Thursday, December 25, 2008

M&T Bank's Rainforest Falls--Buffalo Zoo

Toucans and a pair of lively tamanduas share this exhibit.
The waterway as seen from the deck of the stilt house. Several beaches offer resting places for caimans, capybaras, turtles, and ducks.
The capybara family on the beach under the stilt house.
For special events in the evening, the waterfall can be lighted in changing colors.
The roof consists of membrane pillows that are constantly inflated by low-flow pumps. The ETFE plastic is a better insulator than glass and also allows UV light to pass through

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