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Science & Discovery

Explore the depths of the ocean, the farthest reaches of space, and everywhere in-between at the many science centers and museums in Alabama. The discoveries made by some of the most brilliant minds in our country’s history are on display, exciting those of us with a passion for science as well as inspiring the great minds of our future.

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U.S. Space & Rocket Center – Huntsville

Purdy Butterfly House Open

Huntsville, AL

Annual Eagle Awareness at Lake Guntersville State Park

Guntersville, AL

Discovery Day at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab

Dauphin Island, AL

Earth Day Safari

Montgomery, AL

Moundville Native American Festival

Moundville, AL

Upcoming
Events

Birmingham’s Thomas Jefferson Towers Historic Ghost Walk & Paranormal Investigation

Birmingham, AL
Jan
10

Alabama Wildlife Center & Exploring Natural Alabama - Birds of Prey

Pelham, AL
Jan
19

35th Annual Eagle Awareness at Lake Guntersville State Park

Guntersville, AL
Jan
Feb
24
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16

Mad Scientist Bash

Huntsville, AL
Jan
25

Pour Your Heart Out

Huntsville, AL
Feb
14

Winter Animal Enrichment Day

Montgomery, AL
Feb
15

Hikes for Tykes

Birmingham, AL
Mar
Nov
7
-
7

Biergarten

Huntsville, AL
Mar
Nov
12
-
19

Zoo SERVE Day

Montgomery, AL
Mar
14

DISCOVERY DAY AT THE SEA LAB ESTUARIUM

Dauphin Island, AL
Apr
4

Discovery Day at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab

Dauphin Island, AL
Apr
4

Zoo Weekend

Montgomery, AL
Apr
Apr
18
-
19

Earth Day & Outdoor EXPO

Athens, AL
Apr
25

2020 Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival

Foley, AL
May
May
1
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2

First Responders Appreciation Month

Montgomery, AL
May
May
1
-
31

Wildflower Saturday

Fort Payne, AL
May
2

Alabama Wildlife Center's Baby Bird Shower

Pelham, AL
May
9

Mother's Day at the Montgmery Zoo

Montgomery, AL
May
May
10
-
10

Dino Dig 2019

Montgomery, AL
May
16

Zoo Summer Camp

Montgomery, AL
Jun
Jul
1
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31

World Giraffe Day @ the Montgomery Zoo

Montgomery, AL
Jun
20

Zoo SERVE Day - Summer

Montgomery, AL
Jul
11

Rocket City Summer Fest

Huntsville, AL
Jul
Jul
16
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18

Summer Animal Enrichment Day

Montgomery, AL
Jul
18

Rocket City Summer Fest Concert

Huntsville, AL
Jul
18

Magical Creatures

Montgomery, AL
Aug
8

3rd Annual Community Safety Day

Foley, AL
Aug
22

Fall Zoo SERVE Day

Montgomery, AL
Aug
29

Dino Dig 2019

Montgomery, AL
Sep
19

Bird & Conservation Expo

Fairhope, AL
Oct
3

Alabama Coastal BirdFest 2020

Spanish Fort, AL
Oct
Oct
7
-
10

Zoo SERVE Day

Montgomery, AL
Nov
14

50th Annual Montgomery Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show

Montgomery, AL
Dec
Dec
4
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6

If Bugs Could Talk Walking Tour at Old Cahawba

Orrville, AL
Dec
5

Zoo Winter Break Camp

Montgomery, AL
Dec
Dec
28
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31

Mars Masquerade

Huntsville, AL
Dec
31

Inspiring Science & Discovery

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Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center and IMAX Dome Theater

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Estuarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab

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McWane Science Center

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U.S. Space & Rocket Center

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Birmingham Zoo

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Southern Environmental Center

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Huntsville Botanical Garden

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