The prison also held the town library and a hospital. Tours through the museum are available call for more information. Saihati Camel Farm - Abdul Wahed Saihati was inspired by Yuma's landscape at the far end of town to raise and breed his favorite animals and other desert breeds like antelopes and wildcats. All of the animals are friendly fun to watch. A lot of the animals were purchased from the San Diego Zoo.
Guides tours are available.
Call for more information. Imperial National Wildlife Refuge - Located about 40 miles north of Yuma. The refuge was created by backwaters when the Imperial Dam was built. The area is highly popular for bird watchers. You will find many different types of birds coming and going, from water fowl to shore birds and from pelicans to Canada geese.