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Each season offers exciting activities, special events, and experiences at the EcoTarium!
There is always something new happening both on our grounds and inside the museum building.
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To book an Otter Encounter, click here!
Featured Event
Jazz on the Sundial Friday, June 16 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm Join us for smooth melodies, golden skies, and relaxed vibes. This summer, the warm tones of jazz music make their return to the EcoTarium. Bring your own chairs…
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2 events,
Wild About Winter Vacation Week
Wild About Winter Vacation Week
Wild About Winter Vacation Week Program December 26 – 30, 2022 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Celebrate the wonders of winter at the EcoTarium during the Holiday Vacation Week! Find fun and beauty in these short winter days as we investigate snowflakes, learn what animals do when the ground freezes, and experiment with the cold!…
Otter Encounter
Otter Encounter
Discover our resident otters! Slydell and Daisy are inviting you to lunch! Get up close to our otters, feed them their favorite foods, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Otter Encounters. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More Get Tickets
2 events,
Wild About Winter Vacation Week
Wild About Winter Vacation Week
Wild About Winter Vacation Week Program December 26 – 30, 2022 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Celebrate the wonders of winter at the EcoTarium during the Holiday Vacation Week! Find fun and beauty in these short winter days as we investigate snowflakes, learn what animals do when the ground freezes, and experiment with the cold!…
Animal Discovery
Animal Discovery
Discover our resident animals! Are you curious about what our otters eat, how fast our snakes slither, or what our birds do in the winter? Get up close with one of our many live critters, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Animal Discovery Programs. Included with the cost of admission. Get…
2 events,
Noon Year’s Eve
Noon Year’s Eve
Noon Year's Eve Celebration at The EcoTarium December 31st, 2022 10:00 am- 3:00 pm Have a blast ringing in the new year at the EcoTarium! Join us at 12:00 noon for an exciting kid-friendly countdown. Attendees can make a time capsule, add a 2023 resolution to the resolution wall, participate in exciting education programs, and…
Otter Encounter
Otter Encounter
Discover our resident otters! Slydell and Daisy are inviting you to lunch! Get up close to our otters, feed them their favorite foods, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Otter Encounters. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More Get Tickets
1 event,
Otter Encounter
Otter Encounter
Discover our resident otters! Slydell and Daisy are inviting you to lunch! Get up close to our otters, feed them their favorite foods, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Otter Encounters. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More Get Tickets
0 events,
3 events,
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Otter Encounter
Otter Encounter
Discover our resident otters! Slydell and Daisy are inviting you to lunch! Get up close to our otters, feed them their favorite foods, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Otter Encounters. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More Get Tickets
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
4 events,
Preschool Wednesdays
Preschool Wednesdays
Preschool Story Time Join us for tales and tails, as we read an interactive storybook and meet one of our amazing ambassador animals. You'll also participate in hands-on activities and maybe even meet new friends. It's never too early to get hooked on science! Included with cost of admission. Please request a ticket at the…
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
4 events,
Budding Scientists
Budding Scientists
Budding Scientists Curious little explorers conduct simple, safe, science and nature experiments in the EcoTarium's Budding Scientists program. You and your child will learn basic scientific principles while having fun with hands-on activities. Budding Scientists is designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregiver. You bring the curiosity, we'll provide the science fun. This is…
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Animal Discovery
Animal Discovery
Discover our resident animals! Are you curious about what our otters eat, how fast our snakes slither, or what our birds do in the winter? Get up close with one of our many live critters, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Animal Discovery Programs. Included with the cost of admission. Get…
4 events,
Collections Connections
Collections Connections
Explore our private collection! The EcoTarium has thousands of specimens - fossils, gems, birds, weird things in jars - behind the scenes in our scientific collection. Come see something that isn't on display every day! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Animal Discovery
Animal Discovery
Discover our resident animals! Are you curious about what our otters eat, how fast our snakes slither, or what our birds do in the winter? Get up close with one of our many live critters, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Animal Discovery Programs. Included with the cost of admission. Get…
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
4 events,
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Otter Encounter
Otter Encounter
Discover our resident otters! Slydell and Daisy are inviting you to lunch! Get up close to our otters, feed them their favorite foods, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Otter Encounters. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More Get Tickets
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
4 events,
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Otter Encounter
Otter Encounter
Discover our resident otters! Slydell and Daisy are inviting you to lunch! Get up close to our otters, feed them their favorite foods, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Otter Encounters. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More Get Tickets
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
0 events,
3 events,
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Otter Encounter
Otter Encounter
Discover our resident otters! Slydell and Daisy are inviting you to lunch! Get up close to our otters, feed them their favorite foods, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Otter Encounters. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More Get Tickets
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
4 events,
Preschool Wednesdays
Preschool Wednesdays
Preschool Story Time Join us for tales and tails, as we read an interactive storybook and meet one of our amazing ambassador animals. You'll also participate in hands-on activities and maybe even meet new friends. It's never too early to get hooked on science! Included with cost of admission. Please request a ticket at the…
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
4 events,
Budding Scientists
Budding Scientists
Budding Scientists Curious little explorers conduct simple, safe, science and nature experiments in the EcoTarium's Budding Scientists program. You and your child will learn basic scientific principles while having fun with hands-on activities. Budding Scientists is designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregiver. You bring the curiosity, we'll provide the science fun. This is…
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Animal Discovery
Animal Discovery
Discover our resident animals! Are you curious about what our otters eat, how fast our snakes slither, or what our birds do in the winter? Get up close with one of our many live critters, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Animal Discovery Programs. Included with the cost of admission. Get…
4 events,
Collections Connections
Collections Connections
Explore our private collection! The EcoTarium has thousands of specimens - fossils, gems, birds, weird things in jars - behind the scenes in our scientific collection. Come see something that isn't on display every day! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Animal Discovery
Animal Discovery
Discover our resident animals! Are you curious about what our otters eat, how fast our snakes slither, or what our birds do in the winter? Get up close with one of our many live critters, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Animal Discovery Programs. Included with the cost of admission. Get…
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
4 events,
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Otter Encounter
Otter Encounter
Discover our resident otters! Slydell and Daisy are inviting you to lunch! Get up close to our otters, feed them their favorite foods, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Otter Encounters. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More Get Tickets
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
4 events,
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Otter Encounter
Otter Encounter
Discover our resident otters! Slydell and Daisy are inviting you to lunch! Get up close to our otters, feed them their favorite foods, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Otter Encounters. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More Get Tickets
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
9 events,
Planetarium Show – One World, One Sky
Planetarium Show – One World, One Sky
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure Do some stargazing and blast off to the moon with your friends from Sesame Street in One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Join Big Bird, Elmo, and Hu Hu Zhu, their friend from China, as they explore the North Star and the Big Dipper and take…
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Planetarium Show – Passport to the Universe
Planetarium Show – Passport to the Universe
Passport to the Universe Tom Hanks narrates a trip out through the solar system to the Orion Nebula and back to Earth through a black hole simulation. Audience: All Ages. Best understood by 6+ Length: Approx 22 min Learn More
3 events,
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Otter Encounter
Otter Encounter
Discover our resident otters! Slydell and Daisy are inviting you to lunch! Get up close to our otters, feed them their favorite foods, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Otter Encounters. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More Get Tickets
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
4 events,
Preschool Wednesdays
Preschool Wednesdays
Preschool Story Time Join us for tales and tails, as we read an interactive storybook and meet one of our amazing ambassador animals. You'll also participate in hands-on activities and maybe even meet new friends. It's never too early to get hooked on science! Included with cost of admission. Please request a ticket at the…
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
3 events,
Budding Scientists
Budding Scientists
Budding Scientists Curious little explorers conduct simple, safe, science and nature experiments in the EcoTarium's Budding Scientists program. You and your child will learn basic scientific principles while having fun with hands-on activities. Budding Scientists is designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregiver. You bring the curiosity, we'll provide the science fun. This is…
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
4 events,
Collections Connections
Collections Connections
Explore our private collection! The EcoTarium has thousands of specimens - fossils, gems, birds, weird things in jars - behind the scenes in our scientific collection. Come see something that isn't on display every day! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Animal Discovery
Animal Discovery
Discover our resident animals! Are you curious about what our otters eat, how fast our snakes slither, or what our birds do in the winter? Get up close with one of our many live critters, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Animal Discovery Programs. Included with the cost of admission. Get…
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
5 events,
Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year January 21 - 22, 2023 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Join us as we celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Rabbit with our new Natural History Showcase exhibit, highlighting the native New England Cottontail. We invite you to explore during our educator-led programming, where we'll discover cycles in nature,…
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Otter Encounter
Otter Encounter
Discover our resident otters! Slydell and Daisy are inviting you to lunch! Get up close to our otters, feed them their favorite foods, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Otter Encounters. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More Get Tickets
5 events,
Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year January 21 - 22, 2023 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Join us as we celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Rabbit with our new Natural History Showcase exhibit, highlighting the native New England Cottontail. We invite you to explore during our educator-led programming, where we'll discover cycles in nature,…
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Otter Encounter
Otter Encounter
Discover our resident otters! Slydell and Daisy are inviting you to lunch! Get up close to our otters, feed them their favorite foods, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Otter Encounters. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More Get Tickets
0 events,
3 events,
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Otter Encounter
Otter Encounter
Discover our resident otters! Slydell and Daisy are inviting you to lunch! Get up close to our otters, feed them their favorite foods, and learn how we care for them at our zookeeper-led Otter Encounters. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More Get Tickets
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
4 events,
Preschool Wednesdays
Preschool Wednesdays
Preschool Story Time Join us for tales and tails, as we read an interactive storybook and meet one of our amazing ambassador animals. You'll also participate in hands-on activities and maybe even meet new friends. It's never too early to get hooked on science! Included with cost of admission. Please request a ticket at the…
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
Science Discovery
Science Discovery
Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
3 events,
Budding Scientists
Budding Scientists
Budding Scientists Curious little explorers conduct simple, safe, science and nature experiments in the EcoTarium's Budding Scientists program. You and your child will learn basic scientific principles while having fun with hands-on activities. Budding Scientists is designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregiver. You bring the curiosity, we'll provide the science fun. This is…