Be transported from the rainy Pacific Northwest to the warmest and most vibrant ecosystems on the planet!

The equatorial region is home to some of the most colorful and unusual life forms. From the massive bills of toucans to the shimmering iridescence of morphos, experience vibrant tropical wildlife without leaving Tacoma!

Tales from the Tropics event poster

Specimen preparation- As always, our Collections Manager and skinners will be turning dead animals into museum specimens. Ask questions and get hands-on with his dissections and preparations! Specimen preparation will be located in room 297.

Live animals- Get up close and personal with some special guests from the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium!

Kid's craft- Craft and decorate a bearded dragon with brightly colored tissue paper! The kid's craft will be located in room 283.

Guest speaker- Learn about jungle research from Puget Sound Assistant Professor of Biology Carrie Woods!

Live plants- Join Seymour Conservatory with their lush and tropical flora!

This is a free, family-friendly, drop-in event!

Join us October 4th, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the University of Puget Sound Campus (located at 1500 N Warner St, Tacoma, WA 98416) in Thompson Hall room 295. Directions to Thompson Hall can be found here.

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