Orlando Science Center will open a new ‘Life’ exhibit this week

Orlando Science Center opens Life exhibit this week Guests can visit the Life exhibit on Thursday, Apr. 10 for hands-on learning experiences. (Orlando Science Center /Orlando Science Center)

By Brittany Caldwell

ORLANDO, Fla. — The largest and most complex exhibit at the Orlando Science Center is opening to the public this week.

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Guests can visit the Life exhibit on Thursday, Apr. 10 for hands-on learning experiences.

The nature and conservation area tells the story of Earth from the animals’ point of view.

Animals and immersive habitats include a sloth, tamarin monkeys, sharks and alligators.

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There will be three world environments: ocean, rainforest and swamp.

The exhibit will also show guests how they can make a positive impact on the environment around them.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, the Board of County Commissioners and the Orange County tourism community helped fund the new exhibit.

Orlando Science Center opens Life exhibit this week Guests can visit the Life exhibit on Thursday, Apr. 10 for hands-on learning experiences. (Orlando Science Center /Orlando Science Center)

Orlando Science Center opens Life exhibit this week Guests can visit the Life exhibit on Thursday, Apr. 10 for hands-on learning experiences. (Orlando Science Center /Orlando Science Center)

Orlando Science Center opens Life exhibit this week Guests can visit the Life exhibit on Thursday, Apr. 10 for hands-on learning experiences. (Orlando Science Center /Orlando Science Center)

Orlando Science Center opens Life exhibit this week Guests can visit the Life exhibit on Thursday, Apr. 10 for hands-on learning experiences. (Orlando Science Center /Orlando Science Center)

Orlando Science Center opens Life exhibit this week Guests can visit the Life exhibit on Thursday, Apr. 10 for hands-on learning experiences. (Orlando Science Center /Orlando Science Center)

Orlando Science Center opens Life exhibit this week Guests can visit the Life exhibit on Thursday, Apr. 10 for hands-on learning experiences. (Orlando Science Center /Orlando Science Center)

Orlando Science Center opens Life exhibit this week Guests can visit the Life exhibit on Thursday, Apr. 10 for hands-on learning experiences. (Orlando Science Center /Orlando Science Center)

Orlando Science Center opens Life exhibit this week Guests can visit the Life exhibit on Thursday, Apr. 10 for hands-on learning experiences. (Orlando Science Center /Orlando Science Center)

Orlando Science Center opens Life exhibit this week Guests can visit the Life exhibit on Thursday, Apr. 10 for hands-on learning experiences. (Orlando Science Center /Orlando Science Center)

Orlando Science Center opens Life exhibit this week Guests can visit the Life exhibit on Thursday, Apr. 10 for hands-on learning experiences. (Orlando Science Center /Orlando Science Center)

Orlando Science Center opens Life exhibit this week Guests can visit the Life exhibit on Thursday, Apr. 10 for hands-on learning experiences. (Orlando Science Center /Orlando Science Center)

Orlando Science Center opens Life exhibit this week Guests can visit the Life exhibit on Thursday, Apr. 10 for hands-on learning experiences. (Orlando Science Center /Orlando Science Center)

Orlando Science Center opens Life exhibit this week Guests can visit the Life exhibit on Thursday, Apr. 10 for hands-on learning experiences. (Orlando Science Center /Orlando Science Center)

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