Born to be Wild 3D is an inspiring story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond

betweenhumans and animals. The film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extrodinary people who rescue and raise them. This is a documentary you will want to watch over and over, again.

Sea Rex 3D will let you explore an amazing underwater universe inhabited by larger than life creatures. You’ll come face to face with the T-Rex of the seas.

If you are a member of the Clark Planetarium, you can enjoy a complimentary admission to any documentary film in the ATK IMAX and Hansen Dome Theatres. Not a member? Find out how you can support our science programs and enjoy great discounts.

Explore an amazing underwater universe inhabited by larger-than-life creatures – including the powerful Liopleurodon, long-necked Elasmosaurus and gigantic Shonisaurus – which were ruling the seas before dinosaurs conquered the Earth. See science come alive in a unique and entertaining manner as you immerse yourself in a lost age and get ready for a face-to-face encounter with the T-Rex of the seas!

Tickets for Sea Rex 3D are available on Clark Planetarium’s website. This program is offered as a complimentary feature for current Clark Planetarium members.

On Saturday, April 16, 2011, the planetarium will transform into a place where wild creatures roam with help from our community partners: Utah’s Hogle Zoo, Salt Lake County Animal Services and Salt Lake County Library Services. While on expedition, kids will be able to visit with animals, decorate their own pith helmet, participate in a fingerprint mural and make craft items to take home. The event runs from 1 – 3 p.m. and all safari activities are free.

But the fun doesn’t stop there.

Your adventure won’t be complete without seeing the wonder captured by Born to be Wild in our ATK IMAX Theatre. Narrated by Academy-Award® winner Morgan Freeman, the show is an inspiring story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. Born to be Wild documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them – saving endangered species one life at a time.  Tickets for the show are $6 and $8 and can be purchased online. Members can see the show for free as part of their Clark Planetarium membership benefits.

In early October of this year, the ATK IMAX Theatre will close for a complete makeover, and when it reopens audience members will once again be given state-of-the-art giant screen 3D experiences.

Beginning Monday, October 4th we will be installing new seats, a new screen, a complete new sound system and most importantly, new IMAX 3D digital projectors.

When the ATK IMAX Theatre reopens on October 29th, in addition to showing the documentaries our members and the public have enjoyed in the past, Clark Planetarium will also feature family-friendly ‘Hollywood’ content in the theatre in the evenings through a partnership with Megaplex Theatres.

During the remodel, the planetarium’s Hansen Dome Theatre, free exhibits and Planet Fun Science Store will be open to the public.

Clark Planetarium membership holders will continue to receive free entry into the Hansen Dome Theatre and documentary films shown in the ATK IMAX Theatre after rennovation is complete. Members also receive one free medium popcorn when they show their IMAX ticket at the concessions counter, discounts at Planet Fun and invitations to member’s only events in exchange for their support of our education programs.

Be sure to watch us on facebook and twitter during the remodel process as we will be posting pictures of the progress of the upgrade. We will also send out notifications of new programs and schedules as we get closer to completion.