Fun will take a disgusting turn — on purpose — at Seattle’s Pacific Science Center starting this weekend with the Saturday opening of an exhibit based on author and science teacher Sylvia Branzei’s “Grossology” books.
To intensify the “gross” factor, the exhibit takes the form of 3-D book walls, approximately 10 feet high, through which visitors must navigate.
“The walls tell the story of the exhibit, like you are in one of Sylvia’s books,” Pacific Science Center spokeswoman Wendy Malloy said.
Kids can take control of a life-size cow to see how its digestive tract works, or vote for a “King of Slime” after watching an animated exhibit introducing some of the world’s slimiest creatures. Those who are proud of their arcade-game skills can try out “Belch-a-Baby,” an activity aimed at teaching how baby frogs enter the world.
Aside from the gross sights, visitors also can expect to gain practical tips, such as what to do after a jellyfish sting or how to protect food from the creatures roaming picnic areas.
“Animalopolis,” an IMAX film running in conjunction with Animal Grossology, will explore imaginary scenarios such as a group of bears running a fishing school, crabs holding a town hostage and a lion singing opera.
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