Attack of the Bloodsuckers! | Opening Day

Attack of the Bloodsuckers!

September 20, 2026 – January 3, 2027

Get up close with mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, leeches, and other bloodsucking creatures in this interactive exhibition exploring the fascinating—and sometimes creepy—world of parasites.

What You'll Discover

Explore the World of Parasites

Why do mosquitoes bite? How do ticks find their hosts? What makes leeches so unique?

Discover the surprising science behind some of nature's most notorious bloodsuckers through interactive exhibits, live observations, and hands-on activities.

Hands-On Experiences

Visitors can:

• Watch mosquito larvae swimming
• Peek inside a real leech's mouth
• Get hugged by a giant inflatable tick
• Measure the carbon dioxide in your breath to discover how mosquitoes find you
• Play "Twitcher," a buggy twist on Twister™
• Learn how parasites survive, reproduce, and interact with people and animals