Rainforests of the World - California Academy of Science - San Francisco, CA
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Housed inside a 90 foot diameter glass sphere, the Rainforests of the World display in the California Academy of Science, is home to some unique plants and animals.
Waymark Code: WM5AY9
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/09/2008
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From the California Academy of Sciences website:
"The Academy rainforest is contained within a spectacular 90-foot diameter glass dome. It's the largest spherical rainforest exhibit in the world.
Follow a spiraling path up through the exhibit, experience what it's like to actually walk in a real rainforest. Temperatures are maintained at 82-85 degrees Fahrenheit, and humidity is maintained at 75% or above using a unique misting system.
Eighty skylights in the roof, supplemented with metal halide lights, enable the growth of lush, tropical plants found in various rainforests around the world.
Living plants include numerous trees - such as the Brazilian beautyleaf and West Indies mahogany, dozens of shrubs - including Theobrama cacao, the plant from which chocolate is made, and hundreds of flowering plants - from begonias and philodendrons to orchids and bromeliads."
Type of Greenhouse: Botanical display - public
What is the shape of this greenhouse: Part of a building - describe it in the Other text box
If you selected Other shape please describe it: The 90 foot sphere is housed inside the Academy main building.
Unique features: A unique spiral staircase follows the outside surface of the sphere.
If you selected Other - describe it.: Not listed
Type of Cover: Not listed
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