Interested in exploring the world but don’t know where to start? Click onto “National Geographic’s” virtual passport (www.nationalgeographic.com) and take a journey to the South Pole or learn about our fragile ecosystem. Half the fun of any trip is trying to decide where to go. If you can’t decide, here are a few sites to help start your journey.
King cobra
Did you know that a king cobra’s head is as big as a man’s hand, that a cobra can stand tall enough to look you straight in the eye and can deliver enough venom from one bite to kill 20 people? Learn more about this formidable creature by examining the life-size king cobra. Enter if you dare.
New York underground
Go below the streets of New York City and marvel at what it takes to pump life into “the city that never sleeps.” Take the photo tour to see what is really going on below the surface.
Tarantulas
Explore the tarantula’s secret realm, from underground burrows to tree branches. Get a close look at these fascinating, diverse spiders – inside and out.
Cyber tiger
You are the zookeeper and you get to build a digital habitat for the largest cat on Earth: the Siberian tiger. Learn how zoos and conservation programs struggle to save this endangered predator.
Dinosaur eggs
Catch the excitement of fossil researchers as they “hatch” fossilized dinosaur eggs and reveal the embryos inside. Check out the museum to see a Quicktime Virtual Reality video of dinosaur embryos and hatchlings.
Fantastic forest
Keep your eyes open for creatures and features as you hike through these interactive woods. Pay attention and you will learn about all the plants and animals that live in the forest.
