Celebrate World Snake Day! Did you know that snakes smell the air to hunt? And they unhinge their jaw to eat? Join us on this hike to learn basic facts about these incredible reptiles and find out which snakes call Will County home. Maybe we can find some northern water snakes or a small brown...
Attention to all parents of kids ages 4-12!! Do you want your child to develop an interest in science? Does your child already have an interest in science, technology, engineering or math? Come to our FREE STEM Exploration Day for lots of hands-on STEM activities to help your child see the fun in STEM! Robotics,...
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of games and contests for all ages! Win fun prizes and much more! Registration is not required for this event. Pool passes and daily admission rates apply.
Join us and be amazed by The Rope Warrior in this interactive, visually entertaining jump rope show. Fun for the whole family! Please register your family (not the individual children) to attend.
Coming from San Basilio de Palenque, Kombilesa Mí, an Afro-Colombian group that performs an electrifying fusion of traditional music and urban rap, with lyrics in both palenke lenguage and Spanish. The sound of Kombilesa’s Mi based on traditional rhythms from palenque.
Curious about bees and beekeeping? Join us throughout the summer as beekeeping volunteers and Head Beekeeper demonstrate techniques with active beehives and explain their work. Demonstrations are for all ages and interest levels. The public bee hives are located on the southern end of campus. Sessions run from 11:00am - 11:30am or 1:00pm - 1:30pm....
Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up Learn about the importance of enrichment for the zoo’s animals. Cosley Zoo’s animals receive enrichment every day. Enrichment lets our animals make choices and exhibit natural behaviors such as climbing, hunting for food, and using their senses. In this workshop, your family will make enrichment activities...
Join a short walk to learn about native scavengers, then make a superhero mask based on your favorite! Materials provided. Children ages 4-8 w/adult.
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