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Uncommon Creatures at the Eddy Discovery Center in Chelsea

June 09, 2024 - June 09, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location

Eddy Discovery Center

17030 Bush Road

Chelsea, MI 48118

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Description

Enjoy hands-on interactions with a sloth, a tamandua, an armadillo and other unusual animals brought to you by the Creature Conservancy. Learn about their habits, characteristics and how they survive in their native land. Advanced registration required.

Event cost: $2/person, $5/family

Event time: 2-3 p.m. June 9, 2024

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 734-475-3170

Website: http://www.wnha.org

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Washtenaw County

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