ONE CENTRAL THEME: URBAN WILDLIFE
Do you know what to do if you see a raccoon in your backyard or a snake in a swimming pool? Come join us for our bilingual educational presentations, every day except the first Sunday of the month.
- 10 a.m. Coyotes
- 11 a.m. Common Ravens (at their living space near the River Otter)
- 1 p.m. Raccoons
- 2 p.m. Red Foxes
- 3 p.m. Reptiles or birds of prey (in the presentation area outside, near the Zootique)
Free activity - included in the admission price - no reservation required
COME CHECK OUT OUR EDUCATIONAL PODS AND CHAT WITH OUR NATURALIST GUIDES!
New this year, will you have the chance to learn even more from our naturalist guides? On site, along the pathways or directly in the educational pods, anyone can ask them questions about the animals or the zoo!
Free activity - included in the admission price - no reservation required
WANT AN EVEN GREATER EXPERIENCE? BOOK A GUIDED TOUR!
Also new this summer, on selected Saturdays and Sundays, the Ecomuseum Zoo offers a 45-minute guided tour to learn all about some of our animal ambassadors! With a small group, our guide will share their 1001 tidbits about the zoo on a tour that's sure to amaze!
- Saturday 11:00 am in French --> July 1, July 8, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19
- Saturday 1:30 pm in English --> July 1, July 8, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19
- Sunday 11:00 am in English ---> July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 13, August 20
- Sunday 1:30 pm in French ---> July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 13, August 20
Paid activity - reservations required via the online ticketing service or directly at the zoo, subject to availability
THE GREAT SUMMER GAME: ZOO BINGO!
To make your visit even more fun while learning fun facts about the residents, play "Zoo Bingo" all summer long on the back of the site map! Fill in an entire line with your answers for a chance to win one of the Zootique's product baskets (one prize to be won per week, value $75). Don't forget to return your map at the end of your visit to the dedicated recycling box.
Free activity - included in the admission price - no reservation required.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
The Ecomuseum Zoo offers activities related to urban wildlife on certain days (documentary, animation, presentation, workshop.... Details will soon be available in our calendar here.
Here are the first dates to mark in your agendas!
The Biodiversity Fresk - Saturday, July 1st During a short, fun and collaborative workshop, learn how a balanced ecosystem can be disrupted by human activities, then discover the concrete consequences. In partnership with La Fresque de la biodiversité Québec.
Documentary "Montréal sauvage" - Sunday, July 9th Admire the little-known and rare animals that live in Montreal thanks to William Kraushaar's documentary, which will be screened throughout the day, while you enjoy some popcorn! Come and chat about urbain wildlife at 11am with the director and one of our zoologist!
Canadian Wildlife Federation - Sunday, July 9th The Canadian Wildlife Federation’s mission is to conserve and inspire the conservation of Canada’s wildlife and habitats for the use and enjoyment of all. Discuss with their team at our educational pod!
The Biodiversity Fresk - Saturday, July 22nd During a short, fun and collaborative workshop, learn how a balanced ecosystem can be disrupted by human activities, then discover the concrete consequences. In partnership with La Fresque de la biodiversité Québec.
Le Nichoir - Sunday, July 30st Discover Le Nichoir wild bird rehabilitation center. Le Nichoir receives around 2,500 wild birds from across the province for rehabilitation and release back into the wild. Talk to a biologist from Le Nichoir to learn more about rehabilitating wild birds and how you can contribute to their conservation.
The Biodiversity Fresk - Saturday, August 5th During a short, fun and collaborative workshop, learn how a balanced ecosystem can be disrupted by human activities, then discover the concrete consequences. In partnership with La Fresque de la biodiversité Québec.
Parks Canada - Monday, August 7th Participate in the "Wildlife Tracks" activity of Parks Canada to learn more about Quebec's mammals!
Parks Canada - Monday, August 14th Participate in the "Wildlife Tracks" activity of Parks Canada to learn more about Quebec's mammals!
Parks Canada - Tuesday, August 22nd Participate in the "Wildlife Tracks" activity of Parks Canada to learn more about Quebec's mammals!
GAME Allô Ruisseaux - Saturday, September 2nd Come and discover the streams of the West Island of Montreal and their history!
Free activities - included in the admission price - no reservation required.
EXPERIENCE+
Want to put yourself in the shoes of a zookeeper or a zoologist of the Ecomuseum Zoo? Don't miss the "Breakfast with the animals" and "Zookeeper for a day" activities. All dates and details are in our calendar here.
Paid activity - reservations required via the online ticketing service via our calendar of activities or directly at the zoo, subject to availability.th
