Animal Adaptations
Overnights

Have you ever wondered why a mouse scurries snugly against the wall as it runs or why a dog has a wet nose? Have you ever thought about how hard it would be to get dressed for school if you had no thumbs? Nocturnal Adventures’ Animal Adaptations will answer all those questions and more!

Imagine the Zoo at night! Everyone has gone home but we have the keys. You can trek about the Zoo, investigate behind the scenes and meet animals up close while you find out about wildlife adaptations, especially those of nocturnal creatures.

So what is an "Adaptation?" An adaptation is a physical or behavioral characteristic that helps an animal or plant survive and reproduce in its habitat. For example, a Night Monkey’s huge eyes allow it to see better at night, and the Honey Bee Waggle Dance shows other bees where food is!

On your overnight, you will:

• Understand how physical and behavioral adaptations ensure survival!

• Appreciate the diversity of animals and their adaptations!

• Understand the specific adaptations of Nocturnal Animals!

• Test your skill as a nocturnal animal.

This program is recommended for a younger audience (2nd to 4th grades) or first time visitors.