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Birthday Parties

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The wilder side of North Carolina

Discovery Place Nature is exploring the incredible plants and animals of North Carolina

Lunar Eclipse in the New Year: January Sky Watching

This month there will be a meteor shower, a supermoon, blood moon and a lunar eclipse

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Sat | January 26, 2019

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Ever wonder why bees are so busy?

Discovery Place Nature conjures curiosity and activates the imagination through educational experiences that help us connect to the natural world. We Wonder. Do You?

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Creature Features

Get to know animals, plants and more at monthly special events
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One World, One Sky

Explore the night sky with Big Bird & Elmo
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Alligator Feeding

Ever wonder what an alligator eats?
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Butterfly Pavilion

Walk among free-flying butterflies and native plants

Birthday Parties

From cakes to snakes, Birthday Parties at Discovery Place Nature are wild by nature!

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Guided Nature Walks

Discovery the beauty and natural diversity of our local forest habitat

Education Studio

Bringing wonder to STEM for educators