Greensboro Science Center to Host Endangered Species Day Event

MEDIA RELEASE
April 24, 2023

CONTACT INFORMATION
Bekah Robinson
(336) 288-3769 x1305
rrobinson@greensboroscience.org

GREENSBORO, NC — The Greensboro Science Center (GSC) is joining a national effort to raise awareness for endangered species. On Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 10am – 2pm the GSC will celebrate Endangered Species Day with educational tables that will be located throughout the facility and a variety of activities including a scavenger hunt for visitors to seek out the GSC’s resident endangered species. Guests can learn more about the event on the GSC’s Facebook page.

Saturday, May 20 will also mark the re-opening of the Cole Family Monarch Conservation Center and Butterfly House for the 2023 season. Guests can see beautiful native butterflies up close and discover how they can put conservation into action by choosing garden plants that serve as hosts and food sources for pollinators. In addition to the seven species the GSC hosted last year, nine new species, including luna moths, buckeyes, and red spotted purples, will join the endangered monarch butterfly to help raise conservation awareness for this butterfly season.

Jessica Gouge, the GSC’s Education Events Manager says, “We look forward to seeing everyone on May 20 to celebrate Endangered Species Day. We hope to help raise awareness for the animals and places that need our help, and hopefully inspire guests to find simple actions they can take at home to help protect threatened and endangered species. This year is special because it is the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the legislation that institutionalized our nation’s commitment to the conservation of wildlife and the places they call home.”

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About the Greensboro Science Center
The Greensboro Science Center is a premier family attraction in North Carolina that offers the state’s first accredited inland aquarium, a hands-on science museum, an accredited Animal Discovery Zoological Park, a state-of-the-art OmniSphere Theater, FLYWAY Zipline at BPD, and SKYWILD, an animal-inspired treetop adventure park. The GSC is also NC’s only dually accredited AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) and AAM (American Alliance of Museums) science attraction – an honor only 14 attractions in the nation can claim. The Greensboro Science Center is located at 4301 Lawndale Drive in Greensboro and is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. For more information, visit www.greensboroscience.org.

GSC to Honor Veterans

In observance of Veterans Day, the Greensboro Science Center (GSC) will offer complimentary general admission to visiting veterans who present a valid Military ID on November 11, 2021. Family and/or friends accompanying veterans during their visit are eligible to receive the group rate on general admission tickets.

Connor Harris, the GSC’s Guest Services Manager, shared, “On Veterans Day, we celebrate and thank those who have served our country. The GSC team is excited to be able to give back to and honor our veterans. This special offer is our way of ensuring they know that they are appreciated and remembered. On a personal note, my brother is an active member of the armed forces, so I am especially proud that we are able to offer this opportunity for those veterans who served before him.” 

A NEW Saturday Opportunity for GSC Member Kids

Coming this fall, it’s a Saturday series Members’ exclusive for ages 5-7: Kids, Critters & Crafts

During your session, you’ll meet some of the smaller stars from our Ambassador Animal team – either from the reptile group (turtles, tortoise, lizards and snakes) or mammals, both soft and spiky. Based on weather, we’ll also highlight one zoo animal either outside or in our classroom. Each session includes up-close encounters and a fun craft to take home as a reminder of this special interaction.

Remember, masks are required for ages 5 and up while inside for this drop-off program. See our fall FAQ’s for more safety precautions we observe in our programs.

Rockin’ Reptiles!

Saturday October 2, 1:00-2:00 p.m.

CC1: $12 Members Only

Saturday, October 9, 1:00-2:00 p.m.

CC2: $12 Members Only

Marvelous Mammals

Saturday, October 23, 1:00-2:00 p.m.

CC3: $12 Members Only

Saturday, October 30, 1:00-2:00 p.m.

CC4: $12 Members Only

GSC members-only registration opens Friday, September 17 at 9 a.m. Visit our website for more info.