Dogs! A Science Tail opens this Saturday, March 16 at California Science Center in Los Angeles. They’re cuddly. They’re smart. We treat them like part of the family. From lovable companions to loyal protectors, dogs live and work alongside us. They can rescue us from peril, sniff out danger, or provide help to people in need. Through engaging and fun hands-on exhibits, explore the science behind the bond between humans and dogs. Find out how humans and dogs are both wired for social connection, which made it possible for dogs to nuzzle their way into human society and into our hearts. Discover dogs’ amazing senses and grab the chance to see, hear, smell, and act like a dog. And enjoy the daily live demonstrations of working dogs in action, subject to availability.
Dogs! A Science Tail exhibit highlights include:
Superpower Dogs 3D
Join an immersive IMAX adventure to experience the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most amazing dogs. In this inspiring true story, our best friends are also real-life superheroes. Journey around the globe to meet remarkable dogs who save lives and discover the powerful bond they share with their human partners. Follow ‘Halo’, a rookie puppy training to join one of the most elite disaster response teams in America. Meet ‘Henry’, an avalanche rescue expert in the Canadian Rockies, ‘Reef’, a Newfoundland lifeguard with the Italian coastguard, ‘Ricochet’, a Californian surf legend helping people with special needs, and the Bloodhound brothers, ‘Tipper and Tony’, who are leading the fight to save endangered species in Africa. As we discover the incredible abilities of dogs and the astonishing science behind their superpowers, we’ll never look at our best friends the same way again!
Demonstration Space
See dogs’ amazing abilities up close through demonstrations by community partners and their rescue dogs, service dogs, and companion dogs. Between demonstrations, romp on equipment in the dog park and learn about the importance of play for both humans and dogs. Learn more about the presenters.
Tail as Old as Time
Role-play as an archaeologist and dig up replica fossils to find out if they belong to wolves or dogs. Analyze bones and DNA patterns to see how scientists study dog domestication. And watch an engaging film that relates how dogs evolved from ancient wolves into the lovable and diverse array of canine companions we know today.
Dogs and Humans, Together Forever
Interact with a playful virtual dog. Test your canine pop-culture knowledge in a Jeopardy! game show. Explore jobs for dogs—and jobs humans can do with dogs. Find out the science behind the human/dog bond and see how humans and dogs live and work together.
The Incredible Dog!
Test your running pace against the top speeds of different dog breeds. Experience the world the way dogs do by sniffing out hidden smells. Get inside a dog’s head to see and hear like a dog. Plus, find out how dogs think and communicate with each other—and with us!
Caring for Dogs
Explore the possibilities and responsibilities that come with bringing a dog into your life, and find out how to care for these furry family members. Brush and groom model dogs, and learn positive reinforcement training techniques for dogs—by training a human!
Dog Tales
The California Science Center presents Dog Tales, an exhibition featuring original artworks by Norman Rockwell, Charles Schulz, and other artists. The artworks reveal humans’ close and enduring relationship with dogs, relating stories of the important roles dogs play in our lives and what they mean to us. The Dog Tales exhibition will be on display within Dogs: A Science Tail only at the California Science Center. The works of art in this exhibition are on loan from the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Admission to Dog Tales is included with your ticket to Dogs: A Science Tail.
Please note: Humans only! Service dogs that have been individually trained to work or perform tasks for a guest with a disability are welcome, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Pets, comfort animals, emotional support animals, or therapy animals are not allowed, for the safety of the Science Center’s exhibit animals.
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