Tropical Pyramid
Tropical Biomes
Climates represented in this pyramid include:
- Mangroves, tropical and subtropical
- Moist and dry broadleaf forest
- Coniferous forest, grasslands and savannas
In the Pyramid
The Tropical Pyramid is 7100 square feet in size, standing 79 feet high, allowing room for many large tropical plants and trees to grow. Tropical climates are home to several plants that are often used to make medicines.
The jungle-like environment is lush, green and fragrant. Air is humid and warm, allowing plants such as palm trees, banana trees, vines and the rare Putrella (a corpse plant) to survive.
A waterfall cascades into the centre of the pyramid where small fish and water lilies make their home. An orchid hut houses many orchid varieties, some of which perfume the air.
For More Information
Muttart Conservatory
9626 - 96A StreetEdmonton, AB
T6C 4L8
| Telephone | 311 If you are outside Edmonton call: 780-442-5311 |
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