Summer programming: fascinating local wildlife!

 Québec’s wild habitats harbor fascinating and little known species. At the Ecomuseum zoo, in addition to crossing paths with popular animals such as the Canada Lynx or the Bald Eagle, families may meet an Opossum, a Fisher or even Flying Squirrels. These animals live around us and share our environment, but we often don’t even know of their existence. One must see to believe! 

 The summer program will facilitate wondrous encounters with the animal ambassadors of the zoo. Each day, special presentations will be scheduled to enrich the visitors’ experience: will they dare touch the Black-Rat Snake? Will they get the perfect photo of the Grey Wolf in action? Remains to be seen!

Presentation schedule from July 1st to August 28th, 2016 :

Monday to Friday:  11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday:  10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Throughout the visit of the Ecomuseum Zoo, guests will explore a natural and cozy environment.  Along each of the pathways, they will meet very special animal ambassadors: injured, orphaned or born under professional human care, each has found a permanent home at the zoo. Our experts will be there to inform young and old about the extraordinary individuals we’ve welcomed in our care.

A great way to spend the day learning about our local wildlife.

New in 2016 : wild challenges for kids!

 New for the summer of 2016, the Ecomuseum Zoo wants to put your kids to the test: a play area has been added to the grounds to challenge and test their skills as we compare to those of the animals that surround us. Will they be just as agile as the Fisher as they climb? Will they jump as far as the Canada Lynx? Can they balance gracefully like a bird of prey?

For children aged 2 to 10. Opening foreseen for July 2016.

About the Ecomuseum Zoo

The one and only exterior zoo on the island of Montreal, the Ecomuseum Zoo has been offering its visitors a unique and natural experience for now 26 years. Open to the public for the first time in 1988, it is operated by the Saint-Lawrence Valley Natural History Society, a not-for-profit organization with a mission centered on education, research and applied conservation. The Ecomuseum Zoo offers to the public the possibility to share intimate glimpses into the lives of more than 115 species of live animals native to Québec’s Saint-Lawrence Valley. The Ecomuseum Zoo is open 364 days per year, allowing visitors to enjoy the beauty of its 11 hectare site. The Ecomuseum zoo is accredited by Canada’s Accredited zoos and aquariums (CAZA-AZAC). For more information, visit www.zooecomuseum.ca