Biosphere 2

I don't have the heart to tell this desert tortoise that we've closed for the day. Luckily for wild animals like this tortoise the Biosphere 2 grounds are a wildlife crossing area. Meaning that all wildlife are able to pass through Biosphere 2 grounds safely.

The first library tour happened this weekend. This tour will allow you to access rarely seen areas of Biosphere 2, including the Biospherian Apartment and Library Tower with panoramic views of the Biosphere 2 grounds and surrounding area.

Have you ever see an air plant this big?!😲

Personally I have never seen an air plant this big before. There is something about the conditions in the Mangrove area of Biosphere 2 that the air plants seem to love.

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Hey Wildcats!
All of us at Biosphere 2 are hoping the students at the University of Arizona are having a great first week back at school! If you need a little get away from the craziness of school or want something fun to do this weekend come visit Biosphere 2.

Here we have the Elephant Ear Felt bush which can be found in the Upper and Lower Savanna in Biosphere 2. Though it doesn’t look like it, this plant is a type of succulent. The Elephant Ear felt bush is native to Madagascar. This plant can grow to be about 10 to 12 feet tall.