Exploring the little things the run the world.
While we build our new home we’re offering field trips, education programs, distance learning, and summer camps which stimulate learning and curiosity through hands-on, interactive activities with some of our amazing animals. Check out our calendar to see where we’ll be next!
Butterfly License Plate
Thanks to the incredibly talented Courtney Blazon, you can now add some butterfly flair to your vehicle. For an extra $20 added to your annual registration, you can spread a bit of butterfly love. All proceeds go to support our education programs, amazing critters, and our new facility. Contact us for more information or visit your County Treasurer’s office to get yours today!
Notes From the Lab
Notes from the Lab: Ladybugs in the Garden
Recently, while collaborating on a science fair project with a Sentinel high school student, we received a package of 1000 live ladybugs. The charismatic little beetles arrived with a shipment…
Notes from the Lab: The Blood Harvest
Insects and arthropods are some of the oldest animals on the planet; they were some of the first to colonize land, and easily the first to take to the air.…
Notes from the Lab: Valentine’s Flies
Regardless of whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, or end up boycotting the entire first half of February, chances are, you’ve consumed chocolate in some form or another these past couple…
Notes from the Lab: Polly, Queen of Arachnids
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Polly, our infamous and beloved burgundy goliath bird-eating tarantula. Polly was a true queen amongst arachnids, demanding respect and…
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