Saguaro National Park

The Amazing Agave (West District)

Called ‘The Tree of Wonders’, the agave has been utilized for over 40 products - from textiles to tequila - and celebrated for centuries. Uncover the adaptations that enable this native succulent to thrive in the hot and harsh Sonoran Desert and discover how a prized ornamental holds the promise of a sustainable Southwest crop. Join a Park Naturalist for this 30-minute theater presentation and prepare to be amazed! Wheelchair accessible.