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Rat Basketball

Learn about operant and classical conditioning as you watch our Rat Basketball team play a game—no we aren't kidding!
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Extended Fridays

An evening worth hanging around for!

Fridays 5-8 p.m.

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Survival of the Slowest

Find out if “slow but steady” truly does win the race!

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Survival of the Slowest: Keeper Talk

Discover how being slow, small, or sleepy helps some species survive.

Included with admission to Survival of the Slowest.

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Survival of the Slowest: Sloth Hang

Discover fascinating facts about your favorite tree-dweller.

Included with admission to Survival of the Slowest

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Horse Power

Discover the remarkable powers of one of our closest allies.

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Jul
09

Sunrise Science

Science of Opportunity on the International Space Station

Join us as Astronaut Donald Pettit shares his experiences on the Space Station.

8 a.m.

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Jul
15

Senior Science

Senior Science: Gyotaku (Fish Printing)

Explore the traditional Japanese art form of gyotaku in this hands-on experience.

8–10 a.m.

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Jul
16

Laser Show

Laser Show: Outkast

An Outkast Laser Show? We are for real!

6:30 and 8:15 p.m.

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