Older Kids
For the older kids, about 8 - 12 years of age, there are a few specially designed exhibits.
First, the Woods is a large indoor play set with an outdoor theme. Here, one can explore cave life, watch real fish, or slide down the enclosed tree tube. Scavenger hunts are frequently updated for education fun.
Animal Spot is a set of display cases, some comparing different animals' bones and other their skin types. There are a freshwater fish tank and a saltwater tank. Also present are life-size tortoise shells and elephant skulls.
Also designed for older kids is the Energy Zone. Here, run a treadmill, fill a container, or work a vacuum to get the play balls into "The Big Bucket." Once a sensor detects a full bucket, the bell rings and the balls drop!
Children Just Like Me includes special exhibits for eight real children from around the world. Learn about their culture, toys, and clothes as you try on a sari, dance in a tutu, or put on a puppet show.
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Famous quotes containing the words older and/or kids:
“Our Germany’s dead. However hard this may be for some of us older people, it’s a blessing for our children. Our children grew up against new backgrounds, new horizons. And they are free. Free to grow up as children. Free to run and to laugh without being forced into uniforms. Without being forced to march up and down streets, singing battle songs.”
—Emeric Pressburger (1902–1988)
“Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing up is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing.”
—Phyllis Diller (20th century)