Staying Alive Special Exhibition - North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 08/23/2026
In the ultimate battle for survival, every animal has a plan. Explore the striking ways nature fights back in “Staying Alive,” featuring 17 live animals from around the world with unbelievable self-defense strategies. Come face to face with trippy toads, armored armadillos, a two-toed sloth and more. Discover how these defenders deploy an amazing arsenal of high-fashion camouflage and mimicry, specialized armor and advanced chemical warfare – like stink bombs, caboose cannons and smoke screens – to hide in plain sight, stand their ground or even drop a limb and make a run for it. Enjoy live animal encounters, larger-than-life sculptures, 3D tactile experiences and interactive programs. Perfect for families and animal enthusiasts of all ages. Offered in English & Spanish.
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Location:
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601, United States
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The event has already taken place on this date:
08/23/2026
Time:
10 AM - 5 PM
Price:
Free for Museum Members; $18 adult; $16 senior (65+), student (13+) and military w/ID; $14 child (ages 3-12); and free for children ages 2 and under.
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