Environmental forces hold our ecosystems and all living things in balance.
Diverse life evolves and adapts to a dynamic Earth. Explore some of the world’s spectacular ecosystems, including shallow, midwater and deep oceans, the Arctic Tundra, African Savanna, and Tropical Rainforest.

Arctic Tundra
An icy land of extremes bursts to life in the summer.

African Savanna
Animals roam through tall, dry grasses under a hot sun

Tropical Rainforest
Lush, warm rainforests teem with plant and animal life.

Oceans
Vast moving waters give life to our blue planet

Thanks to our generous exhibit sponsors in the Alison K. Bradford Global Journey Gallery:
African Savanna – In Memory of Philip B. Weymouth, Jr.
Giants of the Savanna – In Memory of Preston Lea Spruance
Wildlife in Danger – In Memory of Peter D. Davenport
Oceans: Midwater – In Honor of Leila Saavalainen Steele
Whale of a Tale – M&T Bank and Wilmington Trust

Regional Journey Gallery
Discover Delaware’s natural diversity

Global Journey Gallery
Explore ecosystems around the world

PaleoZone
Who lived in the Mid-Atlantic region during the Cretaceous?

Skylight Atrium
We are all connected

Discovery Gallery
Hands-on science

Nature Nook
For our youngest guests

Special Exhibits
Short-term exhibitions