Gus 101 weekend

August 12, 2023 to August 13, 2023

Gus the gopher tortoise.

Gus Hatchday Weekend

Saturday, August 12th

Happy Hatchday, Gus!

11:00 am and 2:00pm

Join us as we officially wish Gus a happy 101st hatchday! We will sing happy birthday and join Gus on a snack and a stroll. You can chat with Museum staff about Gus and ask questions.

Cupcakes and lemonade will be available in the Museum’s Auditorium following the birthday wishes. Please note that quantities are limited.

 

Special Guests

10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Visit with our special guests from the Discovery Centre and the Canadian Sea Turtle Network to learn more about climate change and wildlife in Nova Scotia! 

 

Lunch With… Nova Scotia Wildlife

1:30pm

You’ll find some of Nova Scotia’s rich biodiversity living at the museum. Learn what animals eat and how it connects them to their surroundings and join us as we feed and care for a variety of native animals. 

 

Turtle crafts

10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Let’s get creative and make some turtle crafts! Visit the Project Room on the lower level to make your own turtle and do some coloring.

Programs are subject to change.

 

Sunday, August 13th

Happy Hatchday, Gus!

11:00 am and 2:00pm

Join us as we officially wish Gus a happy 101st hatchday! We will sing happy birthday and join Gus on a snack and a stroll. You can chat with Museum staff about Gus and ask questions.

Cupcakes and lemonade will be available in the Museum’s Auditorium following the birthday wishes. Please note that quantities are limited.

 

Special Guests

10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Visit with our special guests from the Discovery Centre and the Canadian Sea Turtle Network to learn more about climate change and wildlife in Nova Scotia! 

 

Lunch With… Nova Scotia Wildlife

10:30am and 1:30pm

You’ll find some of Nova Scotia’s rich biodiversity living at the museum. Learn what animals eat and how it connects them to their surroundings and join us as we feed and care for a variety of native animals. 

 

Turtle crafts

10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Let’s get creative and make some turtle crafts! Visit the Project Room on the lower level to make your own turtle and do some coloring.

Programs are subject to change.