The Living Planet Lab explores Earth's biodiversity and the importance of sustainability through new hands-on learning opportunities and current research that uncovers the complex systems that influence and sustain life.
Four focus stations in the lab highlight stories of science, nature and design using digital interactives and living and non-living specimens.
Resilience
Exploring how life continues from one generation to the next. For the first time ever, the process of how Discovery Place propagates jellyfish is on exhibit.
Biodiversity
The richness of life on Earth is shown through a variety of specimen displays including crested gecko, shamefaced crab, tarantula and collection of butterflies.
Human Impact
Challenging humans to look at the impacts of a growing population. Discovery Place's corals tell the story of changing oceans on coral reefs around the world.
Action
Encouraging conservation, sustainability and strategic thinking. An impressive mangrove tree serves as an example of humankind's partnership with plants.
Throughout the Living Planet Lab are core experiences exploring coevolution, nature patterns, phylogeny and more. Learn about a wide range of marine animals at the lab's hands-on touch tank, as well as get a closer look at the Museum's Animal Ambassadors.
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