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A tourist in the INBioparque Center in San José, the capital of Costa Rica
Costa Rica is truly an ecological wonderland. Nature lovers marvel at Costa Rica’s rain forests, volcanoes, tropical beaches, and exotic wildlife. The INBioparque Center, located just twenty minutes from downtown San José, is run by a nonprofit organization that studies and conserves biodiversity in Costa Rica. Costa Rica is home to 850 species of birds, 208 species of mammals, 380 types of reptiles and amphibians, and more than 9,000 species of plants, among which are more than 1,200 varieties of orchids. Walking through this park, you experience Costa Rica’s different ecosystems—rain forest, dry forest, and wetlands. You see all kinds of strange and wonderful animals, insects, birds, fish, and flowers. This fascinating and educational park increases your awareness and appreciation of Costa Rica’s extraordinary biodiversity.
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Learn more about the kinds of flora and fauna highlighted in this park. Which of these are unique to Costa Rica, and which can be seen elsewhere? Do you have any similar flora and fauna where you live?
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Does this park remind you of any zoos, botanical gardens, or wildlife parks you have visited in the United States? If so, which ones, and how are they similar to the INBioparque Center? How are they different? Do they have a comparable purpose?