Armored Animals Day
Saturday, October 19, 2024 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Suit up for Fernbank’s Armored Animals Day! Step into the fascinating world of armor as you meet our animal ambassadors, explore the diversity of the animal kingdom, unleash your creativity with an armor craft and more.
We’ll also have a schleich® “Share Your Stories” promotion in celebration of the naming of Fernbank’s Museum Store as schleich®’s 100th flagship store, where their toys that inspire stories and wonder are sold.
ACTIVITIES*
Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Armor | Great Hall, 1st Floor
Defend yourself and explore Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance armor with weapons specialist,
John Clements.
Armor Craft | Great Hall, 1st Floor
It’s time to suit up! Show off your creativity by designing your very own armor.
Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates | Great Hall, 1st Floor
Which animals have a backbone? Test your knowledge with this sorting game to find out!
Owl Pellet Exploration | Great Hall, 1st Floor
Discover what owls eat by dissecting owl pellets and identifying the leftover bones.
Amphibian Foundation | Great Hall, 1st Floor
Meet a snapping turtle and a variety of armored reptiles and amphibians at this scaly spot.
Animal Encounters | Great Hall, 1st Floor | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join a Fernbank educator to interact with armor-clad members of our live animal collection.
schleich® "Share Your Stories” Kiosk** | Great Hall, 1st Floor | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Choose a favorite schleich® toy and use your imagination to tell a story about armored animals. All kids who tell a story will receive a schleich® toy.
schleich® “Share Your Stories” Stage Session 1** Great Hall/Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Theater, 1st Floor | 10:30 a.m. – Noon
...and ACTION! Go on stage and on camera with our emcee as you tap into your imagination to tell a story about armored animals, featuring schleich® toys. All kids who tell a story will receive a schleich® toy.
schleich® "Share Your Stories” Stage Session 2** | Great Hall/Frances Wood Wilson Foundation Theater, 1st Floor | 2:15 – 3:30 p.m.
...and ACTION! Go on stage and on camera with our emcee as you tap into your imagination to tell a story about armored animals, featuring schleich® toys. All kids who tell a story will receive a schleich® toy.
schleich® Make-and-Take Activity | Great Hall, 1st Floor | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
schleich® animals, dinosaurs and unicorns can be used to make the most adorable bag tags. Join us to create a bag tag with a schleich® character to take on all your adventures!
Museum Store | 2nd Floor | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
In celebration of Fernbank Museum becoming schleich®’s 100th flagship location, all schleich® products purchased at the Museum Store will receive a 20% discount.
Special Exhibit: Armored Animals | Special Exhibit Hall, 1st Floor | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Experience an immersive tour through the last 500 million years of armor evolution in
our newest special exhibit.
*Activities are offered from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. unless otherwise noted and are subject to change without notice. Crafts are available while supplies last.
**Kids who share their stories will have the opportunity to be featured on schleich®’s social channels, featured in a schleich® commercial and even receive a schleich® toy! Toys are available while supplies last.
PARKING
Parking is limited at Fernbank and may not be available. Please be prepared to potentially park offsite and walk, or to use ride share. Please see the map below for directions to an additional parking option:
