Homeschool Days at the ICR Discovery Center
All Creatures Great and Small
Homeschool families are invited to attend Homeschool Days, a two-day, zoology-themed event at the ICR Discovery Center designed to inspire curiosity, learning, and wonder at God's creation. This special event brings together science education and a strong biblical worldview as students explore the incredible diversity, design, and purpose found throughout the animal kingdom.
Dates: Apr 23, 2026 - Apr 24, 2026
Throughout the event, families will enjoy dynamic presentations from ICR speakers and special guest speakers, covering a wide range of zoology topics that highlight how animals were intentionally created to thrive in their environments. From creatures that walk, swim, and fly to the remarkable systems that allow animals to survive and flourish, these talks will help students better understand and appreciate God's handiwork in the world.
Families will also enjoy hands-on activities for all ages, including encounters with a variety of animals, crafts, a fossil petting zoo, dinosaur dig pits, and more!
American Journey Experience
As a special bonus for Homeschool Days 2026, the ICR Discovery Center is partnering with the American Journey Experience to offer a shared Homeschool Days ticket, allowing families who purchase a main Exhibit Hall ticket at either museum on April 23 or 24 to receive complimentary admission to the partner museum's main exhibit hall on either day. Guests will enjoy an expanded, Christ-centered educational experience and exceptional value during Homeschool Days by exploring both museums and receiving access to both main exhibit halls for the price of one.
Homeschool Days is designed to support parents, engage students, and encourage meaningful conversations about science and faith. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore zoology through the lens of Scripture while enjoying an enriching educational experience - and two museums for the price of one - during Homeschool Days at the ICR Discovery Center.
Speakers
David Rives
Director, Wonders Center & Science Museum
Rebecca Schumacher
Workshop Facilitator, ICR
Dr. Michael Boyle
Research Scientist, ICR
Schedule:
| Thursday, April 23 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Activity/Speaker | Location | Description |
| 10:30 a.m. | Presentation | Wonders in the Animal Kingdom | David Rives | Founder's Hall | Join guest speaker David Rives as he uncovers the remarkable features that showcase our Creator's handiwork and purpose throughout the animal kingdom. From birds to bears, every creature in God's creation displays His amazing design. |
| 11:30 a.m. | Workshop | The Engineered Biology of Cavefish | Dr. Michael Boyle | Building B Classroom | Explore the engineered biology of cavefish with ICR's molecular biologist, Dr. Michael Boyle, in an immersive, hands-on microscope workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to view live larvae (baby fish) under microscopes and learn more about the microscopic adaptations of blind cavefish. Audience level: ages 8 and up. |
| 1:00 p.m. | Presentation | Exploring God's Design Through Creature Features | David Rives | Founder's Hall | Learn about the incredible traits God has uniquely engineered into animals through our interactive Creature Feature session. During this live animal program, David Rives will demonstrate how a coatimundi, kangaroo, lemur, and crocodile are each uniquely designed by our magnificent Creator, the Lord Jesus Christ. |
| 2:00 p.m. | Workshop | Varieties of Bird Beaks | Rebecca Schumacher | Building A Classroom | Explore and learn about different kinds of bird beaks and how God has engineered them for unique environmental habitats and diets. Audience level: ages 5 and up. |
| Friday, April 24 | |||
| Time | Activity | Location | Description |
| 10:30 a.m. | Presentation | Wonders of African and Alaskan Animals | David Rives | Founder's Hall | From the elephants of Africa to the animals of Alaska, God has uniquely designed each creature to flourish in its surroundings. Hear from guest speaker David Rives as he shares exciting stories from his adventures in Africa while showcasing the incredible engineering of elephants. Then, learn about the ingenious cold-weather provision God built into caribou to help them nourish and protect their young. |
| 11:30 a.m. | Workshop | The Engineered Biology of Cavefish | Dr. Michael Boyle | Building B Classroom | Join ICR's molecular biologist, Dr. Michael Boyle, for an immersive, hands-on microscope workshop exploring the engineered biology of cavefish. Participants will have the opportunity to view live larvae (baby fish) under microscopes and learn more about the microscopic adaptations of blind cavefish. Audience level: ages 8 and up. |
| 1:00 p.m. | Presentation | Exploring God's Design Through Creature Features | David Rives | Founder's Hall | Learn about the incredible traits God has uniquely engineered into animals through our interactive Creature Feature session. During this live animal program, David Rives will demonstrate how an Arctic Hare, Red Iguana, and Fennec Fox are each uniquely designed by our magnificent Creator, the Lord Jesus Christ. |
| 2:00 p.m. | Workshop | Amazing Animal Eyes | Rebecca Schumacher | Building A Classroom | Join an interactive workshop through the exploration of animal eyes! Discover how animals' eyes are an amazing example of precise engineering that meet each creature's unique requirements! Audience level: ages 5 and up. |
*Schedule subject to change. Please check back periodically for updates.
Location:
ICR Discovery Center
1830 Royal Lane
Dallas, TX 75229
For more information, please email discover@icr.org or call 800.743.6374.