This event is in the past.It took place on March 7, 2026 at Leslie Science & Nature Center.




Get nose-to-nose with Michigan's coolest locals—snakes, turtles, frogs, and more—at this hands-on wildlife house. The staff know every creature's quirks and love sharing them with curious kids (and grown-ups).
Hands-on wildlife
Family-friendly
Nature education
Indoor animal encounter
Tips
👩🔬"The staff in the critter house was amazing"
🦅Don't miss the Birds of Prey exhibit outside
Critter House Open Hours
Northside




Get nose-to-nose with Michigan's coolest locals—snakes, turtles, frogs, and more—at this hands-on wildlife house. The staff know every creature's quirks and love sharing them with curious kids (and grown-ups).
Hands-on wildlife
Family-friendly
Nature education
Indoor animal encounter
Tips
👩🔬"The staff in the critter house was amazing"
🦅Don't miss the Birds of Prey exhibit outside
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