A Magic Web Special Exhibition

Explore the beauty, variety and complexity of a tropical rainforest ecosystem through the vivid photography of ecoogist Christian Ziegler. Blending his scientific training with an acute artistic awareness, Ziegler uncovers the wonder of small things as takes us on an intimate tour of Panama's Barra Colorado Island. His richly detailed images help visitors appreciate the nearly invisible relationships that exist among the thousands of plants, animals, and other organisms that live in tropical ecosystems.

Critter Connections

Slide your hand over a slithery snake, massage a turtle’s shell, look into a tarantula’s eight eyes, count a walking sticks’ legs…more than 40 species live in our Istock Family Look-in Animal Lab…connect with one of them during this program! Check upon arrival for times.

Cookin' Up Conservation

Check upon arrival for today's times. Find out easy ways to nurture nature every day. Four programs rotate regularly. Clean Air Plants -- Discover the all-natural, NASA-recommended tools for improving air quality at home. Green Cleaning -- Learn recipes for eco-friendly cleaning methods using ingredients found in your kitchen cabinets. Composting -- Learn the ins and outs of composting: how it works, how it benefits our environment, and some simple tips for how you can bring composting into your home and garden. Extreme Entertainment -- Play fun, family- and Earth-friendly games created with treasures from the trash!

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