All-Star Days
PHILADELPHIA,
December 2, 2014
Dinosaurs, weird specimens in jars, science detectives, live animal encounters and an exhibit about chocolate are all in store for All-Star Days, Saturday, Dec. 27 through Tuesday, Dec. 30 at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
For four days, the Academy celebrates the most popular of its family programs with engaging activities, rare fossil, feather and insect displays, new live animal shows and crafts to create and take home. Each day features a different nature theme, so there’s plenty to do by coming more than once to All-Star Days.
In the Special Exhibits Gallery, Chocolate: The Exhibition, presented by Mars Chocolate North America, describes the intriguing story of this “food of the gods” from its origin as a rain forest plant to America’s favorite sweet. A special hot chocolate bar featuring different kinds of hot cocoa and delicious toppings will be presented by 12th Street Catering from noon to 2 p.m. each day, as a special part of All-Star Days.
The following are the timed highlights of All-Star Days and are free with regular museum admission. For a full list of activities, visit the Academy’s All-Star Days web page at http://bit.ly/12jXKsd
Dino Day
Saturday, December 27
Come face-to-face with fossils, meet living relatives of these ancient beasts, and explore the world of the dinosaurs all day at the Academy.
Academy Animal Ambassadors, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Meet some of the Academy’s live animals during this live animal show. Discover their stories and learn what you can do to help their wild cousins.
Dinosaur Detectives, 1 p.m.
Put your dinosaur knowledge skills to the test during this interactive stage show and meet a live animal that has some things in common with the extinct stars of the show.
Story Time, 2 p.m.
Visit Outside In for an interactive dinosaur tale featuring a live animal
Live Animal Day
Sunday, December 28
See firsthand how Academy naturalists care for the museum’s many live animals and learn about the stars of the historic dioramas.
Academy Animal Ambassadors, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Meet some of the Academy’s live animals during this live animal show. Discover their stories and learn what you can do to help their wild cousins.
Creepy Crawlies, 1 p.m.
See the spineless wonders of the live invertebrate collection live, large, and onstage.
Critter Capers, noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Get up close to a live animal as it enjoys time in its exercise pen. Get your critter questions answered.
Story Time, 2 p.m.
Visit Outside In for an interactive animal tale featuring a live animal.
Bird and Bug Day
Monday, December 29
Enjoy close encounters with live birds and insects and learn all about them from our experts.
Academy Animal Ambassadors, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Meet some of the Academy’s live animals during this live animal show. Discover their stories and learn what you can do to help their wild cousins.
Creepy Crawlies, 1 p.m.
See the spineless wonders of the live invertebrate collection live, large, and onstage.
Story Time, 2 p.m.
Visit Outside In for an interactive animal tale featuring a live animal.
Weird-Thing-in-a-Jar Day
Tuesday, December 30
Science is surprising, inspiring and weird. Get a close-up look at some of the more bizarre creatures of nature that the Academy preserves in jars.
Academy Animal Ambassadors, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Meet some of the Academy’s live animals during this live animal show. Discover their stories and learn what you can do to help their wild cousins.
Weird and Wonderful, 1 p.m.
They might not be jarred, but the Academy’s live animals can be plenty weird. Find out about them during this live animal show.
Story Time, 2 p.m.
Visit Outside In for an interactive tale featuring a live animal.
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