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THE HUMID TROPICS BIOME is the largest ‘conservatory’ in the world, measuring 240 metres long, 110 metres wide and 50 metres high. It contains over 1000 plant species, which were planted from September 2000 onwards. Moist air is kept between 18˚ and 35˚, and you will certainly know it when you enter this biome, especially if you wear spectacles. Mine instantly steamed up as we hit the heat, and it took ages before I could see where I was going!! That also caused problems for taking photos, as the lenses were misted up too. |
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THE WARM TEMPERATE BIOME is not quite as uncomfortable to visit. The air is kept between 15˚ and 25˚ in the summer, and a minimum of 9˚ in the winter. |
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| African rondavel. Farmers use this 'house' as temporary accomodation, when tending cattle or crops. It is a basic shelter, with a sleeping area, a fireplace, and a storage place. | |  | |  |
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It takes just about an hour to walk round, so there is an exit point almost half way round, at the ‘Malaysian House’, in case you can’t stand the heat. There is also a cool room further on in ‘West Africa’, in case of emergencies, as well as seats and fountains at various points. |
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| Half a motor bike. in the cooler house. The back half is a picture. | | | | |
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