Toymakers Workshop at the Ecotarium

From traditional favorites like erector sets to today's modern electronic toys, part of the fun of playing is building it ourselves.  Join the Ecotarium for a fun-filled where you and your child will discover how to create toys from paper, wood and even dried peas.  See how to build a circuit and a simple LED light.  Visit the "slime station" and take home your own slimy silly putty.

All of the Toymakers Workshop activities are included with the price of the Ecotarium admission.

Toymakers Workshop Tables: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.

• Automata: Build simple machines with cams and levers.  Make a flying bird to take home.
• Peasework: Explore the geodesic dome.  Make and take your own geometric shapes with toothpicks and (soaked) dried peas.  Mini marshmallows will be available for allergy sufferers.
• Slime Station: Make your own "silly-putty style" goo to take home.

See How Toys are Built

• 11:30 a.m. ~ How Toys Work: Construction Toys
• 1:30 p.m. ~ How Toys Work: Furbys, ZuZu pets, circuits, LED lights
• 3:30 p.m. ~ Meet our ferrets and see how camera bots work

Cardboard Construction Zone: 12:30 to 1:30 and 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Use your imagination to make dogs, cars or a cardboard rocket.