Family spotlights: 'Grossology' and Zoo beach party

February 11, 2012 at 11:43PM
Grossology exhibit at the Minnesota Children's Museum.
Grossology exhibit at the Minnesota Children's Museum. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

EWW, GROSS!

Burps, warts, runny noses and smelly, achy body functions are brought to light in the exhibit "Grossology." Interactive play stations take you through indigestion, scaling a wall of pimples and pretend surgery to remove organs. Nigel Nose-It-All teaches guests what causes a runny nose.

  • Museum hours
    • $8.95
      • Minnesota Children's Museum, 10 W. 7th St., St. Paul
        • 651-225-6000

          TROPICAL BEACH PARTY

          Don't just imagine you're in a tropical climate, head to one! The humid Tropics Trail at the Minnesota Zoo will transport visitors to Caribbean-like conditions with a large indoor sandbox and calypso music. Learn about recycling and attend zookeeper talks. Meet Snoopy, have your face painted and dig into art activities.

          • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 2/18-19
            • $12-$18
              • Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley
                • 952-431-9500
                  • www.minnesotazoo.org
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