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Staying Alive Special Exhibition


  • NC Museum of Natural Sciences 11 West Jones Street Raleigh, NC, 27601 United States (map)

Explore the striking ways nature fights back in “Staying Alive,” featuring 17 live animals from around the world with unbelievable self-defense strategies. Come face to face with trippy toads, armored armadillos, a two-toed sloth and more.

Discover how these defenders deploy an amazing arsenal of high-fashion camouflage and mimicry, specialized armor and advanced chemical warfare – like stink bombs, caboose cannons and smoke screens – to hide in plain sight, stand their ground or even drop a limb and make a run for it. Enjoy live animal encounters, larger-than-life sculptures, 3D tactile experiences and interactive programs.

Perfect for families and animal enthusiasts of all ages. Offered in English & Spanish.

COST:

  • Adult $18

  • Senior (65+), Student (13+),
    Military, with ID $16

  • Child ages 3-12 $14

  • Child 2 & Younger Free

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