More than one million Lego pieces recreate the animal kingdom at Halifax Discovery Centre

More than a million Lego pieces clicked together to create the Animal Supers Powers sculptures at Discovery Centre.

More than one million Lego pieces went into building Sean Kenney’s “Animal Super Powers,” the newest attraction at the Discovery Centre in downtown Halifax. The artist’s Lego recreations of scenes from the animal kingdom are accompanied by information about the animals on display.

“This exhibit isn’t just about cool Lego pieces, it’s also about education,” said Stephanie Brown, the manager of marketing and communications at the Discovery Centre.

For those who are interested in the artistic process, each display lists the number of Lego bricks and the total hours it took to build the piece, alongside a placard with information about the animal rendered in blocks.

Kenny has been creating art from Lego for more than 20 years. He has five travelling shows.

“We’re really excited to have this here in Halifax,” Brown said. “I love the baby pandas, they’re so cute.”

Brown said her favourites also include the dragonfly and the orangutan. She said some of the pieces, like the leopard, teach about the environment and deforestation.

“I know a lot of Lego lovers in my life who can’t wait to see all these pieces and how they get put together,” Brown said.

There is also an interactive component that gives Discovery Centre guests the chance to measure their size and performance against animals and see the world through their eyes, Brown said.

“And you get to build some Lego and have some fun making your own pieces,” she said.

“Animal Super Powers” is at the Discovery Centre Wednesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until May 3.

- With files from CTV Atlantic’s James Morrison

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