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Super Summer Saturdays at the Museum

Join us at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Saturdays this summer for fun family activities. Super Summer Saturdays will run each Saturday, June 27— July 25 (except July 4).  Ages 6 and up; parents must accompany their children. Programs are free of cost for children, adults pay Museum admission. Please note that some programs are drop in while performance programs have specified start times. 

 

close-up of a snake's head
© Mitch Mulks  

Saturday, June 27
Sensational Snakes

DROP IN PROGRAM, 10-1

We'll hang out with our snake expert and check out some amazing snakes up close and personal. Come learn about what makes these slithery reptiles so cool!.


bats
  © Russell, Bailey Media & Communication

Saturday, July 11
Beautiful Bats

DROP IN 10-1

Join us at the Museum for a visit with live bats from the California Bat Conservation Fund! This is one of our most popular programs, and we're pleased to be able to offer it again this year.

Saturday, July 18
Recycled Music- ZUN ZUN

TWO PERFORMANCES: 10:30 am and 12 pm

Zun Zun performing at the Museum.
 

Performed entirely on recycled instruments, this show
highlights innovations in instrument making through time from recycled items (steel drums, panpipes) and ends with the creation of a recycled band made from items found around the house. 



Florida Alligator
 

Saturday,July 29
Creepy Crawlies- Wildlife Associates

TWO PERFORMANCES: 10:30 am and 12 pm

Dispel the myths and explore the importance of these animals in nature's diverse web of life.  Live animals including boa, tortoise, alligator, tarantula, and giant lizardwill be presented in a safe and fun environment.


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EVENT CALENDAR

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REGISTRATION FORM

Download the registration form to sign up for these great Museum events!
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