Snake Week: Live Encounters and Exploration with UM Museum of Zoology

Date(s): Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm
Venue: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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Herptologists, post-doctoral fellow Dr. Michael Hogan, doctoral student and researcher Natasha Stepanova & Dr. Hayley Crowell will bring their own snakes, 3-D printed models, stories and deep learning experiences to share with the public. MBGNA Family friendly activities and scavenger hunts will be available throughout the evening too! Bring your questions and your curiosity!

Snake Week

This event is part of Snake Week at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Pick up activity bags and stickers throughout the week or join one of the special events.

• Animals
• Arbor Annie's Highlights
• Elementary
• Free
• High Schoolers
• Middle Schoolers
• Nature
• Parents
• Preschoolers
• Toddler

Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be cancelled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, or we can make mistakes.