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The Montreal Biodome, located in the Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighbourhood of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, is a unique facility that allows visitors to explore replicas of four different ecosystems found in the Americas.
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Located in the Olympic Park, the Biodome is a combination of a zoo, an aquarium, a botanical garden and so much more. It also features various interactive activities for children of all ages. The Ecosystems of the Americas. The Montreal Biodome recreates some of the most beautiful ecosystems in the Americas. These ecosystems include:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Sunday. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. An oasis in the heart of the city of Montréal, the Biodôme offers an immersive visit through five ecosystems of the Americas where animals and plants can be observed. It is one of the few places in the world to reproduce so faithfully the complexity of the natural ...
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- 4777 Pierre de-Coubertin Ave Metro Viau, Montreal, H1V 1B3
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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 ...
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.
Attractions near Biodome de Montreal: (0.10 km) Planetarium Rio Tinto Alcan (0.23 km) The Montreal Tower / La Tour de Montreal (0.20 km) Cinema Starcite Montreal (0.20 km) Centre Pierre Charbonneau (0.41 km) Olympic Park (Parc olympique) View all attractions near Biodome de Montreal on Tripadvisor
