THE SCIENCE OF DOGS EXHIBITION AT ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER
Have you ever wondered what your dog is thinking? Dogs! A Science Tail is a fun, interactive glimpse into the world of our canine friends. The exhibition highlights the extraordinary ways dogs see, hear and smell their surroundings, and explores why humans and dogs are best friends.
Let curiosity be your guide and discover life from a dog’s point of view in the Science Center’s newest exhibition. Experience the extraordinary way a dog sees, hears and smells the world.
What To Expect
- Explore the world from a dog's perspective through a variety of hands-on exhibits.
- Learn how the ability to understand and communicate with each other lies at the heart of the unique relationship between humans and dogs, and what makes this one of the most successful interspecies partnerships of all time.
- Test your pop culture knowledge during a game of "Jeopawdy!" based on the show Jeopardy!
- All Guests are invited to share personal photos and stories of their dogs on a photo wall.
- Share your photos on social media using the hashtags #DogsAScienceTail #AzScienceDogs
Dogs! A Science Tail exhibition was created and developed by the California Science Center with support from Annenberg Foundation and Wallis Annenberg PetSpace. PetSmart Charities is sponsoring the national tour. Dogs! A Science Tail is generously sponsored locally by PetSmart, SRP, Two Pups Wellness Fund, and U.S. Bank.
PLAN YOUR VISIT TODAY
Pricing
Member Admission: $6.95* | General Admission: $8.95* | Children under 3 are always FREE.
*General admission ticket required. Additional tickets are required for the Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater, Dorrance Planetarium and featured exhibition.
Dog Events
Arizona Science Center will be hosting multiple local groups and organizations for live demonstrations, adoption events, mobile vet clinics and more! Look for Abby the Therapy Dog, Altered Tails Barnhart Clinic, Animal Defense League of Arizona, Arizona Animal Welfare League, Arizona Humane Society, Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association, Banner Therapy Dogs, Desert Drug Dog, Fix.Adopt.Save., Gabriel’s Angels, HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response, HALO Animal Rescue, Lost Our Home Pet Rescue, Maricopa County Animal Care and Control, PACC911 | Phoenix Animal Care Coalition, Pawsitive Friendships and Two Pups Wellness Fund.
CANINE COMMUNITY DAYS
Upcoming Canine Community Days
February 17, 18 & 24
Get to know local organizations who are making a difference in pets’ lives! Throughout Dogs! A Science Tail’s time at Arizona Science Center, Guests will have the chance to discover how local groups impact our Arizona animal community.
DOG ADOPTION EVENTS
Adoption Events
March 4 & 11 | April 1 & 29
Ready to adopt your fur-ever friend? Arizona Science Center is hosting multiple adoption days to help you bring home a hound! Guests will be able to adopt pups from Arizona Animal Welfare League, Arizona Humane Society, HALO Animal Rescue, Lost Our Home Pet Rescue and Maricopa County Animal Care and Control.
MOBILE VET CLINIC
Mobile Vet Clinic Days
March 10 & 11 | April 29 & 30
Aspiring veterinarians and pet-lovers alike are invited to join Arizona Science Center for Mobile Vet Clinic days with the Arizona Humane Society’s Healthy Tails Mobile Veterinary Clinic! Discover a day in the life of a vet and learn how to become one.
DEMO DOGS!
Daily Demos (Starting February 18)
10:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Prepare to be amazed by our dazzling Demo Dogs! Incredible canines and their paw-rents will be showing off what they do best—from performing animal therapy to inspiring confidence in at-risk children.
