Onsite Programs

Mussels, snakes and beavers; each species has a niche or role in the environment. Through the use of pelts and other hands-on items, participants will explore animals that call the Mississippi River home!

Keywords: Adaptations, Native Species, Classification, Habitats, Biodiversity  

Join us for story time with one of our Animal Ambassadors. Meet the star of the story while learning animal facts along the way. Animal options are snake, frog, turtle, or lizard.  

Keywords: Early Childhood/Early Elementary, animal behaviors, life cycles, diet, life science  

Explore the fascinating world of reptiles through exciting myths and scientific facts where students can learn the truth behind myths and wives tales.

Keywords: Life science, fiction and non-fiction, adaptations for survival (Prey and Predators), animal behaviors, scientific literacy and storytelling  

Learn the similarities and differences of reptiles and amphibians. Meet our Animal Ambassadors.

Keywords: Animal adaptations, comparative anatomy, species identification, Herpetology, habitats, survival, ecological roles  

Explore different ways animals communicate with each other. Transform into an animal chorus and meet live animals up close!

Keywords: Animal Communication (vocalization, sounds), territory signals, social interactions, comparative biology, sensory perception, environmental influences 

You CAN Judge an Animal by its Cover. Different groups of animals have different coverings on their bodies. Examine animals to determine how they live, how they move, and what they do!

Keywords: Scientific investigation, comparative anatomy, classification, species behaviors, adaptations 

Follow the life of aquatic insects and amphibians and see how they change from tiny eggs in the water to animals living on land or in the sky.

Keywords: Life Cycle, Metamorphosis, Reproduction, Observation & Inquiry, Habitats