Tropical Forest Panama

Embark on a spectacular journey through the lush vegetation and vibrant culture of Panama, the incredibly biodiverse land bridge connecting North and South America. Tropical Forest Panama invites guests to take an exciting, immersive journey to discover the nature, culture and interconnectedness of the forest system. Gorgeous greenery and flowers, engaging new interpretation stations and new live animal features are inspired by our Phipps staff members' journey to Darién National Park and subsequent research. Panama is a relatively small nation — about the size of South Carolina — with an outsized impact on the world. About 40% of all U.S. freight containers move through its famous canal. But Panama’s global importance dates back to long before the canal was built — and it's home to more species of birds, amphibians, reptiles and insects than the U.S. and Canada combined. Join us as we explore this one-of-a-kind place where people, plants and animals comprise a thriving ecosystem that constitutes one of the wildest places on Earth.