8 wild animals and plants you can discover at Saguaro National Park

Meet snakes, cacti, and more.

Desert landscapes are more diverse and vibrant than you may think. These unique ecosystems are more than just hot weather and scorpions in the sand. Few places prove this point better than Tucson, Arizona’s Saguaro National Park.

At first glance, this park may seem like your average desert. Dust, rocks, and cacti cover the land. But the longer you look, the more you’ll see. Flowers bloom from the cactus plants. Tortoises snack on prickly pears. Saguaro National Park is alive with a world of fascinating plants and animals. Get to know a few of these species in this photo guide to the park’s wildlife.