CSE Outdoor Animal Habitats | College of Science and Education
The CSE outdoor animal habitats offer students a unique opportunity to step into God’s creation and engage in hands-on learning surrounded by living ecosystems. These open-air classrooms bring science, conservation, and animal care to life while supporting our mission of Purposeful Christian Education.
Desert Tortoises & Other Tortoise Species
Observe and care for one of the largest breeding collections of desert and exotic tortoises in Arizona. Students study reptile behavior, conservation, and natural habitat management while learning how to be faithful stewards of God’s creatures.
Farm Animals
Students in animal science and education programs learn about care routines, nutrition, behavioral science, and the value of compassionate husbandry.
Freshwater Ponds
Explore the biodiversity of aquatic ecosystems in our freshwater ponds. These outdoor labs are home to amphibians, fish, invertebrates, and aquatic vegetation—offering experiential learning in ecology, water chemistry, conservation, and wetland biology.