The Macaw Room
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Large image of the Macaw Room
Every room is a unique portrayal of the animals and their habitat. Using thousands of handmade tiles, the rainforest is brought to life. This mosaic features sliced and polished agate from Brazil, and hand forged and patinaed copper branches.
"Come forward into the light of things, let nature be your teacher." -William Woodsworth
Tile flower closeup
Near the entrance of every room, you will find the Madagascar periwinkle. This rainforest plant is the primary source for the drugs, which are used in the treatment childhood cancer.