University of Arizona Honey Bee Research Center Tour

Apiary Tour · July 11, 2026 · Tucson, Arizona

Public open house at the University of Arizona's Honey Bee Research Lab. Visitors tour research apiaries, learn about Africanized honey bee genetics, and hear from UA scientists on desert pollinator conservation and varroa mite management. Complimentary honey tasting included.

Event Details

Type: Apiary Tour
Date: July 11, 2026
Location: 1140 E South Campus Dr, Tucson, Arizona

Official website: University of Arizona Honey Bee Research Center Tour

What to Expect

Apiary tours offer a behind-the-scenes look at working bee yards, with guided walks through hive operations and fresh honey sampling directly from the comb.

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