Special delivery! See our visiting baby camels (Dec. 6–19) and yaks (Dec. 20–Jan. 5) this holiday. Learn more
Programs
Baby Animals in the East Garden
Wed Dec 11 at 10:30 am
- 'Tis the Season for Science
This is a recurring event. Check the daily calendar for more schedule information.
0
Baby Animals in the East Garden
Daily during open hours; staffed 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
East Garden
Special delivery! Super-cute baby reindeer (Nov. 23–Dec. 5), camels (Dec. 6–19), and yaks (Dec. 20–Jan. 5) are visiting the East Garden this holiday season. Knowledgeable Academy staff will be present to answer questions about these incredible, adaptable ungulates (hoofed mammals) between 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily.
Learn more about our special guests, including how we're caring for them, on our 'Tis the Season for Science page.
Brrr! Explore cold-weather creatures through crafts, experiments, and demonstrations. Daily, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Learn about the winter survival strategies of polar bears and penguins in this fun trivia contest. Daily, 1 p.m.
An Academy favorite! Learn about penguins around the world in this interactive puppet show. Daily, 11 a.m.
Celebrate the season!
Frolic under flurries, enjoy festive performances, and meet baby reindeer at 'Tis the Season for Science, open daily through Jan. 5.
Gift scientifically!
There's snow place like the Academy for holiday shopping. From sustainable stocking stuffers to gift memberships, our holiday gift guide has something for science-lovers of all ages.
