Test your boat making skills! Water play is an important part of early childhood development. Fill up a kiddie pool, big bucket or your tub and let the youngest children practice scooping and pouring water with a cup. This simple play is testing cause and effect. For older children, try making boats out of recycled and common house hold items as well as natural, found items. See several ideas for design then try some of your own!

Test your boat making skills! Water play is an important part of early childhood development. Fill up a kiddie pool, big bucket or your tub and let the young...

Using soil you find nearby, make your own ooey, gooey mud to paint a muddy flag. Also we’ll have some fun throwing mud and discover how mud splatters can be...

Using soil you find nearby, make your own ooey, gooey mud to paint a muddy flag. Also we’ll have some fun throwing mud and discover how mud splatters can become a work of art!

Oak Trees can generally be placed into one of three broad categories: Live Oaks, White Oaks and Red Oaks. Learn one way to tell them apart, some of the different characteristics, and why these trees are important.

Have you ever wonder why your neighbor, who never gets rid of the weeds in his yard, has a better looking lawn? Join Bob as he explains why this is!

Can you use things from around the house and/or your yard to build houses like the three little pigs? Try a house out of straw (or a close substitute), stick...

Join Kathy as she tells you the story of the 3 Little Pigs, but - trust us - this is a version you have never heard before. Don't forget to check out part 2.

Have you ever wondered why bees buzz? Help young children develop pre-writing and early math skills while learning about pollinators.

See how easy it is to explore nature and engage in Citizen Science while earning cool prizes!

See how easy it is to explore nature and engage in Citizen Science while earning cool prizes!

Let’s bring the inside out and discover how an animal’s skeleton tells us a lot about their behavior.

We have created helpful clips if you're unable to watch the full thing:
K.L.1 Bird vs. Bat Flight (16 min): https://youtu.be/FWJ6htDggqA?t=3197
3.L.1, 5.L.1 Skeletal Adaptations of a Hawk (7 min): https://youtu.be/FWJ6htDggqA?t=1080
3.L.1, 5.L.1 Bat Skeleton (3 min): https://youtu.be/FWJ6htDggqA?t=1888
3.L.1, 5.L.1 What can the skull tell us? (10 min): https://youtu.be/FWJ6htDggqA?t=2084
3.L.1, 5.L.1 Exoskeleton (2 min): https://youtu.be/FWJ6htDggqA?t=2705
3.L.1, 5.L.1 Why feces are important (2.5 min): https://youtu.be/FWJ6htDggqA?t=2981
3.L.1, 5.L.1 Turtle Shell (3 min): https://youtu.be/FWJ6htDggqA?t=3197

Animal Encounters:
1. Braveheart the Red-tailed Hawk: https://youtu.be/FWJ6htDggqA?t=1078
2. Madagascar Hissing Cockroach: https://youtu.be/FWJ6htDggqA?t=2701
3. Franklin the Eastern Box Turtle: https://youtu.be/FWJ6htDggqA?t=2701

Get your safari hat on as we go on an adventure through Africa and learn about some of the amazing animals that call this place home. We will get to meet a few friends along the way and see some cool biofacts.

We have created helpful clips if you are unable to watch the whole video:
K.L.1
Types of Eaters (1 min) = https://youtu.be/i7-XhaMWoro?t=155

3.L.1
Lion Skull (4 min) = https://youtu.be/i7-XhaMWoro?t=338

4.L.1
Lion Teeth (1 min) = https://youtu.be/i7-XhaMWoro?t=428
Elephant tooth/tusk (2 min) = https://youtu.be/i7-XhaMWoro?t=2118

5.L.2
Ecosystem Balance (1 min) = https://youtu.be/i7-XhaMWoro?t=475

8.L.1
Diseases and Vultures (1 min) = https://youtu.be/i7-XhaMWoro?t=641

Animal Ambassador Clips:
African Ball Python (10 min) = https://youtu.be/i7-XhaMWoro?t=1093
African Pygmy Hedgehog (5 min) = https://youtu.be/i7-XhaMWoro?t=2735

Conservation Clips:
Vulture Conservation (2 min) = https://youtu.be/i7-XhaMWoro?t=767
Elephant Conservation (3 min) = https://youtu.be/i7-XhaMWoro?t=2255

Did you know that many different kinds of wildlife have jobs like people do? Come discover more about ant farmers, tortoise landlords, bird dentists and so much more!

We created helpful clips if you are unable to watch the full video:
5.L.2 Bird Nests (3 min) = https://youtu.be/A70n3qTuuLg?t=1734

Animal Ambassador Clips:
Eastern Box Turtle (4 min) =https://youtu.be/A70n3qTuuLg?t=676
Cane Toad (5 min) =https://youtu.be/A70n3qTuuLg?t=1292

Conservation Clips:
Gopher Tortoise (1 min) = https://youtu.be/A70n3qTuuLg?t=2257
Toad Abode (1 min) = https://youtu.be/A70n3qTuuLg?t=2388

Ever wonder how the North Carolina Zoo takes care of so many different animals? Tune in and learn about what it takes to care for some of the smallest to the largest animals.

We have also created clips if you cannot watch whole program:

K.L.1 What all animals need to survive (11 min) = https://youtu.be/7H0PiXwiVg0?t=197

Animal Ambassador Clips:
Gopher Frog (2 min) = https://youtu.be/7H0PiXwiVg0?t=1435
Galapagos Tortoise (7 min) = https://youtu.be/7H0PiXwiVg0?t=1860
Eastern Rat Snake (3 min) = https://youtu.be/7H0PiXwiVg0?t=2515

Conservation Messages:
Hellbenders (2 min) = https://youtu.be/7H0PiXwiVg0?t=1213
Gopher Frogs (2 min) = https://youtu.be/7H0PiXwiVg0?t=1450

Can you smell your food from miles away? Is your tongue purple or blue? These are just a couple examples of the many adaptations that animals use for survival. Together we will uncover more unique ways living things can adapt to their habitats and why biodiversity is crucial to the health of our planet.

We have created helpful clips if you are unable to watch the whole video:
K.L.1
Alligator vs. Crocodile (1 min) = https://youtu.be/d3X638Qfn_c?t=3373

3.L.1
Exoskeleton (2 min) = https://youtu.be/d3X638Qfn_c?t=1111
Osteoderm (1 min) = https://youtu.be/d3X638Qfn_c?t=3466

4.L.1
Alligators (3 min) = https://youtu.be/d3X638Qfn_c?t=3195

5.L.2
Keystone Species (1 min) = https://youtu.be/d3X638Qfn_c?t=1430

Animal Ambassador Clips:
Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula (5 min) = https://youtu.be/d3X638Qfn_c?t=804
Galapagos Tortoise (10 min) = https://youtu.be/d3X638Qfn_c?t=1743
American Alligator (3 min) = https://youtu.be/d3X638Qfn_c?t=2983

Discover some of the creative ways animals build their homes, nests, or community housing. Learn how we can help protect habitats so these crafty critters can continue to be amazing architects!

We have created some helpful clips if you're unable to watch the full video:
K.L.1 Difference between Crocodiles and Alligators (2 min): https://youtu.be/VD6V1O-Ezmo?t=1590
1.L.1 Beaver Dams (5 min): https://youtu.be/VD6V1O-Ezmo?t=430
1.L.1 Prairie Dog Burrows (5 min): https://youtu.be/VD6V1O-Ezmo?t=769
1.L.1 Termite Mounds (4.5 min): https://youtu.be/VD6V1O-Ezmo?t=2380
1.L.1 Protecting animal homes (1 min 40 sec): https://youtu.be/VD6V1O-Ezmo?t=3471
2.L.2 Caddisfly Pupa and adult (5.5 min): https://youtu.be/VD6V1O-Ezmo?t=1961
5.L.2 Other animals use Prairie Dog Burrows (20 sec): https://youtu.be/VD6V1O-Ezmo?t=933
7.L.2 Frogs create foam nests (2 min): https://youtu.be/VD6V1O-Ezmo

Animal Encounters:
1. Cypress the Alligator (8 min): https://youtu.be/VD6V1O-Ezmo?t=1054
2. Terra the Barred Owl (5 min): https://youtu.be/VD6V1O-Ezmo?t=2898

Discover some of the creative ways animals build their homes, nests, or community housing. Learn how we can help protect habitats so these crafty critters can continue to be amazing architects!

We have created helpful clips if you are unable to watch the full video:
Animal Ambassador Clip:
American Alligator (8 min) = https://youtu.be/7K-gG6ctQrI?t=1052

The holidays are all about family, so join us and learn about some different, or similar, animal families and see if you recognize any of your family members!

We have created some helpful clips if you're unable to watch the full video:
K.L.1 Parental care of Ball Pythons vs. other snakes (2.5 min): https://youtu.be/XU_VjWMWqaU?t=966
2.L.2 White-tailed deer coats - fawns vs. adults (3 min): https://youtu.be/XU_VjWMWqaU?t=1653

Animal Encounters:
1. Sugar the Giant Marine Toad (4.5 min): https://youtu.be/XU_VjWMWqaU?t=461
2. Pogo the Ball Python (3.5 min): https://youtu.be/XU_VjWMWqaU?t=966
3. Braveheart the Red-tailed Hawk (6.5 min): https://youtu.be/XU_VjWMWqaU?t=2095

Pack your suitcase and join us for a trip around the world to explore some unique habitats and how animals survive in them!

We have created some helpful clips if you're unable to watch the full video:
1.L.1 What is a Habitat? (4 min): https://youtu.be/XEvyvBgH-8o?t=85
2.P.1 How Arctic Foxes hear mice (1 min): https://youtu.be/XEvyvBgH-8o?t=2309
3.L.1 Polar Bear Skin (40 sec): https://youtu.be/XEvyvBgH-8o?t=2118
4.L.1 Dolphin Echolocation (3 min): https://youtu.be/XEvyvBgH-8o?t=1074
4.L.1 Harbor Seal Whiskers (3 min): https://youtu.be/XEvyvBgH-8o?t=1367
4.L.1 Puffin Adaptations (3 min): https://youtu.be/XEvyvBgH-8o?t=1652
4.L.1 How Polar Bears Survive in the arctic (4 min 20 sec): https://youtu.be/XEvyvBgH-8o?t=1984
4.L.1 How Arctic Foxes survive in the arctic (2 min): https://youtu.be/XEvyvBgH-8o?t=2250
4.L.1 How Gorillas are adapted to Forests (4.5 min): https://youtu.be/XEvyvBgH-8o?t=2371
4.L.1 How Barred Owls are adapted to forests (8.5 min): https://youtu.be/XEvyvBgH-8o?t=2660
4.L.1 Sand cat and Camel desert adaptations (5 min): https://youtu.be/XEvyvBgH-8o?t=3284

Animal Encounters:
1. Giant Cave Cockroach (3 min 30 sec): https://youtu.be/XEvyvBgH-8o?t=316
2. Terra the Barred Owl (8.5 min): https://youtu.be/XEvyvBgH-8o?t=2660
3. Waffles the African Pygmy Hedgehog (3 min): https://youtu.be/XEvyvBgH-8o?t=3620