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Description: zoo in Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Categories: tourism and tourist attraction; Location: Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Montreal, Urban agglomeration of Montreal, Southwestern Quebec, Quebec, Canada, North America; View on OpenStreetMap
- Exotic Animals and Plants
- The Challenge of Deforestation Explained
- Conservation at The Montréal Biodôme
- A Few Facts and Figures
Well sheltered from the elements inside the Montréal Biodôme and its tropical forest ecosystem, the landscape conjures a valley of limestone rocks carved out by a river thousands of years ago. Today, a simple stream flows down to a marsh. Hundreds of fish, including piranhas, poison dart frogs that are tiny and colourful, and reptiles such as anaco...
Tropical rainforests contain extraordinary biological riches yet are highly vulnerable. The ecosystem of the Biodôme Rainforest is therefore meant to be a symbol, a wake-up call of sorts, for the survival of these magnificent but fragile foreststhreatened, in particular, by deforestation. The tropical rainforests of America, Africa and Asia occupy ...
Behind the walls of the Biodôme, the teams have acquired an expertise that allows them, along with various collaborators, to become actively involved in the conservation of certain species. Among other things, they are involved in a conservation program on the golden lion tamarin (a primate) and the golden Panama frog, as well as in a study of the ...
The rainforest ecosystem occupies an area of 2,600 sq. m.With its hundreds of plants and animals, it is the largest ecosystem in the Montréal Biodôme.To reproduce as closely as possible the natural environment of this ecosystem, artificial lighting makes it possible to adjust the length of the day and the intensity of light in order to mimic tha...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.
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The appearance of the Laurentian Forest varies widely with the seasons, with special habitats for lynx, otters and around 350 bats. The Biodôme is wildly popular, so try to visit during the week, avoiding the middle of the day if possible. Plan two hours to do it justice. You can bring a packed lunch for the picnic tables or dine in the cafeteria.
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 ...
Feb 7, 2013 · The Biodome in Montréal houses thousands of plants and animals representative of the ecosystems of the Americas. (courtesy Canadian Tourism Commission) Opened in 1992 and located in the former Olympic velodrome, the Montréal Biodôme is part of the “Space for Life” network, which includes Montréal ’s Insectarium, Planetarium and ...
Jan 1, 2024 · Location: Montreal Biodome. The Biodome is a must-see attraction for your first trip to Montreal. This one-of-a-kind immersive nature museum has a unique concept offering visitors a fun, fascinating way to discover the animal and plant life of four of the most beautiful ecosystems in the Americas.
