Wild banana
Cultivated around the tropics, there are about 1,000 types of banana.
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School Workshop: Biodiversity under Threat
In this science/geography workshop KS5 students explore biodiversity and the role species play in the ecosystem
School Workshop: Jungle Connections
Year 7 to 9 pupils will explore their connections with the rainforests in this science/geography workshop.
Pineapple
Composed of 100-200 fused berry-like fruits, many people are surprised that pineapples grow on the ground.
School Workshop: Going to Extremes
A science-focussed session that sees KS3 students identifying rainforest plant adaptations.
School Workshop: Rainforest Uncovered
With focus on science and geography, Year 5/6 pupils are challenged to discover a hidden rainforest tribe.
Highland tropical pitcher plant
These carnivorous plants mainly catch insects, but some species have caught animals as large as small rodents.
School Workshop: Rainforest Rangers
This science and geography focussed session allows KS2 pupils to learn what it takes to survive in the rainforest.
Jade vine
Endangered in the wild and even rarer to find in cultivation, we have two jade vines that you can occasionally see in our Rainforest.
School Workshop: Puzzling Plants
Year 3 and 4 pupils will review the fundamentals of plant biology while discovering the stories behind some of the rainforest’s most unusual plants.