Plantasia

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The Plantasia is a large public hothouse located in the Parc Tawe retail park, Swansea, Wales. It exhibits a wide range of tropical plants and insects. It opened in 1990.

The glasshouse contains three climate zones: Tropical, Arid and a seasonal Humid Butterfly House. The collection includes over 5,000 plants, many of which are extinct from their natural habitat. Plant types include bananas coconuts, giant bamboo and collections of ferns and cacti.

Along with the plants, there is supporting insect life including ants, fish and reptiles. In the butterfly house, butterflies can be seen flying freely and viewed at various stages of development.

[edit] External links

• City and county of Swansea: Plantasia

Coordinates: 51°37′18.00″N, 3°56′19.00″W

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