The Science Zone

📢GEAR UP: The Science of Bicycles opens at The Science Zone TODAY! 🚲 Thanks to the hard work of our amazing team members and volunteers, GEAR UP is ready to roll! 💪

Be sure to check out this traveling exhibit before it moves on in early January.

We also want to give a massive THANK YOU!! to our incredible volunteers who gave up their weekend to help us set up the exhibit. Thank you to Matt Kadlick Photography (Board Chair), Austin Burgess (Central Wyoming Trails Alliance), and Simon Shutts (Not pictured, volunteer extraordinaire) for their time and hard work. We appreciate you! 💚

Admission to GEAR UP: The Science of Bicycles is included with admission to the museum.

GEAR UP: The Science of Bikes was developed by Carnegie Science Center and produced in partnership with the Sciencenter.

Notice: The Science Zone will be CLOSED this upcoming Saturday (September 19th) for NEW EXHIBIT INSTALLATION! 🏗️ 🚲

From September 21st through January 8th, The Science Zone will present GEAR UP: The Science of Bikes, developed by Carnegie Science Center (Pittsburgh, PA).

Take a ride through the science of bicycling!

GEAR UP: The Science of Bikes is a combination of interactive stations and displays encouraging exploration and discovery centered around the history, design, and engineering of the bicycle.

BIKES is included with admission to the museum!

For more information, visit our website page at https://thesciencezone.org/news/gear-up

As our community continues to remember Bunsen and the joy he brought to everyone at The Science Zone, we want to thank each of you for the kind words, stories, and love you’ve shared with our team over the past few days. It means the world to us! ❤️

As we look forward, our animal care team is preparing for an exciting new chapter. We have a very special surprise friend joining The Science Zone family very soon! 🤫✨

We can’t wait to introduce our newest animal ambassador to you all. Keep an eye on our page over the coming days for hints and the big reveal! 🔍👇

What kind of animal do you think our new friend might be? Drop your guesses in the comments!

Pig races, Boo Bubbles, a pig casually lifting a kennel with his snout 🤯, and a FIRST PLACE WIN for Ham Solo?! 🏆🐖 We couldn't have asked for a better day at the Ham and Jam pig races with Gruner Brothers Brewing!
Big thanks to everyone who stopped by for dry ice bubbles, face painting, giant chess, co****le, and sweet tracks from DJ Nike! 🎵

Swipe through for some of our favorite highlights! 📸✨

🐘💥 THE VOTES ARE IN! 💥🐘

We tallied up the final numbers from our recent poll, and it turns out we had a dead heat tie! 🗳️ Scaled with a double dose of excitement, we made the call: Elephant Toothpaste Explosions take the win! 🧪✨

Get ready to watch science erupt into massive, foamy streams of fun. Want to try a safe, kid-friendly version right at home? Here is how to make your own mini explosion! 👇

🥼 At-Home Elephant Toothpaste Experiment

What You'll Need:

* 1 empty plastic bottle (16 oz or standard water bottle)
* ½ cup 3% hydrogen peroxide *(or 6% for an extra foamy pop!)*
* 1 tablespoon liquid dish soap
* 1 packet (1 tbsp) active dry yeast
* 3 tablespoons warm water
* A few drops of food coloring
* Safety glasses & a tray or shallow pan to catch the foam

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Prep the Base: Place the empty bottle in the middle of your tray. Pour in ½ cup of hydrogen peroxide, a sq**rt of dish soap, and a few drops of food coloring. Swirl gently to mix.
2. Activate the Catalyst: In a separate small bowl, mix the packet of yeast with 3 tablespoons of warm water. Stir for about 30 seconds until dissolved and smooth.
3. Launch the Reaction! Using a funnel (or a steady hand), pour the yeast mixture directly into the bottle and quickly step back!

What's Happening? 🧬
The yeast acts as a catalyst, rapidly breaking down the hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen gas. The trapped oxygen bubbles create a sudden eruption of warm, thick foam!

Did you try this at home? Drop a picture of your foamy creations in the comments below! 👇👇

We’re letting YOU choose our mess this week! Comment A for Elephant Toothpaste 🌋 or B for Giant Oobleck Pit 🥣 below! Voting closes tomorrow at 5 PM.

It is with deep sorrow in our hearts that we share some very sad news with our community. Our beloved rabbit, Bunsen, has passed away.

Bunsen was such a special part of our team here at The Science Zone, bringing endless smiles, gentle curiosity, and so much joy to everyone who visited. Whether he was hopping around, greeting curious young scientists, or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon snack, Bunsen had a way of making our space feel like home.

We know how much he meant to all of our visitors, campers, and friends. We will miss his sweet presence dearly, but his memory will always remain a cherished part of our Science Zone family.

Thank you all for loving Bunsen as much as we did, and for being such a supportive community during this difficult time. 🤍

Ever wonder why they’re called "corn" snakes? 🌽🐍

It’s actually not because they eat corn. it’s because the checkerboard pattern on their bellies looks just like kernel patterns on Indian corn!

Today’s camp face-painting reveal was inspired by our very own 19 year old corn snake, Kit!

Kit was rehomed to us at The Science Zone in 2023 when her original owner left for college. At 19, she’s proof that corn snakes are built to thrive! Unlike many snakes that prefer to stay hidden, Kit is bold, curious, and constantly exploring her habitat especially when she gets to hang out and be held by our team.

Check out today's face paint transformation in the photos! Did your camper rock a face painting ? Drop a photo in the comments! 👇🎨

🦎 Cuteness Overload Alert! 🎨✨

Is there any better way to close out summer camp than turning our amazing kiddos into versions of their favorite animal ambassadors?!

Our team pulled out the face paint and got to work for one of our final camp days—and just LOOK at this incredible transformation! 🦎💛 Lady, one of our leopard geckos, officially has a twin! Those tiny painted spots are everything.

We are so missing our awesome campers already! Huge thanks to everyone who made this summer so wild, spotty, and fun.

Which Science Zone animal should our team paint next? Drop your picks in the comments! 👇👇

🚀 Level Up After School at The Science Zone! 🎮✨

Give your kiddo something awesome to look forward to during the school week! Our Code @ the Zone after-school classes are officially back, offering hands-on coding fun, creative problem-solving, and tech exploration in a supportive environment.

Here is the weekly breakdown:

Level 1 (Beginner Foundations): 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Level 2 (Intermediate & Beyond): 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM

Whether they are brand new to programming or ready to take their logic and game design skills to the next level, we’ve got a spot saved for them!

Spots fill up fast register online today or drop by the front desk to secure your child's place! 💻👇

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