Explore the Wonders of Nature at The Robot Zoo – Horniman Museum

Discover how animals do what they do in this fun, family-friendly exhibition where biology meets engineering. The Robot Zoo brings animal superpowers to life with giant mechanical models that reveal the fascinating inner workings of creatures like chameleons, bats, and grasshoppers. Learn how a bat "sees" in the dark, how grasshoppers leap so high, or how chameleons shoot out their tongues with deadly precision!

Highlights include:

• Interactive exhibits like jet-propelled squid racing and a chameleon tongue-gun game
• Giant robotic animals made from everyday machine parts
• Two immersive murals created by artist Giulia Casarotto, one featuring a hidden chameleon challenge

Tickets & Booking:

• Advance booking recommended
• Free for Horniman Members (subject to capacity; pre-booking advised)
• Children under 3 enter free
• Family discounts automatically applied (Family of 4 = up to 2 adults)
• School & educational group rates available (must pre-book)

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