The Living Rainforest in Berkshire

The wonders of the rainforest, from the exotic animals to fascinating plant species, are something that everyone wants to see but far fewer people are able to actually do – now you discover the rainforest without having the leave the country! The Living Rainforest in Thatcham is a living, breathing recreation of a tropical rainforest, where you can experience its sights, smells and sounds in a fascinating experience like nowhere else in the country.

Rainforests are believed to contain a whopping half of all species of plants and animals on the Earth! At the Living Rainforest, you can get a glimpse of it, being home to over 850 species of rainforest plants and animals, where you’ll get a fantastic opportunity to see rare and endangered species – from tiny, brightly coloured amphibians, slithery reptiles to hairy tree-dwellers. Look out for the Asian mudskippers skipping their way across the glasshouse, listen for the loud calls of the Goeldi’s monkey in the Amazonian glasshouse, or admire the giant beak of the Channel-billed toucan bouncing from branch to branch.

Get up-close and personal with these spectacular creatures with the keeper experience. Get an exclusive, behind the scenes tour of the facilities and feed your favourite animals from armadillos to turtles and snakes. If you’re feeling brave, then try cockroach handling!

The Living Rainforest makes for a great family trip out, or perfect for any wildlife and animal lovers!

• Open from 9.30 – 12.30, and 1.00 – 4.00.
• Find their price list here.
• A 30-minute drive from Oxford and Reading or 45 minutes from London.
• Car parking.
• Fully wheelchair accessible.