Pre-registration & Pre-payment Required unless otherwise noted.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required for most programs.
For more information, please call the South Shore Natural Science Center at 781-659-2559.
Curious George Party
Celebrate the many adventures of Curious George –without getting into too much mischief.
After stories, crafts and games we’ll enjoy a snack and just “monkey around”!
Date: Saturday, January 14
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Cost: Members: $10 per parent/child pair (Family max. $20)
Non-Members: $13 per parent/child pair (Family max. $26)
For ages 3 and up.
Pre-registration requested. Limit 60 people.
Snowbirds
Cardinals, Blue Jays, Chickadees, Juncos – how brilliant they appear against the white of snow!
Enjoy the holiday with a visit to the Science Center and learn about our feathered friends that brave
New England winters, staying here while some of their cousins fly to warmer places.
Drop in anytime to enjoy activities, exhibits, live animal presentations and more.
You’ll be amazed at what you discover!
Date: Monday, January 16
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Cost: Free with admission! No pre-registration required.
Family Fun Day
Alligator & Crocodile Show
Back by popular demand and with 2 shows! Join our favorite herpetologist,
Michael K Ralbovsky of Rainforest Reptile Shows and learn about alligators and crocodiles.
What is the difference between them. If you dare- hold an alligator!
It’s a fun and educational show for the whole family.
Recommended for ages 3 and up with an adult.
Date: Sunday, January 29
Time: Two shows: 1:00pm and 3:00pm
Cost: Children: $8 for Members, $12 for Non-Members
Adults: $5 per person
Limited tickets. Sign up early.
Spike Is Having a Birthday Party!
Since Spike the Green Iguana’s birthday is a mystery, we picked a date to celebrate our
reptilian superstar and you’re invited! Join the party and have a close encounter of the jungle kind.
Meet Spike and some of her rainforest friends and enjoy games and crafts.
Top off the festivities with a special Spike birthday cake – fun for everyone!
Date: Sunday, February 5
Time: 1:00-2:30pm
Cost: Members: $10 per parent/child pair (Family max. $20)
Non-Members: $13 per parent/child pair (Family max. $26)
Appropriate for all ages.
Pre-registration requested. Limit 60 people.
Family Snowshoe Walk
Bring the family and your snowshoes and join us for an adventure through the woods around the Science Center.
We’ll look for animal tracks, learn about winter plants, and then come inside for hot chocolate!
Snowshoeing abilities of all levels welcome including first-timers!
(Snowshoes may be available for use.)
Date: Saturday, February 11
Time: 1:00-2:30pm
Cost: Members: $5 per parent/child pair (Family max. $10)
Non-Members: $8 per parent/child pair (Family max. $16)
Pre-registration requested.
Winter Discovery Day!
Drop by for an outdoor discovery day at the Science Center! Together we’ll discover frozen science and
have fun in the snow. Perhaps we’ll discover some tracks or other clues left behind by winter wildlife!
Snow, mud, or rain, come dressed to enjoy and explore the winter weather.
Date: Saturday, February 18
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Cost: FREE
Why Birds Sing
Find out why our most conspicuous feathered friends sing! Are they happy? What are they saying? By
around January 14th they already start making seasonal sounds, and April 1st the Spring migrants
start arriving. Through a short slide show the presenter will teach a call for each common bird
shown. A brief explanation of what noises birds make and why they make them is revealed; mounts
and carvings will be used. Answering this fun question makes this program a hit with everyone!
Date: Saturday, March 24
Time: 1:00-2:30pm
Cost: Members: $5 (Family max. $20)
Non-Members: $8 (Family max. $32)
For families with youngsters in Kindergarten and up.
Pre-registration requested. Limit 60 people.
Tales from the Wild
Join us for stories and tales about animals in nature.
For children ages 3-5.
FREE with admission.
Fridays, 10:30-11:00am
Feed the Animals
Come watch a naturalist feed the animals at the Nature Center.
Learn more about what some turtles eat, where some amphibians live, and other interesting things about the animals in the EcoZone Museum.
Please note: Many of the animals in the EcoZone are wild and non-releasable; therefore guests will not be able to feed or pet the animals themselves.
Meet An Animal
Come learn more about one of our animals when a naturalist brings it out for a visit.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required for most programs.
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