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The Robot Zoo at Science World 2026
Take a walk on the wild side with The Robot Zoo, presented by White Spot Restaurants. This exhibition explores the engineering and biomechanics behind some of nature's most fascinating creatures through larger-than-life animatronics. It is designed for visitors of all ages and runs at Science World from October 9, 2026 to April 4, 2027, so there are months of chances to see it.
- When: October 9, 2026 – April 4, 2027 | Opening day: members 9:30 AM, public 12:00 PM
- Where: Science World, Vancouver, BC
- Cost: Ticketed. See the ticket link below.
- Hosted by: Science World
- Tickets: Buy The Robot Zoo tickets
- Website: The Robot Zoo at Science World
Eight Robotic Animals
Each of the eight robotic animals is engineered to mimic real animal behaviour. Look for a platypus swimming the breaststroke, a squid hunting a struggling fish, and a grasshopper jumping with explosive power. Built from repurposed household and industrial materials, the animals turn biology into familiar machinery: muscles become pistons, intestines become filtering pipes, and brains become computers.
Interactive Exhibits
More than a dozen hands-on exhibits reveal how animal bodies work, including:
Swat the Fly
Put your reaction time to the test and see whether you can react faster than a fly.
Tongue Gun
Control an arcade-inspired chameleon head and try to hit buzzy prey with its tongue, with as much speed and precision as the real thing.
Sticky Feet
Learn how flies walk on walls, with a Spider-Man-like ability to stick.
Jet Propelled
Race three friends in a carnival-style pumping game to discover how giant squids propel themselves.
