At the Museum

Science to go in Durham

As the kickoff to our 75th Anniversary, we gave out 75 science fun packs to Durham families

At the Museum

Wander Away now open

Slow down and get back to nature at our newest exhibit

Nature

Frog Pipes

Tree frogs rest and hide out during most of the daylight hours. We offer them a place to do just that.

Nature

Two beetles

Two Beetles and Two Toxic Plants.

Nature

Thrushes on the trail

Thrushes are transient, seasonal and permanent residents here on the Piedmont.

Nature

Luna Moth and Cardinal Encounter

The wings tell a story.

Nature

Nesting Birds

The nesting season can be a perilous time of year for birds.

Nature

Little Turtles and Big Tadpoles

The littlest of turtles, and the largest of tadpoles.

At the Museum

Why the COVID-19 vaccine matters and why it’s safe

Don't miss our all-new exhibit about the COVID-19 vaccine

Nature

Spring Update

Spring continues to flourish around the campus

Animals

A step in the right direction

A big week for red wolf conservation

Nature

Goslings and a Chickadee

New life is all around us.

Animals

The lemurs on a chilly morning

The lemurs are always fun to watch, come see for yourself.

Nature

Wood duck nest box install and unexpected visitors!

From wood ducks to swallows, they're all welcome.

Animals

Alpacas receive their summer look

Shearing is done yearly to keep the alpaca healthy and cool in the summer.

Nature

Red-shouldered hawk overtime!

The local red-shouldered hawks are pulling overtime as their nestlings' hunger grows.

At the Museum

Small World is more than meets the eye

The Museum hosts the 2020 microscopic photo competition winners

Nature

Reptile and amphibian season

Snakes and treefrogs, what could be better.

Nature

Brown thrashers

Brown thrashers and other songbirds are leaving the nest. Keep an eye out for fledglings!

Nature

April nest box update

Bluebirds hatch, chickadees build nest. See what's been happening on our Bluebird Trail.

Animals

Thank you volunteers!

We are so thankful to the people who give their time to volunteer with us.

Nature

Spring along

Spring just keeps on rolling along.

Nature

A Forest of Mushrooms

Mushrooms can pop up anywhere.

Animals

How do you sum up a life?

We say goodbye to beloved black bear, Virginia

Nature

Northern water snake

Water snakes and Wetlands go together, keep your eyes opened for them.

Nature

The little king

Small in stature, the ruby-crowned kinglet is big in song, appetite and grit.

Nature

Spring is happening

You owe it to your self to get outside and have a look around before you miss it all!

Animals

Farmyard physicals complete

We completed our annual physicals on most of the Farmyard animals

Nature

Nest box update 3.31.21

Checking in on the Museum bluebirds

Nature

Nest box update 3.24.21

The fourth week of nest box inspections and at least one pair of bluebirds is sitting on eggs.

Nature

Cedar waxwing finale

Cedar waxwings raid hollies, leaving nothing behind.

Animals

Honey and snakes?

Why did our Animal Care Director put honey on a snake?

Nature

An old familiar friend

A missing slider and the recovery of an old familiar friend

Nature

The past few weeks in pictures

Spring is moving fast and things are changing rapidly. Get out there and have a look at what's happening.

Nature

Nest box update 3.17.21

Bluebird nesting season is here and we have three active nests, one with eggs!

At the Museum

Museum team members make cozy new animal beds

Turning PVC into animal beds and habitat upgrades

Nature

Let’s hear it for the boy: A male Malaysian Giant Leaf Insect is born

All about the most surprising new addition to the Insectarium

Education

Peregrine’s Q&A with NASA Scientist Adrian Brown

Peregrine talks with NASA Deputy Program Scientist Adrian Brown about some of the big scientific questions they will be exploring during Perseverance's mission.

At the Museum

A butterfly’s 10,000 mile journey to the Museum

Every one of our butterflies takes a journey from villages and forests around the globe. Here's how they get here.

Animals

Say hello to the Museum’s first mink

A rescued mink just joined the Museum family. Learn more about the newest addition to Carolina Wldlife.

At the Museum

Two Museum educators eat the hottest pepper in the world. See what happens next.

SPOILER ALERT: It doesn't go well for Steve and Max

Nature

Red-shouldered, Stinkhorn, and Mistletoe

This week in the Wetlands has brought red-shouldered hawks, a group of stinkhorns, and mistletoe too.

Nature

Bears, Burls, and Butter-butts

The Museum is bustling with winter activity and interesting things to see.

Animals

Virginia Bear Update #6, Treatment

Virginia returns to the Museum and we detail her treatment plan.

Nature

Look Twice

We take a look at some recent feathered visitors to determine between yellow-rumped warbler and siskin.

Animals

Virginia Bear Update #5, CT scan

Virginia receives a CT scan at the NCSU Veterinary Hospital.

Nature

Busy time for squirrels

Early winter is a busy and important time, check out what the squirrels around campus have been up to.

Animals

Virginia Bear Update #4, Sedation and Safety

How many people does it take to safely transport and sedate a fully grown black bear?

Animals

Virginia Bear Update #3, People

Meet the people involved in transporting Virginia bear to NCSU Veterinary Hospital for evaluation.

Animals

Virginia Bear Update #2, Transport

We take a look at what goes into moving a bear from a cliff, into a crate, and to the NC State vet school.