The recreation of a tropical day is at the heart of our exhibition. Our aquariums and terrariums are equipped with cutting-edge technology that brings natural processes to life. Special lights simulate clouds, shade, sunrises, and sunsets, while immersive soundscapes transport you deep into the jungle – hear jaguars roar, birds sing, and monkeys chatter in the trees. The rooms are kept pleasantly warm (around 24°C) and humid, creating the authentic feeling of a tropical climate.
With the help of advanced technology, we take you straight into the heart of a tropical storm. Experience thunder, lightning, and tropical rain inside our exhibition halls. A storm is not only a spectacle but also an essential part of the Amazon rainforest ecosystem. Rain provides the water plants and animals need to survive, replenishes rivers, and sustains countless ecological processes that are vital to maintaining balance in this unique environment.
The mysterious world of plants is often hidden from our eyes, waiting to be discovered. See around 100 species of wild orchids that lie concealed deep within tropical forests – almost invisible at first glance, yet breathtakingly beautiful up close. Spot bromeliads that shelter tiny tadpoles in their leaf pools, or find the popular and fragrant vanilla, carrying the taste of the tropics. Beneath the giant leaves of philodendrons and monsteras, you may uncover even more natural treasures. Among these botanical gems, you'll also encounter mangroves – fascinating trees that thrive even in salt water and form an indispensable part of certain coral reef ecosystems.
The only orchid species cultivated on plantations for its pods.
Special plants that grow high in the treetops, collecting water in their uniquely shaped leaves.
A popular houseplant with large, heart-shaped leaves, originally from Colombia.
A vigorous climber with enormous leaves that provide shelter to many rainforest inhabitants.
Widespread in the marshes of southern Brazil, forming vast underwater meadows.
Loved for its pleasant fragrance and resilience, it is often used as a base for hybrid orchid varieties.
Collectors of rare plants affectionately call it the "queen anthurium" due to its Latin name and demanding nature.
A marsh plant with delicate coin-shaped leaves that climb toward the water surface in charming, layered steps.
In the tropics, every corner hides a mystery, and every creature has its own story. At first glance, it may all seem like untamed wilderness, but a closer look reveals a fascinating world of camouflage and mimicry.
Here, animals and plants live in close symbiosis, supporting each other in remarkable ways. Did you know that some animals are capable of photosynthesis? Or that there are ants that farm fungi? Discover mysterious fish species found only in recent years, still largely unknown to the wider public. In this world, nothing is quite as it seems.
One of the largest freshwater fish in the world, also remarkable for its ability to breathe air.
Animals that can photosynthesize – made possible through symbiosis!
An extraordinary ambush predator, able to extend its snorkel-like snout above the water to breathe.
The most dedicated fungus farmers in the world!
Also known as the "Jesus Christ lizard," as it can run across the surface of water when fleeing predators.
Its striking yellow color allows it to blend in with tropical flowers while lying in wait for a hummingbird.
Respected by Indigenous peoples for its venomous spike, capable of seriously injuring – even killing – a human.
One of the most poisonous creatures on Earth.
