Sniff out the science behind our puppy love! Let curiosity be your guide and discover life from a dog’s point of view in Dogs! A Science Tail, a richly interactive exhibition for humans, opening Friday, November 8 at Great Lakes Science Center. Experience the extraordinary way a dog sees, hears and smells the world through fun and unique hands-on exhibits, and uncover the science of our enduring bond.
From lovable companions to loyal protectors, dogs have evolved over thousands of years from ancient wolves into the cuddly canines that live and work alongside us today. They can rescue us from peril, provide help to people in need, or offer a furry shoulder to lean on. Dig deeper into these incredible animals and how they communicate with each other – and with us!
Explore how science is helping us better understand our tail-wagging companions and what makes our relationship one of the most successful interspecies partnerships of all time. Train a virtual dog to heed your commands, clock your running speed against the world’s fastest dogs, and unearth replica fossils of wolves and dogs to reveal their surprising similarities. Guests will also enjoy walking an invisible dog through a neighborhood maze, listening to hidden sounds that dogs can hear but humans can’t, playing a special game of “pup culture” Jeopardy, and exploring the various careers that involve these intelligent animals.
Be sure to record your own story of a special dog and proudly share your puppy pictures in the exhibition photo gallery.
Don’t miss this chance to discover how dogs have nuzzled their way into human society and into our hearts to become our loyal sidekicks and life-saving heroes. You will never look at dogs the same way again!
To complement the exhibit, the Science Center will feature the highly-anticipated return of the documentary film “Superpower Dogs,” narrated by Chris Evans. This returning favorite takes audiences on an immersive adventure in the Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater to experience the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most amazing dogs, opening November 8!
Dogs! A Science Tail was created and developed by the California ScienceCenter with support from Annenberg Foundation and Wallis Annenberg PetSpace. PetSmart Charities®, the leading funder of animal welfare in North America, is sponsoring the national tour.