Great Blue Heron Photo: Robert Hurt/ Audubon Photography Awards

Plan Your Visit to Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center

Explore our learning center, and find ways to connect with birds, wildlife, and conservation.
Discover adventure, birds, and how to make a difference at an Audubon center.

3131 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040

Center:

Open Hours: 8:00am - 12:00pm

Trails:

Open Hours: 7:00am - Sunset

Connect with Nature and Community at Rio Salado

The Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center is a free, community nature center nestled in the heart of Phoenix’s Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area. Just minutes from downtown, it offers interactive learning exhibits, peaceful nature trails, and rich birdwatching opportunities. Visitors can enjoy free Saturday Morning Bird Walks, field trips, wildlife encounters, volunteer programs, and a variety of community events. 

The center is open Tuesday-Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Even when we are closed, the birds are still here! Hiking and bike trails all around Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area are open for free, 7 days a week - 365 days a year, from dawn to dusk. 

Hours
Gila Woodpecker and Carnegiea gigantea Photo: Mick Thompson
What to Know Before You Go
Mujeres Show Photo: Danny RJ/ Audubon Southwest
  • The visitor center is wheelchair accessible.  

  • On-site public programs are available – learn more here. 

  • Got a group? Private tours are also available upon request. Request a group/private tour here. (goes to contact page) 

  • Binoculars are available to borrow during your visit. 

  • Saguaro and Sage, the nature store, offers gifts and souvenirs.  

  • Stay hydrated on your visit. Water refilling stations are available near the restrooms. 

  • No pets are allowed: ADA service animals only.  

  • Visitors are encouraged to bring sunblock.  

Your Guide to Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center
Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center at a Glance
Bathrooms
Hiking trails
Binoculars to borrow
Exhibits
Nature store
Parking lot
Venue rental
Pollinator garden
Group meeting space