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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.
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Montreal Biodome. The Montreal Biodome is a facility located at Olympic Park in the Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighbourhood of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, that allows visitors to walk through replicas of four ecosystems found in the Americas. Overview. Map.
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 ...
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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 ...
Aug 17, 2017 · Inside the Montreal Biodome. The Biodome is made up of 5 unique ecosystems. When it first opened 25 years ago, the ecosystem concept was totally new. It’s definitely caught on since then! Start off in the Tropical Rainforest, home to our above-mentioned monkey friends and many other animals that you have to keep your eyes peeled for.
Jun 3, 2019 · The Montreal Biodome is one of four facilities that comprise Space for Life, Canada's largest natural sciences museum complex. The Biodome building houses five ecosystems - mimicking climate and landscape - through which visitors may stroll at leisure: 1. The Tropical Forest features lush vegetation and a steamy climate.