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At the Montréal Biodôme, live an immersive experience in 5 ecosystems of the Americas where nearly 200 species of animals and 800 plant species evolve.
Dec 12, 2022 · The Biodôme de Montréal is part of Montréal Space for Life, the largest natural sciences museum complex in Canada. After a two-year overhaul, the Biodôme reopened in 2020 with a revitalized, multisensory, and far more immersive experience taking visitors through the five ecosystems of the Americas. The Biodôme is a comfortable family ...
map view. Celebrate the revamped Biodôme! Come discover 5 of the Americas’ most diverse ecosystems in a completely renewed and grandiose architectural space: • the Tropical Forest, lush and humid, even in the coldest of Montréal’s winters.
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Following the 1976 Montréal Olympics, the Olympic facilities were underused. Pierre Bourque, then director of the Montréal Botanical Garden, wanted to convert the velodrome into a Biodôme, a name that means “house of life.” A scientific team was created to tackle the many technological and conceptual challenges involved in making the museum a reali...
Three words accurately sum up the mission of the Biodôme: education, conservation, and research. Through educational activities, day camps, nature interpretations and publications targeting the general public and school groups, the Biodôme team promotes a collective awareness of the environment. The conservation of plant and animal species is equal...
With over 4,500 animals representing 250 different species and over 1,500 plants from over 500 distinct species, the Biodôme is nothing less than a laboratory that helps researchers to understand how plants and animals interrelate. The humidity (75 per cent) and the temperature (up to 28ºC) in the tropical rainforest are maintained by a glass struc...
Since it was founded, the Biodôme has played a leading role in conserving endangered species and has set itself apart through its innovative facilities. In 1994, it became a participant in the Species Survival Plan, a series of programs supervised by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA). Since then, the Biodôme has housed breeding pairs ...
Apr 7, 2022 · The Biodome is not only one of Montreal’s must-see tourist destinations, it’s also considered one of Canada’s premier attractions. It’s the only place you can discover firsthand all five ...
Aug 26, 2023 · Biodome. The Biodome opens at 9am so ideally you will want to be there for opening. The Metro brings you straight to Station Viau on location. Arriving early means you miss the big tour companies and Summer camps, as they generally start their journey at the point of departure around 9/9:30 am. The ticketing section of the Biodome can be a ...
Renovations began on the building in 1989 and the Biodome was opened in 1992. Each of the four exhibits take up one portion of the Biodome, and visitors are able to see not just flora, but also a variety of animals which are native to the regions represented. A total of 4,500 animals from 250 species call the Montreal Biodome home.
