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Cacao Trees | The root of a favourite holiday treat

Did you know we have a cacao tree growing in the Hartley and Heather Richardson Tropical Biome at The Leaf? The cacao tree produces large pods called cocoa beans, which are used to make cocoa powder, cocoa butter, and, of course, chocolate!

Conservation by the Numbers 2024

Our Conservation and Research team work year-round on a variety of projects here at the Zoo and out in the field - learn about how 2024 has gone for them!

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