An illustration of blue water with silhouettes of two crustaceans on it

Clever Crustaceans Mawhiti Tino Rawe

Discover crustaceans’ smart survival tricks in a mini exhibition with real specimens and hands-on interactives. Created in collaboration with NIWA Taihoro Nukurangi.

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Toroa ngā tino tikanga ora ā te mawhiti i tētahi whakaaturanga iti he tauira tūturu he mahi pāhekoheko mā te ringa kei roto. He mea waihanga tahi me NIWA Taihoro Nukurangi.

  • When | Āhea 22 May – 21 Aug 2023
  • Where | Ki hea Te Papa Hui | The Back Yard, Te Taiao | Nature, Level 2
  • Cost | Te utu Free
  • Ages | Te reanga All ages
  • Allow | Me whakarite 15 minutes
  • Accessibility | E wātea ana ki
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Tactile, opportunities to touch
    • Natural light

Crabs, lobsters, shrimp – they’re Aotearoa New Zealand’s most famous crustaceans. Now meet the wider gang, from barnacles with superglue to slaters in the backyard. Explore the unique features of five marine crustaceans, and take a dive into their world.

He pāpaka, he kōura, he kōuraura – ko ngā mawhiti tino rongonui ēnei o Aotearoa. Tēnā kia tūtaki mai ki te kēnge katoa, arā, ki ngā werewere whai kāpia inati, tae atu ki ngā pāpapa i tō kāinga noho. Toroa ngā āhuatanga motuhake o te tokorima o ngā mawhiti moana. Anā, tirikohu atu ki tō rātou ao.

Activities

  • Layout view of the Clever Crustaceans activity book Other: Clever Crustaceans activity book

    Clever Crustaceans activity book

    Crustaceans come in all shapes and sizes – from huge king crabs to tiny sand hoppers! Get to know them through movement, storytelling, puzzles, and more!

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