Museum of Science and Industry

NEW OMNIMAX^® FILM, BORN TO BE WILD, OPENS AT MSI

WHAT
Journey to the depths of Kenya and Borneo in an inspiring story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals in Born to be Wild, the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago’s (MSI) new Omnimax® film. 

Showing at Chicago’s only five-story, domed Omnimax Theater, Born to be Wild documents the story of orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them—saving one endangered species at a time.

Narrated by Morgan Freeman, the film weaves together spectacular IMAX cinematography. Travel through lush rainforests of Borneo with world-renowned primatologist Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas and across the breathtaking Kenyan savannah with elephant expert Dame Daphne M. Sheldrick, as they and their teams rescue, rehabilitate and return these incredible animals back to the wild.

WHEN   
Opens Tuesday, May 29, 2012; Daily show times: 10 a.m., noon, and 2 and 4 p.m.

COST
Omnimax films are not included in general admission and require an additional, timed-entry ticket: $8 for adults, $7 for seniors; $6 for children (ages 3-11). General admission to the Museum is $15 for adults, $14 for seniors and $10 for children 3-11. City of Chicago residents a general admission discount

WHERE
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI)
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive

CONTACT
Journalists interested in screening the film, please contact Marilyn Stein at marilyn.stein(at)msichicago.org.

The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) offers thousands of fun and interactive exhibits and one-of-a-kind, world-class experiences to inspire the inventive genius in everyone. Through its Center for the Advancement of Science Education, MSI also aspires to a larger vision: to inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential in science, technology, medicine and engineering. Come visit and find your inspiration! MSI is open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, and regular hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Museum is supported in part through the generosity of the people of Chicago through the Chicago Park District. For more information, find MSI online at msichicago.org or call (773) 684-1414 or (800) GO-TO-MSI outside of the Chicago area.

Press Materials

• BORN TO BE WILD Media Alert (PDF)

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