what it looks like when someone is keeping an eye on us. I thought it was in poor taste, though, to treat us, Mexican and indigenous women, like that, especially when we were in an art gallery viewing art by Latin American and indigenous artists. It gives the wrong impression and made us feel unwelcome when we were there to view and celebrate our own art and culture. I'm not writing this out of spite, but hopefully the museum can make sure their staff members do not continue to treat people of color differently than all people should be treated...especially when they display our art.

This museum was much bigger than I expected! Multiple floors of various exhibits spanning art and…read morehistory. There's an impressive collection of Meso American artifacts. There's also a wide range of art from various time period, plus contemporary + modern art. This museum's centennial was in 2025, and there are special pieces at the museum that were donated for the centennial. Don't forget to check out the outdoor sculpture garden! There's also a signpost outside the museum exit that people stick their admission stickers on, if you want to be part of the art. ;) I have some feedback though-- the gift shop does not have any magnets for the museum which was surprising. I also didn't see any postcards that were specific to the museum. They had generic Arizona and Tucson gifts, but the only museum-specific souvenirs my friend and I found were a few stickers.

The membership is worth it! So many beautiful plants and flowers to see. Love the desert section…read morewith all of the cactus and saguaros. They've really done a great job with the renovation. The new Frida Kahlo exhibit is great. Currently there's a photo exhibit of penguins through June 2026 Their kitchen also has a few vegan options Wheelchairs available for use.

I love this little hidden treasure in the middle of town. Although it's on the smaller scale…read more(compared to larger city botanical gardens) it is always a fun place to visit. The cacti & curated gardens are beautiful, they currently have the Frida Kahlo exhibit with brightly colored displays it matched perfectly with the Sonoran desert landscape. I especially enjoy the butterfly enclosure, the Barrio Gardin surrounded by adobe walls and reclaimed objects as planters and the birds that call this place home. You can grab lunch or a snack and sit under the big shade tree on the patio. They host events, check their website or become a member to receive updates.