Step into the rainforest and encounter the fascinating animals that call it home. Learn about the important role rainforest ecosystems play in our world and the ways we can help protect them. Blending interactive programming with unexpected animal interactions, the experience encourages curiosity, discovery, and connection throughout the space.
UNDER THE CANOPY
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This exhibition also is available for smaller footprints as a Wild Wonders exhibition.
Features
Themes
Visitors will learn the characteristics of a rainforest including the wide variety of plants and animals that call rainforests, home. They will also learn where rainforests are located and how much of the Earth is covered by rainforests and why that number has decrease over time and what that means for humans and animals alike. There is a strong focus on conservation so visitors will come away with actions they can take to support rainforests and their regrowth.
Square Footage
2500—3500 sq. ft.
Potential Featured Animals*
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Armadillo
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Red Tailed Ratsnake
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Rainbow Boa
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Carpet Python
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Short-tailed Python
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Crested, Leachie, Tokay, or Day Geckos
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White's Tree Frogs
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Horned Frogs
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Tarantula
*Featured animals vary by venue and gallery size
Key Components
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Tactile Interactives:
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The Phoebe Project at each animal habitat
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Climbable Sculptures
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Guess Who? style game
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Digital interactive spin browsers
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Live daily shows and animal encounters
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Fully staffed
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Bilingual exhibition
"My wife and I went through the exhibit this afternoon. I have been very afraid of spiders my entire life. While looking at a spider exhibit and fearfully looking, an incredibly kind and gracious women asked if we would like to see the tarantulas up close. We said no immediately, but after a few seconds, I said yes, only if she held my hand. Due to the kindness of that woman, I am no longer fearful of spiders and now want one as a pet."
EXHIBIT VISITOR, GREY ROOTS MUSEUM
