Hightail it into Orlando Science Center for a paw-some new Summer exhibit - Dogs! A Science Tail

Dogs have long been referred to as a human’s best friend, but now, experience for yourself the extraordinary way that dogs see, hear, and smell the world around them.

In a new summer exhibition Dogs! A Science Tail presented by Orlando Health, visitors to Orlando Science Center can learn first-hand what makes this unique bond between us and our canine companions one of the most successful interspecies partnerships of all time.

Dogs! A Science Tail opens to the public at noon on May 27, and will run through until September 4, 2023.

Visitors will have a ball sniffing out hidden smells, testing out the speed of their own zoomies against different breeds, and getting inside a dog’s head to see and hear how they do. The love between people and puppies is a tail as old as time! Guests are invited to step into the role of bark-eologist and dig into the history of our fur-ever friends.

Excavate replica fossils to find out whether they belonged to dogs or wolves, analyze bones and DNA patterns to see how scientists study dog domestication, and see how wolves evolved into the diverse doggos we know and love today. With over a dozen different interactive exhibit pieces, Dogs! A Science Tail explores the science behind where dogs came from, how dogs experience the world, what makes our bond so special, and how to care for dogs.

From service dogs who help their humans better function in the world around us, to the super sniffers who help researchers and rescue teams save lives, dogs aren’t just our friends and pets, they have paws-itively changed the world as we know it!

Dogs! A Science Tail is included in admission to Orlando Science Center, which is FREE for members, $24 for adults, $22 for seniors and students, and $18 for youth (ages 2 – 11).

Tickets include access to all four floors of exhibits, giant-screen and 3D educational films, and live programming.

SCIENCE FOR ALL – General Admission Access Program: If you have an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) or WIC card with a State-issued photo ID matching the name and state as the card, you qualify for a $3 admission per person for up to six individuals.

To become a member for unlimited access to Orlando Science Center all year long, discounts to camps, and special member-only events, visit www.osc.org/membership or call 407.514.2158.

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