Rainforest Diversity

Did you know that one hectare (2.47 acres) of tropical rainforest may include over 750 different species of trees? 


Step into a green and wild place in our tropical conservatory.  Colorful and fragrant flowers bloom year-round in our climate-controlled exhibit.

Heavily blooming species such as Coral Vine (Antignon leptopus) and Porterweed (Stachytarpheta jamaicensis) are especially important food sources for our tropical butterflies. Foliage plants provide shelter and roosting sites.

Bountiful Beauty
 

More than half of the world's plant species live in tropical rainforests, and many of those are economically or culturally useful to humans.

Our displays of bromeliads, orchids, cycads and carnivorous plants offer visitors an opportunity to learn about some of the amazing plant adaptations that contribute to rainforests' outstanding diversity.

See what's currently blooming in our conservatory, or view all our tropical plants.





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The Butterfly Pavilion combines science education with interactive fun to teach visitors about invertebrates and conservation. Our five immersive exhibits, including our rainforest filled with 1,600 free-flying tropical butterflies, provide a year-round, unforgettable experience. Visitors can get up close and personal with live animals, enjoy daily educational programs, explore the wonder of the outdoors on the nature trail, and discover the newest traveling exhibit. Butterflies are just the beginning. 

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