Press Release

For Immediate Release
Contact: Jennifer Forrest
Director of Marketing
jforrest@amod.org
501-396-7050 ext.214

Cold Blooded Creatures at the Museum of Discovery

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Jan. 4, 2008) – Did you know that snakes are completely deaf or that all fish have backbones? Find out fascinating facts about cold-blooded creatures of all shapes and sizes at the Museum’s annual event, Cold Blooded Creatures, Jan. 24-26.

Cold-Blooded Creatures allows visitors to see animals rarely displayed and learn about others found in their backyards. Museum staff, along with members of the Central Arkansas Herpetological Society, will present programs on different species of animals classified as “cold-blooded” including lizards, snakes and alligators. Museum educators will also teach visitors about the animals’ behavior and environment.

Program Times:
Thursday and Friday: 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:30 a.m., 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.

ABOUT THE MUSEUM
Founded in 1927, The Museum of Discovery is Little Rock’s oldest museum. It remains a fixture of the River Market District in Downtown Little Rock and welcomes visitors into a “world of discovery for all ages.”

The Museum’s mission is to ignite a passion for science, technology and math in a dynamic, interactive environment. The Museum of Discovery is a Smithsonian Affiliate, and a member of the American Association of Museums, the Association of Science and Technology Centers and the Association of Children’s Museums.

Admission is $8.00 for adults, $7.00 for children 1-12, $7.00 for seniors over 65 and free for children under one. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. The Museum of Discovery is located at 500 President Clinton Ave., Suite 150, Little Rock, Ark. For more information, call the Museum of Discovery at (501) 396-7050 or visit www.amod.org.

CALENDAR LISTING
Cold-Blooded Creatures at the Museum of Discovery, January 24-26, 2008. Museum of Discovery, 500 President Clinton Ave., Suite 150, Little Rock, Ark. For more information, call the Museum of Discovery at (501) 396-7050 or log onto www.amod.org.