Saturday, December 10
Creepy crawly or good for our ecosystems? Or both? Join our conservationist for a discussion on some of the coolest animals without backbones that can crawl, float, or swim! Invertebrates are the most abundant creatures on Earth and each one plays a very important role in its various ecosystems. Come see how.

 

Day and time:	Saturday:	10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
Fees:	Members: $15	Non-Members: $20
Code: YN12-10

 

 

Big and powerful but also gentle at the same time. Do you know that an elephant can pick up something as small as a peanut with its nose? Do you know how much food it eats in a day? Find out these and other interesting things about elephants as we take a big look at the largest land animal in the world.

 

Day and time:	Saturday:	10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
Fees:	Members: $15	Non-Members: $20
Code: YN01-14

 

 

Rodents make up a large number of the mammal species in the world, but how much do you know about these creatures with the big front teeth?  They climb trees, dig holes and sometimes even come into your house to pay a visit! Find out what makes these creatures so adaptable as we honor the rodents that are related to the only animal who has its own holiday, the groundhog

 

Day and time:	Saturday:	10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
Fees:	Members: $15	Non-Members: $20
Code: YN02-04

 

 

 

Ever wonder about the relationship between predator and prey? Predators want to find food and prey want to avoid being the next meal. How do they do that? Find out about the traits that increase their chances of success in the eat or be eaten world or predator and prey. A visit to some of the Zoo’s predators and prey will be part of this unique experience.

 

Day and time:	Saturday:	10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
Fees:	Members: $15	Non-Members: $20
Code: YN03-24

 

 

Florida is home to some very special and unusual animals, do you know what they are? There are alligators, panthers, tortoises, pelicans and even butterflies. Ever wonder what critters are roaming around in your neighborhood? In honor of Earth day month, join us as we take a look at some of the animals that make their home in Florida.
 

Day and time:	Saturday:	10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
Fees:	Members: $15	Non-Members: $20
Code: YN04-14

 

 

Come see how animals are fit for life with all the right moves. Survival for them is a daily adventure. Through physical and behavioral adaptations such as coloration and unrivaled behavior discover the characteristics animals use to stay alive in their habitats.

 

Day and time:	Saturday:	10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
Fees:	Members: $15	Non-Members: $20
Code: YN05-12