Get ready for a fabulous rendezvous with nature’s finest comedians! FUNNY CREATURES: A Wildly Hair-larious Photo Safari, brought to you by TELUS, is set to open on October 23, 2025. Mark your calendars; you won’t want to miss this laugh fest!
In a delightful twist of fate, the Science Centre and TELUS are celebrating their 25th anniversaries in Québec. What better way to commemorate this milestone than with a showcase of wild animal antics? It’s a perfect pairing—like peanut butter and jelly, or cats and the internet—only this time, it’s cuter and, dare we say, furrier!
MONTRÉAL, Oct. 7, 2025 /CNW/ – The Montréal Science Centre is kicking off a side-splitting edition of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. Aptly named FUNNY CREATURES: A Wildly Hair-larious Photo Safari, the exhibition will open its doors to laughter on October 23, 2025. Bring your best giggles; you’ll need them!
Prepare to be captivated by a stunning collection of 60 photographs, immortalizing animals in their most ridiculous poses. It’s like an Instagram feed for creatures that didn’t get the memo about ‘acting natural.’ From icy pole-dancing penguins to flamboyant fish posing for imaginary photoshoots, we’re set for a tour of ecosystems that won’t just inform, but will also involve some serious snorting.
In partnership with Terra Esplêndida, this exhibition cleverly mirrors an international wildlife photography competition, gathering thousands of new images from around the globe. So while you’re chuckling at a monkey trying to eat its own foot, remember that these snapshots are nudging us to preserve the natural habitats that allow for such antics in the first place. It’s like wildlife therapy—helping you laugh while also making the world a better place!
This year marks a significant turning point, as both the Science Centre and TELUS are proudly donning their silver party hats. With TELUS stepping up as a major partner, the Science Centre is poised to elevate its status to a veritable Disneyland for scholarly shenanigans. After all, what’s better than a day of science dedicated to reminding us how hilarious nature can be?
As if the photo safari wasn’t enough, there’s a new interactive quiz waiting to tickle your fifty-toned funny bone. Test your knowledge of animal sounds, because frankly, who hasn’t wanted to strut their stuff like a peacock while making “rawr” sounds at the same time? Laughter and learning are about to waltz together in the most whimsical of ways!
Cybèle Robichaud, director of the Montréal Science Centre, says it best: “Presenting FUNNY CREATURES is our opportunity to blend fun with an important message about conservation, all while making you laugh so hard that your sides hurt. Plus, with TELUS as a committed partner, science has never been this accessible or amusing for the whole family.”
Nazim Benhadid, Chief Technology Officer at TELUS, echoes this sentiment, emphasizing the commitment to championing science education. After all, who needs a magic wand when you have technology and a sense of humor? Together, they’re preparing the next generation of innovators, one giggle at a time.
Finally, let’s talk about the jewel of our entertainment crown: The Montréal Science Centre! A hub for science-loving adventurers, welcoming more than 600,000 visitors a year, it promises to deliver joy, wonder, and hopefully, a few belly laughs. Its major partners, including TELUS and Amazon Web Services, are there to ensure that instead of scrolling through endless cat memes, you’re experiencing the wildlife in all its quirky glory!
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