Zoo in Hickory, North Carolina

Located in Hickory, North Carolina, the Catawba Science Center is a 35,000 sq. ft. science and technology children's museum that offers a unique and interactive experience for visitors of all ages. Explore rotating hands-on exhibits, salt and freshwater aquarium galleries, and a state-of-the-art digital planetarium. The center's mission is to inspire learning through science and wonder, providing a fun and educational environment for all. Visitors can enjoy school field trips, summer camps, birthday parties, preschool science programs, homeschool classes, and adult science evening programming. Dive into the world's vibrant marine ecosystems and learn about the threats they face, or embark on a futuristic adventure to find a new home for humanity in the Solar System Odyssey exhibit.