Bend: High Desert Museum Entry Ticket｜United States

Begin your day with a nature walk led by a naturalist. Explore the diverse habitats that support an abundance of plants and animals in the High Desert region. Learn how humans can coexist with wildlife habitats.

Next, get hands-on with the past and experience interactive history. Explore how people lived and supported themselves in the High Desert. Jump in to lend a hand or ask about the many buildings and objects from various times.

Meet a non-releasable raptor in the Museum’s care. Learn about the unique adaptations of different raptors, their role in the environment, and what you can do to ensure their future on the landscape.

From wolves and cougars to bobcats and black bears, many predatory mammals call the High Desert home. Learn how to identify them and hear about their roles in the ecosystem.

Explore the role otters play in riparian ecosystems of the High Desert and how changes in water use affect their habitats. Find out where otters are found, what they eat, and how they are an indicator of a healthy river community.

Mammals with hooves, such as mule deer and pronghorn, are some of the most iconic species of the High Desert. Find out how scientists study their migrations and manage challenging issues facing these populations.

Meet one of the ambassador mammals in the museum's care and learn about the adaptations that enable them to thrive in High Desert habitats.