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 Piccolo, the green iguana. Green Iguanas are typically found in Central America, South America and the Caribbean. They are considered a species of least concern, however despite extensive captive breeding, they are still exported in vast numbers from their home countries. They are also exploited heavily for food (meat and eggs), especially since they are so easy to capture, spending their time out in the open around disturbed habitats. By making choices to protect the rainforest ecosystem, we also save the green iguana’s future and all the other species they share their home with. By making choices to protect the rainforest ecosystem, we also save the boa constrictor’s future and all the other species they share their home with.
Learn more about Piccolo and steps you can take to protect our rainforests in our full meet the animals interview below.
Come check out Piccolo 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.
