Sunday, January 11, 2026
Get ready for the wonderfully weird world of Gross Out Day at Discovery World! We’ll dive into the fascinating science behind everything gross, icky, sticky, gooey, wiggly, and crawly! Get hands-on with interactive exhibits and activities that uncover the mysteries and marvels of these peculiar phenomena. From exploring the science of glowing slime to discovering the secrets of bizarre critters.
Participants include:
- Tatiana’s Tiny Zoo – Reptiles & Insects (Shows at 11:00am & 12:30pm)
- All Things Jerky – Edible Bugs!
- Lakeshore State Park – Games & Activities
- First Stage – Mystery Boxes
- MMSD – Bugs in Action
- Millipore Sigma – Glow-in-the-dark Slime
- Wehr Nature Center
- Milwaukee Public Museum – Live Bug Encounter
- Kohl’s Design It! Lab – Welly Bandage Workshop
- Riveredge Nature Center – Learn the tick dance!
Dissection Demonstrations with Discovery World Education
10:00am – 11:30am & 12:30pm – 2:00pm
10:00am – 11:30am & 12:30pm – 2:00pm
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Chicken Foot: 10:00am – 10:30am
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Fish: 10:30am – 11:00am
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Pig Heart: 11:00am – 11:30am
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Chicken Foot: 12:30pm – 1:00pm
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Fish: 1:00pm – 1:30pm
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Pig Heart: 1:30pm – 2:00pm
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Let’s team up! To inquire about participating as an exhibitor in one of our public events, please email: experiences@discoveryworld.org
