Sensory Sundays
2025 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Sensory Sundays provide increased accessibility for those with sensory sensitivities to enjoy the museum without large crowds or extra stimuli. Our planetarium and Science Theater will be open and provide opportunities to experience public programs tailored for Sensory Sundays. Support backpacks are also available at our Admissions desk, for Sensory Sundays or on any other day the museum is open to the public.
*Regular General Admission costs apply
2025 Dates:
- January 12
- February 9
- March 9
- April 13
- May 11
- June 8
- July 13
- August 10
- September 14
- October 12
- November 9
- December 14
Join us for our special August Astronomy programming!
August 1 | Starry Skies
Explore our Apollo Observatory, learn how to use a telescope, and discover the constellations!
August 8 | Space Stuff
Look at real meteorites and practice your space trivia!
August 15 | Solar Spectacle
Investigate colors and light, and make your own UV light bracelet to take home!
August 22 | Planet Party
Play party games as you learn about the solar system!
August 29 | Astronaut Adventure
Tour our observatory, match astronaut food, and make your own rocket!
This programming is included with General Admission!
International Vulture Awareness Day
September 6, 2025
Join us for our zoo curator’s favorite day of the year: International Vulture Awareness Day! We’ll be celebrating our very own Lucy and Ziggy throughout the day and contribute to the conservation of their cousins in the wild! Get vulture swag like t-shirts, stickers, paintings made by our turkey vultures, personally signed Unhuggables books, and more! 10% of proceeds will benefit VulPro, an organization dedicated to saving Africa’s vultures through rescue, rehabilitation, research, and education.
9:00am – 3:30pm | Crafts & Games throughout the Discovery Zoo
11:00am & 3:00pm | Storytime with Lucy the Turkey Vulture
Adopt Lucy during the month of September and you’ll be entered to win a Conservation Conversation with our celebrity ambassador herself!
Flavors of Fall
October 4, 2025 | 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Celebrate the fall season with us at SunWatch Village this October! At this open house-style event, we will be hosting a variety of village tours, educational activities for all ages, seasonal food tastings and special wine pairings curated by JOUL.
***Food is provided with ticket price. A cash bar will be available.
