Wheelchairs and strollers are available free of charge on a first come first served basis. All exhibits may be reached by wheelchair. Like many other zoos and museums, it is not always possible to see everything in one visit. If your time is limited, you might consider choosing exhibits and events from the grounds map and visiting at your own pace. The Ironwood Terraces , a self serve grill, offers a complete menu including children's items and is open everyday.
Special menus are available for tour groups, school groups, and special events.
The Ocotillo Cafe , a full service regional cuisine fine dining venue with a Southwestern flair, is open for lunch beginning December 26. On Sundays beginning December 31, The Ocotillo will serve Sunday brunch . We also have a small picnic area near the Museum entrance. Various Desert Museum facilities may be rented for meetings, dinners, banquets, and other special gatherings that fall within our mission. Shopping Two gift shops offer an excellent inventory of native products, jewelry, shirts and hats, pottery, children's items, books, gems and minerals, and other southwest merchandise.