Memberships\u202f<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 1- What are the different types of membership?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The friends of the Biod\u00f4me sell three types of membership:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Espace pour la vie<\/b> gives you unlimited access to all Espace pour la vie museums for one year, starting from the date of purchase.\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The annual membership to the Biod\u00f4me<\/b> gives you unlimited access to the Biod\u00f4me for one year, starting from the date of purchase.\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The program membership<\/b> allows people who previously bought a Espace pour la vie passport at another selling point to have access to the Friends\u202fof the Biod\u00f4me\u2019s exclusive activities, in addition to using the Biod\u00f4me and the Plan\u00e9tarium\u2019s lockers for free.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n All three memberships also offer you:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For more details.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n *With prior reservation\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2- What are the memberships\u2019 advantages?\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Buying a membership or a Espace pour la vie Passport, in addition to an unlimited access to the museum(s), (depending on the types of membership you choose), also includes:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For more details.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 3- Is it possible to buy my Espace pour la vie passport with the Friends of the Biod\u00f4me?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Indeed, it is possible to buy your Espace pour la vie Passport with the Friends of the Biod\u00f4me, either at our counter, located at the Biod\u00f4me, or on our website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When you buy your Espace pour la vie passport with the Friends of the Biod\u00f4me, you automatically become a member of our organization and benefit from multiple additional privileges for the same price!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For more details.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 4- What differentiates the Friends of the Biod\u00f4me from Espace pour la vie\/Biod\u00f4me?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Friends of the Biod\u00f4me is a non-profit organization who supports the Biod\u00f4me in its mission. We sell annual memberships as well as the Espace pour la vie Passport, we manage multiple projects for the Biod\u00f4me (notably the Espace pour la vie summer camps) and we also finance Biod\u00f4me\u2019s various research and conservation projects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To learn more about us.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Espace pour la vie is the entity overseeing the following museums:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To learn more about Espace pour la vie and their mission.\u202f<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 5- Can I change the names of the people associated to my membership\/passport?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>This membership is non-transferable. It is not possible to change the name of the people registered at the time of purchase. However, it will be possible to do so once you renew your membership.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 6- What is a program membership?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A program membership gives you the privileges of being a member of the Friends of the Biod\u00f4me without paying for the access to the Biod\u00f4me.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This type of membership is mostly for people who bought their Espace pour la vie Passport with either Espace pour la vie or another Friends society but would still enjoy our members\u2019 privileges. Watch out! Access fees to the Biod\u00f4me may be required if the activity takes place inside the ecosystems and the program membership\u2019s owner does not have a Espace pour la vie Passport.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Friends of the Biod\u00f4me is the only society, partners with Espace pour la vie, offering this type of product.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 7- Does my Friends of the Biod\u00f4me\u2019s membership include the advantages of other Friends Society (Friends of the Garden, Friends of the Insectarium, Friends of the Plan\u00e9tarium)?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n No. Our memberships only include the advantages of the Friends of the Biod\u00f4me\u2019s members.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 8- What is my Friends of the Biod\u00f4me card useful for?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Your Friends of the Biod\u00f4me membership card will need to be presented at the entrance of the Biod\u00f4me when you reserve your tickets via the exclusive link sent to our members. This card allows us to confirm the payment and the validity of your membership.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Concerning the free use of the lockers, it is with this card that one of our employees will validate your membership and reimburse you the payment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You can also benefit from discounts at the gift shops and the restaurants by showing your Friends of the Biod\u00f4me card when you pay.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 9- Why are the membership cards virtual?\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Offering a virtual card allows us to be environmentally friendlier by reducing the printing of plastic cards. It also makes it easier for us to directly add an expiration date on your card, and it lightens your wallet. \ud83d\ude09\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 10- Is it possible to get a physical membership card?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n No, it’s not.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 11- How can I renew my Friends of the Biod\u00f4me membership?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To renew your Espace pour la vie Passport online, click <\/span>here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n To renew your regular subscription to the Biod\u00f4me, log in your <\/span>online account<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n You can also do so by going to our counter, located in the Biod\u00f4me\u2019s lobby.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 12- How can I add people to my current membership?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It is not possible to add more members to your family membership or modify the names already registered if the membership is full.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n However, if a spot for adult or child was left empty at the time of purchase, you can send us an email, clearly explaining your request: <\/span>lesamisdubiodome@montreal.ca.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 13- What is my Friends of the Biod\u00f4me account useful for?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Your online account will be useful to renew your membership.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Programming<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 1- Why does our programming activities have limited places?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We are required to respect the places where the activities take place\u2019s maximum capacity. Unfortunately, the lack of employees also affects our ability to reproduce our activities. However, we are currently working on raising our programming activities\u2019 maximum capacity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Good to know: the Friends of the Biod\u00f4me organizes virtual activities every year, which allow us to welcome a maximum of participants!<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 2- Are the programming activities only for young children?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n No, we try to diversify our activities as much as possible. It is important to check the recommended or required age for certain activities. Every year, two conferences are offered to our members. Also, when possible, activities may be offered to multiple age groups.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202fVisiting the Biod\u00f4me<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 1- Do I need to reserve a time sloth before visiting the Biod\u00f4me?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It is strongly recommended to reserve your tickets in advance online.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/espacepourlavie.ca\/en\/faq<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 2- Why is it necessary to reserve a time sloth before visiting the Biod\u00f4me (or another Espace pour la vie museum)?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The online reservations allow you to avoid lines at the museum in addition to ensuring a more pleasant visit in terms of crowdedness. They also avoid you coming all the way there only to learn that there are no more places available for the day (when very crowded)!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 3- What is the best way to get to the Biod\u00f4me?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/espacepourlavie.ca\/en\/access\/biodome<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 4- Is there a restaurant at the Biod\u00f4me?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Yes.<\/span> https:\/\/espacepourlavie.ca\/en\/dining-areas<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 5- Is there a gift shop at the Biod\u00f4me?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Yes.<\/span> https:\/\/espacepourlavie.ca\/en\/gift-shops<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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