This pack is designed to give teachers an indication of the species and subjects that will be discussed during the Rainforest Resources school tour, as well as some further background information on our exhibits.

This worksheet is designed for students on the Rainforest Resources school tour to complete during their visit to the Living Rainforest.

Asian mudskipper Fish out of water These fish are unusual as some species spend most of their time out of the water. Mudskippers are usually found in Mangroves and mudflats on the coast. They are a...

Green iguana The green iguana is wide ranging and can be found from Mexico through to Central and South America. They are seen as invasive animals in southern Florida and Hawaii. They live in h...

Orchids Thousands of species There are more than 25,000 documented orchid species throughout the world, with hundreds more being discovered each year. This means the number of orchid speci...

Carpet python Carpet pythons are mainly found on mainland Australia. They live in a range of habitats, from rainforests to deserts. This species spends much of the day up in a tree but also come...

Rainforests and why they are important Rainforests are important for a whole host of reasons, including climate stability, cultural diversity and biological diversity. Learn more here.

Bromeliads Thousands of species Bromeliads originate from South and Central America, the Caribbean and West Africa. They grow in deserts, mountains and forests. The most well known bromeliad ...

This worksheet is designed for students on the Amazing Adaptations school tour to complete during their visit to the Living Rainforest.