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Registration opens:
July 06th, 2026 at 9:00am

Toledo Zoo-Mobile Discovery Lab
2026-07-13 10:00:00 2026-07-13 11:00:00 America/New_York Toledo Zoo-Mobile Discovery Lab Join the fun and learn about Extinct Animals with Alex Burris and the Mobile Discovery Lab from the Toledo Zoo. Westlake Porter Public Library - Friends Pavilion

Monday, July 13
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2026-07-13 10:00:00 2026-07-13 11:00:00 America/New_York Toledo Zoo-Mobile Discovery Lab Join the fun and learn about Extinct Animals with Alex Burris and the Mobile Discovery Lab from the Toledo Zoo. Westlake Porter Public Library - Friends Pavilion

Join the fun and learn about Extinct Animals with Alex Burris and the Mobile Discovery Lab from the Toledo Zoo.

Alex Burris a Toledo Zoo educator will host a program to learn about extinct animals. This 60 minute program will encourage interaction and provide hands on activities.  In the event of rain the event will be held indoors.  No live animals will be at this event.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (K-4) |

EVENT TYPE: | Education/Lifelong Learning |

TAGS: | zoo | toledo zoo | extinct animals |

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Westlake Porter Public Library is an independent public library serving the residents of the city of Westlake, western Cuyahoga County and eastern Lorain County. The library is located at 27333 Center Ridge Road in Westlake, Ohio. Anyone who lives, works, owns property, or goes to school in Ohio can register for a free library card.

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