Survival of the Slowest
Visiting Exhibit Gallery
On view October 26, 2019 – February 2, 2020
Meet Roger the sloth! He has two toes, lives in Central America, and is visiting Brooklyn with his friends. Learn about how slow animals survive and thrive in our fast-paced world at BCM’s newest exhibit.
Survival of the Slowest features 19 distinct habitats with live animals, including Roger the two-toed sloth, a blood python, a roughneck monitor lizard, and many more. Each day this exhibit offers up-close experiences with slow and small species that survive and thrive in a world where large, strong, and fast animals are often at the top of the food chain. Survival of the Slowest prompts families to appreciate the different evolutionary paths of these incredible creatures, and showcases the value of deliberation in our fast-paced city. While exploring Survival of the Slowest, young visitors will explore concepts of biology and evolutionary science. Live animal presentations are offered throughout the day to educate, entertain, and most importantly, connect visitors with wildlife and nature.
The Slow Show
Come meet Roger & friends! Live animal presentations are offered throughout the day with wildlife educators and animal care staff on hand to not only educate and ‘wow’ visitors, but also to engage with guests in an interactive hands-on approach to learning about and more importantly, connecting with wildlife.
Program Times
Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Fridays: 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Thursdays: 3:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays/Sundays: 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., & 5:30 p.m.
In partnership with Little Ray’s Nature Centres. Made possible by support from the National Grid Foundation, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council.
Animals and Us
Collections Central
On view October 26, 2019 – September 2020
Flying high above or slithering down the sidewalk – animals are all around us. Even in the heart of bustling Brooklyn, we share space with animals that create their homes and everyday patterns around ours. Like our human neighbors, these animals make our individual communities unique, and are part of the places we call home.
Animals and Us highlights objects from Brooklyn Children’s Museum’s 30,000 piece collection that reflect how people have been inspired to create art and everyday objects by the mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians around them. Some of these animals have inspired folktales and stories within communities; others have sparked imaginary, fantastical never-been-seen creatures.
Coming Soon:
Under the Canopy
On view February 11 – May 17, 2020
Brand new exhibit, same loveable sloth! Roger is again the highlight of Brooklyn Children’s Museum newest exhibit, Under the Canopy, in partnership with Little Ray’s Nature Centres. This time, Roger is joined by a whole new cast of animal friends that live amidst the canopy layers of the rainforest. Meet the animals, learn about their homes, and consider the importance of protecting these special ecosystems.