MONTREAL, Nov. 20, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Winter has already arrived at the Montréal Space for Life, where there's all-new lineup of fun happening for the whole family. Starting in early December, a tropical heat wave will be hitting the Biodôme, the Insectarium will be a hive of activities and the Botanical Garden will be wrapped up in holiday magic.
Tropical Adventure
From December 22 to February 3, the Biodôme will be presenting Tropical Adventure. Forget the cold outdoors and try to find the animals hiding in the Tropical Forest with the help of a colourful visitor's guide tailored to all ages. Commander Arara, our parrot mascot, will greet you with his legendary verve and his brilliant plumage.
The puppets in the What's That Egg puppet show will enchant our youngest visitors with the intriguing adventure of a mystery egg found in the Tropical Forest. Then kids can have fun pretending to be apprentice veterinarians in the "Beaks and Bandaids" discovery area, where they'll learn how to care for the animals and prepare their food. Next up, visit the Eggs exhibition, for a look at all the different colours and shapes of various bird species' eggs and the nests that hold them.
… and at the Insectarium
The Insectarium will also be hopping from December 7. Drop in and get a look at the new ant farm and the We Are the Insects permanent exhibition. You can see more than 3,000 mounted insect specimens (rainforest insects, horned scarab beetles, birdwing butterflies, giant beetles and more) and various stars of the live collection (walkingsticks, scarabs, scorpions and centipedes). And some new workshops and presentations will let you get to know these creatures with which we share our planet.
Christmas is Knocking at the Door at the Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden is inviting nature lovers to join it from December 7 to January 6 for its traditional Christmas event. For the occasion, specially decorated doors on a variety of unusual themes - some glittery and others rustic or gift-wrapped - open onto unique plant creations. You can admire some amazing topiary and poinsettia walls. And that's not all - the route through the greenhouses is marked with some highly original "green" Christmas ornaments. Every weekend until December 23, choirs will be presenting afternoon concerts in the Main Exhibition Greenhouse. And there's still time to visit the 1000 Days for the Planet Base Camp at the Biodiversity Centre. Drop by and say hi!
On December 7, 8 and 9, the Christmas Fair will be back for the second year. Various exhibitors will be offering food items, plant creations and a host of other original objects. Do your Christmas shopping at this festive event and stop by the sweet canteen, too. The Garden Gift Shop also has lots of affordable Christmas gifts. It's never too early to get started!
Family rate and free admission for children 4 and under.
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SOURCE: Espace pour la vie
Karine Jalbert, Communications Co-ordinator
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Nadine Fortin, Communications Co-ordinator
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