Little Explorers

About this event

2026

November

November 6th, 2026 - “Wondering about Weather”

The weather in Florida can be fickle. Learn about the power of the water cycle, what it creates, and what it sets in motion at Alligator Creek.

November 13th, 2026 - “Fall in Florida”

Fall goes by quickly in Florida, so fast you might not even know it happened! Learn about the sneaky season and why it's so important for our ecosystem at Alligator Creek.

November 20th, 2026 - “Marvelous Migrations”

Florida is a popular place to travel, for both humans and animals! Find out what comes to visit and why at Alligator Creek.

November 27th, 2026 - “Chill with the Cold: Animal Adaptations”

When it gets cold, we can bundle up, but what do animals do? Learn how animals survive the winter at Alligator Creek.

December

December 4th, 2026 - “The Question of Cold”

Seasons change, animals move, and the weather turns cold. Why do these things happen? Learn about the solstice and our rotating planet at Alligator Creek.

December 11th, 2026 - “Nocturnal Notions”

Not everyone goes to sleep when the sun goes down. Learn about nocturnal animals and what happens in the dark at Alligator Creek.

December 18th, 2026 - “The Science of Snowflakes”

Sometimes when it gets cold, the water cycle can get a little crazy! Learn how and why snowflakes form at Alligator Creek.

2027

January

January 8th, 2027 - “Bird Is The Word”

What makes a bird so special? Learn about birds, their beaks, and other special traits at Alligator Creek.

January 15th, 2027 - “Animal Builders”

Animals don't just live outside, they have homes like us! Learn about different animal homes and how they’re built at Alligator Creek.

January 22nd, 2027 - “Prints And Poo”

All animals live in homes outside, but where are they? Learn some of the clues animals leave behind at Alligator Creek.

January 29th, 2027 - “Fossil Finders”

We’ve been learning about animals from today, but what did they look like a long time ago? Learn how a fossil is created, and why they’re important for animals at Alligator Creek.

February

February 5th, 2027 - “Marvelous Mammals”

What makes up a mammal? Learn about mammal habitats and traits at Alligator Creek.

February 12th, 2027 - “Bountiful Bugs”

What's the difference between an arachnid and an arthropod? Learn the different traits of insects at Alligator Creek.

February 19th, 2027 - “Beautiful Butterflies”

How do these beautiful butterflies come to be? Learn about the traits and life cycle of a butterfly at Alligator Creek.

February 26th, 2027 - “What's the Buzz?”

How do birds and bugs help plants grow? Learn about what animals are pollinators, and what pollination is at Alligator Creek!

March

March 5th, 2027 - “A Tree For Me”

Can a tree live forever? Find out about the plant lifecycle, and how a seed can grow into a mighty tree at Alligator Creek!

March 12th, 2027 - “Remarkable Rainforest”

Rainforests give us oxygen, but they provide us with an amazing habitat too! Learn about the unique animals and habitat at Alligator Creek!

March 19th, 2027 - “Beating The Heat”

When it gets hot, we can go inside, but what do animals do? Find out the ways animals have adapted to beat the heat at Alligator Creek!

March 26th, 2027 - “Day in the Desert”

A desert may seem like an inhospitable place, but it’s actually teeming with life! Learn about unique desert animals and habitat at Alligator Creek.

April

April 2nd, 2027 - “Diving Deep”

What goes on down on the ocean floor? Learn about ocean habitat and the food chain at Alligator Creek.

April 9th, 2027 - “Colorful World of Coral”

Coral is one of the most important parts of the ocean, and the most misunderstood! Learn about the coral lifecycle and its benefits at Alligator Creek.

April 16th, 2027 - “Earth Day”

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, Earth Day! Learn about human impacts on the planet and what we can do to help at Alligator Creek.

April 23rd, 2027 - “Hopping Around”

Frogs go through an amazing transformation to become the loveable green guys we know and love. Learn about the frog life cycle at Alligator Creek.

April 30th, 2027 - “Amazing Amphibians”

From water to land and back again, amphibians are some amazing creatures. Learn about amphibians and their unique traits at Alligator Creek.

May

May 14th, 2027 - “Remarkable Reptiles”

Reptiles are amazing, and often misunderstood! Don't be afraid, learn about important reptiles and their unique traits at Alligator Creek.

May 21st, 2027 - “Superhero Senses”

Some animals have amazing abilities, that if humans had, we’d be superheroes! Learn about amazing animal senses and what they're used for at Alligator Creek!

May 28th, 2027 - “Florida Fun”

Let's learn about what makes Florida a unique and awesome place to live! Learn about our unique habitat and animals at Alligator Creek!