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Upland Tropical Rain Forest

This immersive exhibit transports you to the heart of a South American rain forest.

Explore Life in the Rain Forest

Tropical birds fly, poison dart frogs hop, sloths hang and golden lion tamarin monkeys scamper among thousands of rain forest plants in Upland Tropical Rain Forest, a recreation of one of the most biologically diverse—and rapidly disappearing—habitats on Earth.

Featured Animals Discover Rain Forest Animals

Learn more about the residents of Upland Tropical Rain Forest.

Blue Poison Dart Frog (Dendrobates tinctorius)

An adult frog has a body about 2 inches long.

Blue-Crowned Motmot (Momotus momota)

Golden Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia)

Linne’s Two-Toed Sloth (Choloepus didactylus)

Daily Schedule Upcoming Activities at Upland Tropical Rain Forest

Aug 14 @ 5:00 pm

Half-Price Friday Night

Aug 21 @ 5:00 pm

Half-Price Friday Night

Aug 28 @ 5:00 pm

Half-Price Friday Night

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Jellies Invasion

Get up close with nine species of mesmerizing jellies.