Animals​ Week

Explore the animal kingdom for ferocious fun!

Meet the incredible creatures we share the earth with, from birds you’d see in your backyard, to animals on a farm, to rare creatures around the world.

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  • Alf Museum Fossils

    Alf Museum Fossils

    Science5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Paleontology curator Gabe Santos shows Chris fossils that could be found in the Grand Canyon.

  • Ah! Gila Monsters!

    Ah! Gila Monsters!

    Science5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Ranger Jordan Camp talks gila monsters and Chris shares a cool citizen science project.

  • Meet a Scientist – Michelle Barboza Ramirez – Geologist

    Meet a Scientist – Michelle Barboza Ramirez – Geologist

    Science5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Michelle Barboza Ramierez shares her passion for rocks and teaching the public about geology.

  • Gabe Santos – Paleontology Curator

    Gabe Santos – Paleontology Curator

    Science5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th - 12th Grade

    Gabe Santos share his journey to become a paleontologist and how he uses Star Wars cosplay to teach kids about the Earth.

  • Skunks Along the Trail

    Skunks Along the Trail

    ScienceVirtual Field Trips1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten

    Take a virtual trip outside with your Metroparks. This time on the trail we found a sign from a skunk that has ventured through Willow Metropark.

  • Beavers Along The Trail

    Beavers Along The Trail

    ScienceVirtual Field Trips1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten

    As we go along the trail in Oakwoods Metropark, we are looking for signs of animals. If we’re lucky we might see something like a beaver chew!

  • Deer Along the Trail

    Deer Along the Trail

    ScienceVirtual Field Trips1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten

    This time on the trail we found a sign from a deer that has ventured through Oakwoods Metropark.

  • Foxes of Michigan

    Foxes of Michigan

    Exploring MichiganScienceVirtual Field Trips1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten

    Learn about the two fox species we have here in Michigan. Discover what makes each fox unique and learn some ways to identify them.