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Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History

 1900 N. Chaparral Street
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401

(Phone) 361-826-4667

Hours of Operation

Tuesday - Saturday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday
12:00pm -5:00pm
 
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Reptiles
Why should you visit?

* Live Reptile Collection and exhibits related to South Texas
* Supplemental programming and activities located in the museum.
* Exhibits support TEKS curriculum in the classroom
* Exhibits based on museum specimens and recreated habitats.
Click here to Sign up for a Museum Visit or Educational Programing		 Reptile Camouflage Diorama
Why should you visit? * Classroom curriculum designed to aide in teaching.
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What Makes a Reptile?
Of all the animals on the earth today, only the reptiles, turtles, lizards, snakes, and alligators have all these characteristics. There were other reptiles in our world many millions of years ago, including dinosaurs and flying creatures. Most of these are now extinct, but a few still live on as “living fossils”, like the Tuatara.
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Classroom Activities
Book Resources Scaly Scales Activity Turtle Power Worksheet 1
Turtle Power Worksheet 2 Paleontology and You PowerPoint  

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