| Venture into the world’s largest rainforest and discover the hidden wonders of one of the most mysterious places on earth at the California Science Center, hosting the North American premiere of the international touring exhibition, Amazônia. Combining more than 200 photographs of the Amazon's indigenous peoples and large-scale rich landscapes with a breathtakingly immersive soundscape, the exhibit provides an opportunity to experience the Amazon rainforest like never before. This afternoon, we’ll meet some of the region's most captivating animals while watching the newest IMAX film, Amazon Adventure 3D, on a 7-story screen. Filmed on location in the lush Amazon region, Amazon Adventure 3D is a compelling detective story of peril, perseverance and, ultimately, success. The film tells the epic, true story of explorer Henry Walter Bates' fascinating 11-year journey through the visually stunning and biodiverse Amazon rainforest as a young man who risks his life for science in the 1850's. Join Henry Bates as he unearths clues leading to his major discovery of the phenomenon of mimicry – the act of certain animals adopting the appearance and characteristics of other animals or inanimate objects to deceive predators and gain an advantage to survive. Enjoy an included boxed lunch and time at leisure to browse the Science Center’s permanent exhibits including the Space Shuttle Endeavour. |