Staying Alive

Date: Sun, May 31, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Venue: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Science

March 14 – August 23, 2026 In the ultimate battle for survival, every animal has a plan. Explore the striking ways nature fights back in "Staying Alive," featuring 17 live animals from around the world with unbelievable self-defense strategies. Come face to face with trippy toads, armored armadillos, a two-toed sloth and more. Discover how these defenders deploy an amazing arsenal of high-fashion camouflage and mimicry, specialized armor and advanced chemical warfare – like stink bombs, caboose cannons and smoke screens – to hide in plain sight, stand their ground or even drop a limb and make a run for it. Enjoy live animal encounters, larger-than-life sculptures, 3D tactile experiences and interactive programs. Perfect for families and animal enthusiasts of all ages. Offered in English & Spanish.