ยAnimal Grossology,ย a traveling interactive exhibition, includes yucky displays that fall into one of five categories: Dookie Lovers, Slime Makers, Vomit Munchers, Blood Slurpers and Other Gross Stuff. Kiddos learn interesting facts about what dung beetles eat (you may be able to guess from the name) and bee barf (letยs just say youยll think twice the next time you put honey in your tea). ยGrossologyย also includes useful safety information on how to avoid food poisoning and Lymeยs Disease (just to balance out the bee barf, we think). The exhibit is plenty interesting and fun for kids ย and maybe even for a few ยalways ready for a good gross-outย grown-ups who happen to tag along too. Brace yourself for a pretty foul sight.
May 26-Sept. 3
This article appears in Aug 9-15, 2007.