Saturday

Penguin Education Center

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Learn all about the East African savannah pouched rats, Mirasol & Maria! These HeroRATs come from APOPO, a non-profit organization dedicated to using their remarkable abilities to save lives. Join Embassy keepers in the Penguin Education Center for a chat and Q&A session, including a fascinating demonstration of how these incredible rodents detect land mines. Discover what makes them true real-life heroes!

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*PLEASE NOTE: Due to animal care priorities, some scheduled activities may be delayed or canceled without notice. All keeper chats are weather permitting.