The Living Rainforest
    
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The Living Rainforest has over 700 species of plants and animals to discover, in addition to a ‘Human Impact’ exploration space, children’s play area, cafe and shop.
Giant Water Lily Amazon water lily leaves reaching up to 2.6m (8′ 6″) wide float on the pond in mid-to-late summer. The mature leaves are strong enough to support the weight of a small child.
Dwarf Crocodile A West African dwarf crocodile called Courtney basks on her island, waiting for unsuspecting prey. The smallest of all crocodiles, this species stalks fish and birds, small animals such as rodents and even crabs in the wild.
Goeldi’s Monkeys Goeldi’s monkeys leap from branch to branch, using their well-adapted tails for balance. Our colony of monkeys fascinate visitors with up to 40 different calls. The Goeldi’s monkeys at the Living Rainforest are part of a international breeding program for endangered animals.
Tropical trails Well marked trails let you get close to the plants and animals of the rainforest. Birds, butterflies and lizards roam freely as you explore… you never know what you will see next. Some visitors are lucky enough to catch a glimpse of one of our basilisk (or ‘Jesus Christ’) lizards running across the water.
Amazing plants Food and medicine plants that have changed the way we live today, from bananas to coffee, cocoa to ginger, are waiting to be discovered. Familiar houseplants, such as the deadly dumb cane and the Swiss cheese plant, grow to giant proportions in the hot, steamy atmosphere.
Spectacular blooms Beautiful orchids cling to the trunks of trees year-round, while metre-long turquoise flower spikes belonging to the endangered jade vine hang overhead during late Spring or early Summer.
Silent hunters Not to be missed are the West African dwarf crocodile, emerald tree boa and insect-eating pitcher plants which lie in wait for prey. If the salmon pink bird-eating spider, jungle carpet python and imperial scorpion are just too much for some visitors, alternative routes are available!
Delicate beauty Dazzling butterflies take to the air on sunny days, while brightly coloured African turacos and numerous other tropical birds fly freely around the rainforest. Roul-roul partridges and bronze-winged pigeons inhabit the undergrowth and are often seen venturing across the rainforest paths.
How Much Does It Cost?
Admission prices Please ‘Gift Aid’ your admission and help The Living Rainforest. Gift Aid is a scheme to encourage individuals and businesses to donate more money to charity. Under the scheme, UK charities can claim back the basic rate tax already paid on gifts of money received from individuals who pay or have paid UK tax. Currently this means that if you Gift Aid your admission, the government will give us an extra 28% on top of your donation. It makes a substantial difference to charities such as The Living Rainforest.
Admission Price from 14th May 2010 (entitles the purchaser to an Annual Ticket, which allows free entry for one year) * Adult £8.95 * Children (5 – 14) £7.50 * Children (3 – 4) £6.50 * Under 3s Free * OAP/Student £8.25 * Family (2A + 2C) £29.50 * Family extra child (3-4) £5.50 * Family extra child (5-14) £6.50 * Carers Free
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