Discover, Explore, Imagine: The All‑New Orkin Discovery Zone at Fernbank
Families, get ready because Fernbank Museum has unveiled a brand‑new adventure which invites kids (and grown‑ups!) to step into the shoes of a happy scientist. The Orkin Discovery Zone is a vibrant, hands-on learning space designed to spark curiosity and celebrate the incredible connections between nature, science, and human culture. This reimagined experience is part of Fernbank’s exciting $27 million transformation, bringing fresh energy, interactive learning, and unforgettable discoveries to every visit.
Plan Your Visit
The Orkin Discovery Zone is now a permanent part of Fernbank’s indoor exhibits, offering families a fresh reason to explore, learn, and play together. Whether you’re raising a budding scientist or simply looking for a fun, meaningful outing, this new space promises discovery at every turn.
Fernbank Museum
767 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30307
Open daily, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
A Playground for Curious Minds
The Orkin Discovery Zone is built for active, joyful exploration. Families may dive into themes like biodiversity, classification, biomimicry, communication, and the senses, all through hands-on, inquiry‑based activities which make science feel like play.
Join in the fun by doing one or all of the following:
- Build their own bug using spinning discs to mix and match heads, thoraxes, and abdomens from different species, a playful way to learn how scientists classify life.
- Meet live animals up close, including a Madagascar hissing cockroach, a tarantula, and a frog. These real‑life encounters help children understand habitats, adaptations, and the diversity of life on Earth.
- Explore biomimicry, discovering how plants and animals inspire human inventions in medicine, engineering, fashion, transportation, and more.
- Open discovery drawers filled with skulls, insects, rocks, and minerals to see how scientists use classification to understand the natural world.
- Connect culture and nature by examining how humans use natural materials to create pottery, clothing, jewelry, and other cultural treasures.
Every corner of the exhibit encourages kids to touch, observe, question, and imagine the true heart of scientific discovery.
A Gift to the Community
This exciting new exhibit is made possible through the generous support of The Gary W. Rollins Foundation, helping Fernbank continue its mission to inspire wonder and deepen our connection to the natural world.
