Archived Outdoors

Step into the robot zoo

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Wednesday, December 16, 2015

out arboretumAn exhibit using mechanics to show how real animals work is open through Jan. 3 at the N.C. Arboretum in Asheville.

Dubbed The Robot Zoo, the display reveals the magic of nature as a master engineer, including three robot animals and a variety of hands-on activities to illustrate fascinating real-life animal characteristics. Explore how chameleons change colors, platypuses sense prey with their bills and flies walk on the ceiling. 

Free with standard parking fee of $12. 

www.ncarboretum.org.

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