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On the Main Level
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Take a Nature Walk
Is the weather outside frightful? No matter. Follow our indoor nature trail through woodlands, wetlands, prairies and ocean shores, and watch your children discover hidden treasures you might miss! Can you see the dragonfly perched on the reeds? The nest hidden in the leaves? Do you hear the frogs calling? Check under logs, up in branches, and below the ice—Nature Walk offers countless opportunities for you and your children to play "I Spy."
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Wild Animals Up Close
The Field’s west wing is where the deer and the antelope play, along with snow leopards and water buffalo, owls and alligators, orangutans, warthogs, penguins…and a komodo dragon. Hundreds of species, in fact—and they’re all real! Your little ones can get a lot closer to animals in these life-like dioramas than they could in the wild, or even in a zoo. And they’ll enjoy pushing buttons to hear the sweet call of a flycatcher and the wild laugh of a kookaburra.
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What Is an Animal?
Look up as you enter this exhibition—there’s a giant squid and jellyfish overhead! Kids will be fascinated by the hands-on exhibits and colorful, wall-size displays. It’s another great place to play "I Spy," and an opportunity for youngsters to learn about animal sizes, shapes, colors, and where and how different animals live.
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