Snakes Alive, a new temporary exhibit at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM), features all nine species of snakes naturally found in Saskatchewan.
The focus of this live exhibit is to entertain and inspire a deeper understanding of nature by featuring the intricate beauty of wildlife found right in our own province.
Visitors to the exhibit will have the opportunity to see Canada’s largest and Canada’s smallest species of snake, as well as the venomous Prairie Rattlesnake. The exhibit officially opened on May 20.
“Snakes Alive, featuring live snakes, is an exciting and educational exhibit that I encourage everyone to visit,” said Mark Docherty, Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport. “Through new and engaging exhibits like this one, the RSM contributes to the vibrant quality of life we enjoy here in our growing province.”
Visitors to Snakes Alive will learn about some of the more fascinating aspects of snake biology and the snake research that the RSM’s scientists are currently conducting in Saskatchewan.
The public will further their understanding of the importance of wildlife conservation and will be able to contribute their snake observations to the provincial snake database. Additionally, the exhibit will feature interactive activities including live snake programming.
The RSM featured a variety of snake-themed, family-friendly activities on May 20. People engaged in the outdoor world in many ways and venues such as natural history museums serve as a source of inspiration to many urban Canadians.
The Royal Saskatchewan Museum, located at 2445 Albert Street, is open daily from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Visit www.royalsaskmuseum.ca. Admission is by donation.
