Discovery Place
Carla Katz has extensive experience in educational and experiential roles within the museum and zoological sectors. Currently serving as Manager of Museum Experiences at Discovery Place since June 2010, Carla has also held positions as Coordinator of Early Childhood and Educator during this tenure. Prior experience includes working as a Zoologist at Maymont and as a Temporary Keeper at North Carolina Zoological Park. Carla holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology with a focus on Animal Science from North Carolina State University, earned between 2003 and 2006.
Discovery Place
Discovery Place is a private 501c(3) not-for-profit education organization dedicated to inspiring exploration of science and the natural world through extraordinary exhibits and educational programs that inform, challenge and engage audiences of all ages. As one of the leading hands-on science centers in the country, Discovery Place offers visitors the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the basics of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in a fun, interactive and informal setting. Discovery Place, Inc. owns and operates Discovery Place Science, Discovery Place Nature, Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville and Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham. Discovery Place Science in Uptown is home to the Accenture IMAX Dome Theatre.