This glass-enclosed habitat is an extension of the Invertebrate Exhibit. The Pollinarium will focus on a biological process, rather than a display of animals grouped by taxa or habitat.
Pollination is an intricate series of events which ultimately results in plant reproduction.
It can be accomplished with the help of wind, water, and, as will be demonstrated in this exhibit, animals. There are examples of pollinators among insects, birds, and even mammals. All these animals have become highly specialized to be able to recognize particular flowers and utilize their resources. In turn, the flowers have evolved to be attractive to their specific pollinators. The Pollinarium will give visitors a first-hand look at some of these amazing relationships between plants and animals.