Holiday Programming – 2025
December 20 – January 4
(Closed Monday, December 22)

Looking for something fun and educational to do while kids are off school?
Join us for special holiday programming featuring our axolotls and their animal friends.

All activities are included with general admission.

Axolotls & Friends: A Family-Friendly Quest

Available all day

• Join Flutter and Freckles on a self-guided life-cycle quest through the greenhouse and galleries.
• Visit 6 stations around the building
• Learn life-cycle facts at each stop
• Collect a hidden letter at every station
• Unscramble the letters to answer a final question
• Pick up your STICKER PRIZE in the Gift Store

Quest cards are available at Admissions.
Perfect for families with children of all ages.

Axolotl Story Time

Daily at 11:00 am

Gather around for a short, interactive storytime featuring axolotls.

• Ideal for younger children
• Includes simple life-cycle themes and gentle group interaction
• Runs approximately 15 minutes

No sign-up required. Space is first-come, first-served.

Axolotl Creature Feature

Daily at 2:00 pm

• Learn more about axolotls during a live creature feature led by our nature interpreters.
• Discover what makes axolotls unique
• Learn how they grow and why they’re different from other amphibians
• Great for curious kids and adults alike

Runs approximately 15–20 minutes.