Romeo, a two-toed sloth, is part of our newest traveling exhibition, Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest. The Linnaeus two-toed sloth is a highly arboreal species from northern South America. Sloths are charismatic and adored in the public eye, making them an ideal ambassador species of the rainforest habitat they inhabit. Most sloths, including Linnaeus two-toed sloths, are considered a species of least concern. By making choices to protect the rainforest ecosystem, we also save the sloth’s future and all the other species they share their home with.
Come check out Romeo and all of his rainforest friends at the Connecticut Science Center. Under the Canopy is only open for a few more days (closing September 10) and is included with a paid General Admission or Membership. Tickets and more information can be found on our website CTScienceCenter.org/Canopy/
Nick Villagra is a STEM Educator at the Connecticut Science Center, responsible for developing and delivering science experiences, including classroom lab programs, stage shows, and vacation camps. Nick holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering from Swarthmore College. and has been a speaker at the New England Museum Association conference. Always looking to put a unique stamp on the Science Center’s offerings, Nick enjoys incorporating custom-designed 3D printed materials for students to interact with.
