Traveling Exhibit: Kangaroo Crossing

G’day mate!

Are you ready to hop over the horizon and take a bit of a walkabout in the “land down under?” During your visit to Kangaroo Crossing you’ll have the chance to relax under a eucalyptus tree, “swim” with colorful fish in the Great Barrier Reef, learn what it’s like to go to school in the Outback and try your hand at building one of Australia’s landmark structures.

Interactive video screens, hands-on activities and life-size models will allow children to understand what it would be like to grow up in Australia. During your visit “down under” you’ll explore the geography, geology, biology, economy, architecture and natural wonders and climate of Australia.

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Exhibit highlights include:

 

Termite Hill – did you know that Australian termite hills can be nearly 20 feet (6 meters) high?

 

World Class Jumpers – can you jump as far as a kangaroo? Prove it!

 

Great Barrier Reef – take a virtual dive into the water to experience Australia’s aquatic life. But you’ll need to swim quickly to avoid the sharks, eels and swordfish.

 

Eucalyptus Tree – put on a puppet show and explore other Aussie activities under the shade of a eucalyptus tree.

 

Banana Bender – shop till you drop in a Queensland supermarket. Use your Aussie currency to purchase such Aussie delights as vegemite.

 

Structures – learn about Sydney’s famous Opera House and “coathanger” Harbor Bridge while building your own versions.

 

Warping the World – introduce yourself to the science of cartography (map making) and discover the challenges of taking a round planet and mapping it on a flat surface.