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Exploring Animals

This program explores the adaptations of three groups of animals (birds, reptiles, mammals) that allow them to interact successfully with their environments.

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Exploring Dinos

Become a paleontologist as we discover how we know dinosaurs existed, how to tell the difference between dinosaurs and reptiles, and more!

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Exploring Earth Science

Students will investigate the formations and processes shaping the planetary surface.

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Exploring Fossils

A Program of "Epoch" Proportions!

Fossils are clues to past environments. Discover how fossils form and investigate shared characteristics of fossils from a particular environment.

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Growing Up & Liking It

Pondering Puberty

Learn the science behind the changing adolescent body and find out what to expect on the road to adulthood.

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Hoots & Howls

Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center & Woods Garden—Presented by KeyBank

Join a Museum educator as we explore Ohio's native animals. Discover the wildlife that inhabits our great state and meet some of our animal ambassadors.

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Human Evolution

Following Lucy's Footsteps

Trace the development of modern humans using information from fossil hominids as well as clues from living primates.

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Munch, Move & Multiply

What It Means to Be Alive

Investigate what it means to be alive through careful observation and imaginative play.

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Neighborhood Wildlife

Live Animals

Live animal programs offer an up-close look at native Ohio species while providing an exciting and memorable learning experience.

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Ohio Animal Adaptations

Teeth, Beaks, and Furs

All living things have the same basic needs, but each species has unique adaptations to help it survive.

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