Live Animal Feeding: Lobster

Watch staff feed a live Maine lobster during this short, family-friendly demonstration at the museum's Arthropod Zoo. You'll get to meet members of the Living Collections team and learn fascinating facts about these remarkable creatures—like how lobsters strengthen their exoskeletons by incorporating minerals such as lime, which helps them survive in their ocean environment. Their tough shells and feisty personality make them truly formidable animals. This is a walk-up program, so no advance registration is needed. The fifteen-minute session is completely free and welcomes visitors of all ages. It's a great way to spend a few minutes observing these clawed crustaceans up close and chatting with the experts who care for them.