- SEA LIFE Timmendorfer Strand, Rainforest Adventure
Here, it’s not just about looking – it’s about touching!
Feel what insects really feel like, marvel at their diversity and discover a world you’ve never experienced before. Let our ranger explain which animals call the rainforest home and what makes them so special. A genuine experience that surprises, sparks curiosity and is guaranteed to stay with you.
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Wandering Violin Mantis
Wandering Violin Mantis are praying mantises that look like a withered, gnawed leaf. Their Latin name is Gongylus gongylodes. Here, you can gently hold this fascinating insect in your hand and experience it up close!
Madagasgar Hissing Cockroach
The tropical forests of Madagascar are home to the impressive Madagascar Hissing Cockroach (Gromphadorhina portentosa). When threatened or competing with other members of its species, it produces a surprising, hissing sound by forcing air through small openings in its body – a fascinating natural phenomenon that amazes young and old alike. Come and experience this special animal up close here, and even touch it yourself!
Philippine Ghost Stick
The Philippine Ghost Stick insect is a master of camouflage; with its elongated body, it almost looks like a small twig. Its scientific name is Sungaya aeta – here, you can observe this fascinating insect up close and even gently hold it in your hand.
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