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Into America’s Wild

Journey through some of the most beautiful but little-known landscapes of North America.

Showing Daily at 3 p.m.

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Great Bear Rainforest

Journey to a land of grizzlies, coastal wolves, sea otters and the all-white spirit bear — the rarest bear on earth!
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Volcanoes - The Fires of Creation

Discover molten worlds and exploding craters in this adrenaline-filled, immersive experience.
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Antarctica

Discover the remote and hostile, beautiful and awe-inspiring continent at the bottom of the world.

Special Showing on April 22

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Great White Shark
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Great White Shark

Uncover the secret lives of these creatures that pre-date dinosaurs.

Returning in May

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Dinosaurs Alive

See the earliest creatures of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous in this captivating adventure of science and discovery.
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National Parks Adventure

​Journey alongside modern-day explorers into America’s most beautiful places.
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Superpower Dogs

Experience the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most amazing dogs.
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Dream Big

Follow the inspirational stories of people who dared to dream, making the impossible possible with STEM!
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