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Explore Georgia: Tybee Island Tips No One Tells You About

Ever wonder how can you maximize your visit to Tybee Island? We have gathered the best insider tips so you can plan a dream trip to one of the most unique places you'll ever visit. BEST PLACE TO LAY DOWN YOUR TOWEL Park near the Tybee Beach Beach and Pavilion ( Tybrisa St, Tybee Island, GA 31328) use the bridge  in front of the Tybee Island Marine Center  turn right and walk towards the rock formation close to the sand dunes. This portion of the beach has a smoother sand, lots of shallow areas that are perfect for little kids to bathe safely, is less crowded, and because it's close to the sand dunes you will see a large variety of seaside birds.

Rainforest Adventures at The Center of Puppetry Arts

Prepare for a wild adventure   beneath the Brazilian tree tops with  toucans, anteaters, poison frogs, and more!  Check out the  OPENING WEEKEND  as well as special  SENSORY-FRIENDLY  activities. It's a jungle out there in this entertaining and enlightening peek at the amazing Amazonian rainforest! Experience a day in the life of more than 30 exotic animals that live in this vital ecosystem.   A mischievous howler monkey leaps from tree to tree, a keen-eyed harpy eagle searches for its next meal, and pink river dolphins playfully peruse the waterways as the jungle comes to life in this vibrant escape to the tropics. Tickets: $16.50|Members: $9.25 Buy tickets online   or call 404-873-3391 Tickets include Performance, Museum entry, and the Create-A-Puppet Workshop where patrons can make their own  Electric Eel Ultraviolet Puppet  to take home!

The Big Bad, Little Red, Pig Show at the Center for Puppetry Arts

Big Bad Wolf Works Overtime at the Center for Puppetry Arts The jokes keep coming in this witty mash-up of stories WHAT :      The Big Bad, Little Red, Pig Show  by Lee Bryan, That Puppet Guy of Atlanta, GA                         Look out! Little Red is ridin' into your 'hood, the Three Little Pigs are hamming it up and the Big Bad Wolf is working double time in this twisted tangle of tales. Two childhood favorites have been cleverly "squished" together with just one Big Bad Wolf to share in all of the hilarious fun! Meet the trio of delightful little pigs including Hamlet, Miss Barb B. Que and their very famous cousin Kevin Bacon!  Click here  to see a trailer. Lee Bryan, That Puppet Guy, is a popular, Emmy-nominated Atlanta puppeteer celebrating 20 years of performi...

Fernbank Museum's Pirate Day January 18!

Avast me hearties! Set sail for a swashbuckling adventure at Fernbank’s   Pirate Day !   Always a swash-buckling good time, Pirate Day returns to Fernbank this Saturday from  10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come aboard for pirate-themed activities including* Recycled Craft Corner 10am-2pm, Great Hall We’d rather walk the plank than throw away old newspapers! In this crafty activity, wee pirates will make their own swords out of newsprint. Atlanta Pirates and Wenches Guild 10am-2pm, Museum-wide Ahoy mateys! Keep an eye out for our special pirate guests.   Pirate Name Generator 10am-2pm, Great Hall Don’t be a scallywag! Ye needs a proper pirate name and we’ll give you one. Walk the Plank Game 10am-2pm, Great Hall Arrrgh! Only the bravest pirates are up to this test of balance. Temporary Pirate Tattoos 10am-2pm, Great Hall (Line closes at 1:30pm) Because every proper pirate needs a tattoo.   Museum Scavenger Hunt 10am-2pm, Great Hall Thar be treasure await...

FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES SOARS ONTO THE IMAX® SCREEN AT FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

Epic New Giant Screen Adventure Captures One of the Longest Migrations on Earth and the  Inspiring True Story of One Scientist’s Stunning Discovery Flight of the Butterflies,  a breathtaking new giant screen adventure from SK Films, is flying into the IMAX® Theatre at Fernbank Museum of Natural History on January 4, 2013 Based on a remarkable true story, the epic film immerses audiences in a triumphant journey of perseverance that spans thousands of miles and several generations – tracking real monarch butterflies to their mysterious Mexican winter haven, where audiences will discover a truly spectacular sight:  hundreds of millions of live butterflies in one of the most amazing places on Earth. Flight of the Butterflies  is the awe-inspiring story of two unlikely heroes that share a common strength. Based on true events, it follows the epic journey of the iconic monarch butterfly in one of the most incredible migrations on Earth, and the determined sc...

10 Jolly Ways to Celebrate the Holidays at Fernbank Museum

1)       Winter Wonderland : Stroll through the museum as you enjoy dozens of trees decorated by our cultural partners to celebrate holidays and traditions around the world. Be sure to also check out special artwork created by local branches of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta. 2)       Santa-saurus : This Santa has claws! Look for our new holiday mascot Santa-Saurus on select days during the holiday season.  Giggy A. Dinosaur and his giant Santa hat help spread some joy to the world. 3)       Santa-saurus Express Train Rides : All aboard this special dinosaur-themed holiday train for a merry ride around Fernbank’s Dinosaur Plaza. (Train ride is additional $3) 4)       Genghis Khan : Where would your holiday cards be without Genghis? He’s not usually referred to as “jolly,” but Genghis Khan did impart some gifts to the modern world—from hamburgers...