Welcome to Under the Canopy at the Connecticut Science Center, presented by ProHealth Physicians, a part of OptumCare with support from Liberty Bank. The exhibition features over a dozen live animals that call the rainforest home, and today we are meeting Groot, one of the red-footed tortoises. Red-footed tortoises are typically found in southern South America, including Brazil, Paraguay and northern Argentina. They are considered a vulnerable species, primarily due to habitat loss. By making choices to protect the rainforest ecosystem, we also save the red-footed tortoises’ future and all the other species they share their home with.
Learn more about Groot and steps you can take to protect our rainforests in our full meet the animals interview below.
Come check out Groot and all of their rainforest friends at the Connecticut Science Center. Under the Canopy is now open for a limited time and is included with a paid General Admission or Membership. Tickets and more information can be found on our website CTScienceCenter.org/Canopy/
Katelyn Rutty is the Communications Manager at the Connecticut Science Center where she manages all of the online content platforms. She has a Master’s in Business Administration from Western New England University.
