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New Exhibit: Under the Canopy - Animals of the Rainforest

May 13, 2023
There is a new exhibit at the Museum of Nature for you to explore with your family! 

Under the Canopy

Animals of the Rainforest

May 19 2023  –  Jan 7 2024

Venture into the rainforest in this engaging exhibition where you’ll meet some of the fascinating animals that live under the canopy.
Explore the importance of rainforests for the planet. 



About Under the Canopy

  • See 15 species of live creatures in their attractive habitats, including snakes, geckos, an iguana, and a two-toed sloth!  
  • Learn about biodiversity, ecology, and why rainforest conservation is vital. 
  • Through interactive games, discover species at risk, how slow species survive, and cold-blooded vs. warm-blooded animals. 
  • Four giant sculptures provide fun photo ops. Pose next to a gorilla. Children will love climbing on top of a huge frog, crocodile or tortoise.  

The exhibition was developed by Little Ray’s Nature Centres. 

Did you Know?

The trees of a tropical rainforests are so densely packed that rain falling on the canopy can take as long as 10 minutes to reach the ground. 

Public Interaction with the Animals
Under the Canopy is not intended to provide direct interactions with the animals.  The sloth and the amphibians always remain in their habitats.  On some occasions, a Little Ray’s wildlife caretaker may bring an animal such as a snake or lizard out of its habitat to show to the public and to talk about aspects of its natural history.  

During interaction opportunities, visitors must follow the wildlife caretaker’s instructions. 

Important Visitor Information

Photography 
Photography is allowed in this exhibition. 

Please do not use a flash. 

Calm environment
We thank you for 

  • not tapping on the glass of the animal enclosure 
  • avoiding loud and startling noises in order to keep a quiet environment for the animals. 
Tickets

In order to visit this exhibition, you must get a ticket combo, which includes general admission to the museum.  

Buy tickets here