Orbits Curiosity Zone
Orbits Curiosity Zone
Blast off into an out-of-this-world adventure!
The Orbits Curiosity Zone is an interactive exhibit hall created for budding scientists, marking Northern Arizona’s first children’s hands-on science exhibit. Vibrant and engaging displays blend fun with learning as kids explore the wonders of the cosmos, led by the charming alien mascots, Marzee and Pluie. Interactive features like the Rocket Launcher, where kids can custom-build and launch their own rockets, are designed to deliver an exciting, hands-on learning experience packed with discovery and fun!
Location: Astronomy Discovery Center
Inside the Exhibit
Marzee’s Playground
Designed just for our tiniest explorers, this cozy play area is perfect for children up to age two. With textured surfaces, shape-sorting activities, mirrors, and soft toys, it sparks early discovery and encourages natural curiosity in a safe, sensory-rich environment.
Pluie’s Place
Need a moment to recharge? When kids are ready for a break from the action, they can unwind in this calm corner of the gallery with astronomy-themed puzzles, light-inspired games, and a selection of space books perfect for curious minds and quiet moments.
Space Station Climber
Blast off into adventure! This custom-designed climber invites kids to role-play as space travelers, exploring the galaxy from inside their very own spacecraft. With two separate sections tailored for different age groups, every young explorer can enjoy a safe, age-appropriate mission to the stars.
Rocket Launcher
Ready, set, launch! In the Orbits Curiosity Zone, kids can build their own foam rocket and launch it from a gantry toward a distant target. Whether they’re experimenting with flight and aerodynamics or just having a blast watching it soar, this hands-on activity inspires curiosity, creativity, and a love of science.
Cloud Simulator
Get hands-on with pressure and clouds! At this interactive table, kids can press on a built-in diaphragm to release bursts of vapor, exploring how different amounts of pressure create different effects. It’s a fun, visual way to experiment with cause and effect—and to make a little cloud magic of their own.
Wind Tunnel
What makes things fly—or fall? Kids can design their own flying contraptions using a variety of materials, then test them in a vertical wind tube to see how gravity and force affect their creations. It’s an open-ended experiment in motion, imagination, and scientific discovery.
