Carl’s Critter Corner

Hands On Zoology Classes!

Join our critter expert, Carl, for a 45-minute hands-on adventure with amazing animals! Explore reptiles, amphibians, crustaceans, and arthropods through fun encounters, fascinating facts, themed crafts, and surprises along the way.

Perfect for families with young kids (and anyone gentle and curious),

Every Monday at 1pm!

 

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Cost: Non-Members

Child Non-Members  (Age 0-3) $3 

                          [$0 Admission +   $3 Class Fee]
Youth Non-Members (Age 4-12)  $16  
                           [$13 Admission +   $3 Class Fee]
Adult Non-Member Companion (Age 13+) $15

                            [$15 Museum Admission + No Class Fee]

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Cost: Members

Child Members  (Age 0-3) $2
                           [$FREE Admission +   $2 Class Fee]
Youth Members (Age 4-12)  $2  
                           [$FREE Admission +   $2 Class Fee]
Adult Member Companion (Age 13+) $0
                            [$FREE Museum Admission + No

Meet Carl!

Carl is one of Burpee’s passionate educators, bringing over a decade of experience in wildlife and science education. He holds a degree in Wildlife Biology and has worked with animals at the Oakland Zoo, Headwaters Science Center, and right here at the Burpee Museum! Known for his contagious enthusiasm and extensive knowledge, Carl inspires curiosity and a love for nature in everyone he teaches.

October 21

Meet one of our many lizards, geckos, or skinks! Learn about the animal’s diet, life in the wild, life at Burpee, and make an enrichment item for the animal!

October 28

Meet one of our many snakes! Learn about the animal’s diet, life in the wild, life at Burpee, and make an enrichment item for the animal!

November 4

Insects! Examine the massive diversity of the insect world up close and personal with these bugs!

November 11

Fossils! Examine the critters that roamed the Earth long ago. Who was scurrying beneath the feet of Cretaceous dinosaurs or swimming in the shallow Ordovician seas of the Rockford region?

December 2

Meet one of our many lizards, geckos, or skinks! Learn about the animal’s diet, life in the wild, life at Burpee, and make an enrichment item for the animal!

December 9

Meet one of our many slithering snakes!  Learn about the animal’s diet, life in the wild, life at Burpee, and make an enrichment item for the animal!

December 16

Insects! Examine the massive diversity of the insect world up close and personal with these bugs!

December 23

Fossils! Examine the critters that roamed the Earth long ago. Who was scurrying beneath the feet of Cretaceous dinosaurs or swimming in the shallow Ordovician seas of the Rockford region?

November 18

Animals from Collection! From living to extinct, Burpee houses a variety of animals in our taxidermy collection, osteological collection (bones), and study pelts. Take time to explore some fascinating specimens with Carl!

December 30

Animals from Collection! From living to extinct, Burpee houses a variety of animals in our taxidermy collection, osteological collection (bones), and study pelts. Take time to explore some fascinating specimens with Carl!

November 25

Turtles!  Discover a diverse group of reptiles that thrive in various habitats—from deserts and woodlands to saltwater and freshwater environments. Meet some of our coolest shelled creatures!