Ice Age in the Wild brought prehistoric giants to the Wildflower Center from May 9 through Aug. 15, 2026. Visitors traveled back in time to meet 15 gigantic mammals, including a 17,500-pound woolly mammoth, throughout our gardens.
After thousands of years since these massive creatures roamed the earth, the exhibit offered a glimpse into the Ice Age and the animals that once called this world home.
Ice Age in the Wild is now closed. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this prehistoric adventure!
Ice Age in the Wild brought prehistoric giants to the Wildflower Center from May 9 through Aug. 15, 2026. Visitors traveled back in time to meet 15 gigantic mammals, including a 17,500-pound woolly mammoth, throughout our gardens.
After thousands of years since these massive creatures roamed the earth, the exhibit offered a glimpse into the Ice Age and the animals that once called this world home.
Ice Age in the Wild is now closed. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this prehistoric adventure!
May 9 – August 15, 2026
Included with general admission. Free for members. Not a member? Join today!
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FEATURED CREATURES
As you embark on your adventure, be on the lookout for these creatures of the Ice Age:
Woolly Rhinoceros
A shaggy giant built for cold climates, with a massive horn used for defense and digging through snow.
Teratornis
A prehistoric bird with a wingspan of up to 12 feet. Imagine that shadow passing overhead!
Smilodon
Better known as the saber-toothed cat, this powerful predator used its long teeth to take down large prey.
Woolly Mammoth
Towering and iconic, this 17,500-pound giant roamed ancient grasslands in search of food.
Giant Cheetah
Larger than today’s cheetahs, but likely built more for power than speed.
Megatherium
A massive ground sloth that could stand tall to reach leaves high in the trees.
Giant Lemur
Native to Madagascar, this tree-dwelling primate used its limbs to climb and navigate the canopy.
Irish Elk
Known for its enormous antlers, some spanning up to 12 feet across.
Dire Wolf
A powerful pack hunter that roamed Ice Age landscapes in search of large prey.
Josephoartigasia
A giant rodent, similar to a capybara, but the size of a bear.
Glyptodon
A heavily armored relative of the armadillo, protected by a shell-like dome.
FEATURED CREATURES
As you embark on your adventure, be on the lookout for these creatures of the Ice Age:
Woolly Rhinoceros
A shaggy giant built for cold climates, with a massive horn used for defense and digging through snow.
Teratornis
A prehistoric bird with a wingspan of up to 12 feet. Imagine that shadow passing overhead!
Smilodon
Better known as the saber-toothed cat, this powerful predator used its long teeth to take down large prey.
Woolly Mammoth
Towering and iconic, this 17,500-pound giant roamed ancient grasslands in search of food.
Giant Cheetah
Larger than today’s cheetahs, but likely built more for power than speed.
Megatherium
A massive ground sloth that could stand tall to reach leaves high in the trees.
Giant Lemur
Native to Madagascar, this tree-dwelling primate used its limbs to climb and navigate the canopy.
Irish Elk
Known for its enormous antlers, some spanning up to 12 feet across.
Dire Wolf
A powerful pack hunter that roamed Ice Age landscapes in search of large prey.
Josephoartigasia
A giant rodent, similar to a capybara, but the size of a bear.
Glyptodon
A heavily armored relative of the armadillo, protected by a shell-like dome.
FIELD STUDY GUIDE
Parents and visitors with young children: Enhance your experience by bringing along this printable guide, designed to foster engagement with each species featured in our exhibition.