The Muttart is currently closed due to COVID-19 public health restrictions. We are looking forward to reopening the Muttart when the current public health order is rescinded. In the meantime, please stay tuned to our website and social media channels for the most up to date information about the opening.
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.
