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Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, Phoenix, AZ
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Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center

A free nature center in Phoenix's Rio Salado habitat with trails, bird-watching, and indoor exhibits.

3131 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040 · Phoenix, AZ

About Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center

The Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center sits within the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area, a short drive from downtown Phoenix. Visitors can use its indoor exhibits, walk the nearby trails, and look for Sonoran Desert birds. The center also offers guided bird walks, field trips, and community programs, and it lends binoculars during visits. Trails in the restoration area are open to the public daily from dawn to dusk.

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