Guided activity

Just like in nature, at the Biodome

Name: Just like in nature, at the Biodome
Start: 2026-09-22
End: 2027-01-03
Location: Biodôme

A small golden-orange monkey sits on a branch among green leaves.

A golden lion tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia) calls from a branch.

Espace pour la vie/Michel Côté

Observing animals in action

Expressing their own natural behaviours is vital for the well-being of animals in human care. Find out how the Biodôme encourages these behaviours. Various techniques are used, such as adding objects and scents to their habitat, making a change to their environment and carrying out special (biomedical) training as prescribed by the veterinarian.

In this guided activity , a science educator will explain the program’s methods and their effects on the animals. You’ll also learn about the animal’s natural history, its interactions with the ecosystem and its living conditions in captivity and in the wild.

Enrichment activities take place at set times throughout the day. Below is the current schedule , also available on our mobile app:

Tropical Rainforest(opens in a new tab)

10:45 a.m. | Golden lion tamarin
11:30 a.m. | Tropical fish
11:45 a.m. | Macaws
2:30 p.m. | Capybara

Gulf of St. Lawrence(opens in a new tab)

11:15 a.m. | Sea ducks (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday)
1:45 p.m. | Fish (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday)

Laurentian Maple Forest(opens in a new tab)

12:15 p.m. | Otters
2:15 p.m. | Raccoon

Services offered at the Biodôme

Families and people with disabilities or specific needs have access to a range of services during their visit to the Biodôme. Explore the services available, from wheelchair loans to changing rooms and lockers, along with other solutions designed to make your visit easier.

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