Join us for a wildly charming after-hours celebration: Rusty the Giant Ground Sloth’s Birthday Bash on the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History!
On Monday, May 11, from 5 to eight p.m., we’re opening our doorways for a one-of-a-kind occasion honoring Iowa Hall’s most beloved Ice Age resident. Yes, we’re often closed on Mondays, which makes this night much more particular. Everyone is welcome; households, mates, curious minds, and a particular shoutout to UI college students: simply completed with Monday finals? Come decompress, rejoice, and deal with your self to some delightfully low-stakes enjoyable.
Rusty could symbolize a species (Megalonyx jeffersonii) that roamed the Earth hundreds of years in the past, however this sloth has been charming guests since his set up in 1985. That means he turns 41 this yr (yeah, we missed the large four-oh however we expect this nonetheless deserves a celebration).
Expect a full night of cozy, quirky birthday pleasure:
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Birthday cake
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Party video games like Pin the Tail on Rusty
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A hands-on sloth skeleton puzzle
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Block print your personal Rusty tote bag
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A scavenger hunt with a prize
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A large birthday card for everybody to signal
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A festive photograph sales space with props
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Fossils, enjoyable information, and a better have a look at Rusty’s Ice Age world
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Decorations and occasion hats for all our friends
At 6 p.m., don’t miss the large birthday second. Members of the UI Marching Band will play “Happy Birthday” and the “Iowa Fight Song,” and a really particular visitor, will cease by for photographs with you and Rusty. Any guesses who? We’ll simply say Rusty received’t be the one Mascot at this occasion…
This b-day bash will likely be heat, a little bit whimsical, and fully unforgettable, similar to Rusty himself. Come rejoice, discover, and need a really comfortable birthday to this true Iowa icon.