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Exoskeletons
Great Fit for 1st Grade Β· K–5

Exoskeletons

Nature's Suit of Armor

Some animals wear their skeleton on the outside! Discover arthropods, why exoskeletons matter, and meet the incredible creatures that rely on them.

$495 + travel fee
Life Cycles
Great Fit for 2nd Grade Β· K–5

Life Cycles

Every Creature Has a Story

From egg to adult β€” explore the wild life stages of insects and amphibians, including real molted skins and mantid egg casings!

$495 + travel fee
Amazing Arthropods
Great Fit for 3rd Grade Β· K–5

Amazing Arthropods

80% of All Animals!

Arthropods make up over 80% of all known animal species. Handle members of all four major groups and learn what makes each one remarkable.

$495 + travel fee
Weavers of the World
K–5

Weavers of the World

Silk, Stealth & Survival

Spiders are incredible engineers. Learn how they use silk, hunt prey, and defend themselves β€” then build a giant web together as a class!

$495 + travel fee
Scales & Tails
K–5

Scales & Tails

Snakes, Lizards & Geckos

Step into the reptile world! Learn how snakes smell with their tongues, how geckos climb walls, and what makes reptiles so unique.

$495 + travel fee
Scorpions & Arachnids
K–5

Scorpions & Arachnids

They Glow in the Dark!

From creatures that glow under UV light to ones that spray acid, the arachnid world is wild. Grab a flashlight and go on a scorpion treasure hunt!

$495 + travel fee
Many Many Myriapods
K–5

Many Many Myriapods

Many-Legged Marvels

"Many-legged ones", millipedes and centipedes look alike but are wonderfully different. Discover their roles in the ecosystem and why we need them.

$495 + travel fee
Hidden Hunters
K–5

Hidden Hunters

Predator vs. Prey

In nature you're the hunter or the hunted. Explore camouflage, ambush tactics, and the specializations that make each predator extraordinary.

$495 + travel fee
Cockroach Comrade
K–5

Cockroach Comrade

Most Misunderstood Bug

Cockroaches have a bad reputation, but they're actually clean and fascinating! Bust the myths and meet some of the most diverse roaches on the planet.

$495 + travel fee
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