Royal Saskatchewan Museum Launches Live Snakes Exhibit

Released on May 20, 2016

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.

Opening May 20, 2016, 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.

“Snakes Alive, featuring live snakes, is an exciting and educational exhibit that I encourage everyone to visit,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Mark Docherty said.  “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 is featuring a variety of snake-themed, family-friendly activities on May 20 from 1:30 to 4 p.m.  People engage 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 ability to connect people to nature creates appreciation for the health and care of the environment.

The RSM, located at 2445 Albert Street, is open daily from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.  Visit www.royalsaskmuseum.ca or call 306-787-2815.  Admission is by donation.

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For more information, contact:

Jill Sveinson
Parks, Culture and Sport
Regina
Phone: 306-787-5781
Email: jill.sveinson@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-527-8152