Soapbox History: Curious Creatures: Discovering the Coatimundi and the Story it Sparked

Name: Soapbox History: Curious Creatures: Discovering the Coatimundi and the Story it Sparked
Start: 2025-11-18T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-18T15:00:00-05:00
Location: 352 S Nova Rd., Daytona Beach, FL, United States, Florida 32114

Schedule

Tue Nov 18 2025 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

352 S Nova Rd., Daytona Beach, FL, United States, Florida 32114 | Daytona Beach, FL

Centuries ago, a mysterious creature appeared in art, journals, and ship logs, only to vanish from common memory. Now, the coatimundi steps back into the spotlight. Join author and animal caretaker Gaston “Trey” King in Root Hall at the Museum of Arts & Sciences as he steps on his soapbox to uncover the artistic, ecological, and historical significance of this overlooked species. Through historical evidence, scientific insight, and a remarkable personal story, Trey reveals how one rescued coati reignited a legacy of discovery, conservation, and wonder.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, as space is limited. If registration is full, please call the Museum at 386-255-0285 to be placed on a waitlist with the potential for another time to be scheduled. Register Online: https://bit.ly/Soapbox_coati
Free for MOAS members, $10.00 for non-members plus the price of museum admission.