Step into the Wild at the Witte Museum’s Newest Exhibition
Discover the extraordinary ways animals protect themselves in the wild in the Witte Museum’s newest special exhibition, Staying Alive: Animal Defenses, running from March 1 through September 1, 2025.
Featuring 17 live animals, including a sloth, carpet python and bumblebee dart frogs, Staying Alive brings the wild world to life. Through engaging encounters, visitors of all ages will gain a deeper appreciation for the natural habitats and ecosystems and connect with the stories of survival from animals across the globe.
“We know that opportunities to get up close to real specimens, artifacts and live animals create lasting memories,” said Michelle Everidge, CEO and President of the Witte Museum. “Staying Alive: Animal Defenses explores nature’s most ingenious survival strategies through unforgettable encounters and interactive experiences that will wow the whole family.”
Designed for families, school groups and animal lovers alike, Staying Alive is a bilingual exhibition, presented in both English and Spanish.
Admission Information: Access to Staying Alive: Animal Defenses requires general admission plus a $6 special exhibition ticket. Museum members with Individual Plus, Family Plus, Explorer or Voyager memberships enjoy unlimited access to this and other special exhibitions.
