Showcasing animals from around the world that live on islands, your tour through this exhibit is an island hopping experience. From the Caribbean to Madagascar to the Philippines many of the unique and often endemic (only found there) species from islands can be seen.

Watch as giant Galapagos Tortoises (Geochelone nigra) roam around while in another area beautiful Caribbean Flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber) move in graceful motion together. You can also see the diminutive Abaco Island Boa Constrictor (Epicrates exsul) and the rather robust San Esteban Island Chuckwalla lizard (Sauromalus varius) in habitats mimicking those of the islands where they naturally occur.

During your visit you are invited to learn about the fragile ecosystems that exist on islands and the natural balance that plays out every day. You can answer fascinating questions like: "Why are flamingos pink?" " How are islands formed?" and "How long does it take for a Galapagos Tortoise (G. nigra) to reach adulthood". You can also test your geographical knowledge on our lighted map display to see if you know where some of the major island groups are. We invite you to come and experience the wonders of island life forms from around the world and to learn about these amazing and often very unique ecosystems. No matter what species you see we are sure you will leave with a greater respect and knowledge of these amazing ecosystems.