Family Day – Critter Corner 2026

Included with General Admission.

Friday, February 13 – OPEN: 10am – 5pm
Saturday, February 14 – OPEN: 9am – 6pm
Sunday, February 15 – OPEN: 9am – 7pm
Monday, February 16 – OPEN: 9am – 7pm

Up-close. Hands-on. Surprisingly fun.

This Family Day Weekend, you step into the small side of nature — and meet it face-to-face.

Critter Corner brings you into a room filled with live insects and other invertebrates, guided by our Nature Interpreters. You don’t just look. You learn. You ask questions. You may even hold one.

What you can expect

• Live, up-close encounters with stick insects, beetles, caterpillars, and other fascinating species

• Fun facts kids actually remember

• Safe, supervised handling opportunities with select critters

• A relaxed drop-in format (no booking required)

Why families love it

• Kids gain confidence around insects

• It turns “ew” into “whoa”

• You see details you’d never notice outside

• It’s interactive, not a lecture

Our interpreters keep things simple, visual, and engaging — perfect for curious kids and adults alike.

Stop in anytime during your visit. Stay five minutes or twenty.

If your family likes animals, science, or hands-on experiences, this is the room you don’t skip.

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