Count the number of teeth on the albino alligator, soar through the galaxy, take a walk on the living roof deck and identify the native plants and flowers, explore the 4-story rainforest enclosed in a glass dome, or take a stroll beneath the surface of the flooded Amazon basin. Home to an aquarium, planetarium and natural history museum, the California Academy of Sciences offers endless opportunities to explore with your child. Make sure to stop by the Naturalist Center before leaving to find resources to continue learning at home. For more information and a schedule of daily programs, visit their website or call 415.379.8000.

Print up the passport/scavenger hunt for The California Academy of Sciences!

After you have a fun day at The California Academy of Sciences, what can you do next? As a follow-up, here are some ideas to explore together.

• Plan a green party and let your son or daughter invite their friends over for an exchange of books and games. If you like, invite each guest to bring recyclable materials that can be used for art projects. By giving new life to these items the group can practice the art of reuse and have fun.

• Looking for more ideas to think green? Check out The Greens at PBS Zoom for more information. This site has lots of fun projects that you can work on with your child. By playing and working together, you can give the most important gift of all—your time.

• Investigate, discover, and try science yourself by doing some of the experiments found on TryScience. Grab some friends and navigate like whales! Build and test a model of a rainforest canopy walkway.

• Start a garden in your backyard or on your porch. Plant veggies and herbs with your child. Choose native plants that will attract native animals into the garden. If you don’t have space around your home, see if you can find a local community garden and work there. 

  

  Count the number of teeth on the albino alligator, rocket through the galaxy at warp speed, take a walk on the living roof and identify the native plants and flowers, explore the 4-story rainforest enclosed in a glass dome, or take a stroll beneath the surface of the flooded Amazon basin. The opportunities are endless to explore with your son or daughter. Don't let the learning end. Make sure to stop by The Naturalist Center before leaving to find more resources to continue learning at home with your son or daughter. For more information visit their website.

  Print up the passport/scavenger hunt for The California Academy of Sciences!

  • Plan a green party and let your son or daughter invite their friends over for an exchange of books and games. If you like, invite each guest to bring recyclable materials that can be used for art projects. By giving new life to these items the group can practice the art of reuse and have fun.
  • Looking for more ideas to think green? Visit the Greens at PBS Zoom. This site has lots of fun projects that you can work on with your child. By playing and working together, you can give the most important gift of all: your time.