The Children’s Museum is home to over 100 resident education ambassadors – our animals, which are living in a happy environment. The Wildlife Sanctuary team takes great pride in their work in creating natural habitats for the animals. Some animals like to dig and burrow, so their homes have thick layers of soil allowing them to feel safe. Many habitats have artificial lighting that simulates the sun by emitting heat that is crucial in maintaining health and quality of life for many of our reptiles. Real logs are in and out of the water so the animals can bask in the sun. Plus the logs also release tannins into the water (brown coloring) that simulates their natural habitat. Many other natural materials are being added, so our animal ambassadors have homes similar to what is found nature. The animals provide small signs that they are content. These signs might include an increases in appetite, interactive behaviors such as moving about their enclosures, and better overall health in their natural habitat design.

In addition to the Wildlife Sanctuary, we have many hands-on activities to spark our visitor's curiosity and a sense of adventure. Stop by and visit the New Curiosity Lab where young scientists can experiment, explore, discover and wonder. Explore the Dinosaurs in Your Backyard and learn about CT dinosaurs that lived during the Jurassic Period. The Early Learning Lab is especially created for very young children ages 3-6 years and their caregivers, providing sensory learning stations designed to stimulate children's imaginations. There is so much to discover at The Children's Museum!