The Elevated Boardwalk is a unique exhibit feature that brings the visitors into the tree canopy by gently sloping the walkway and reaching a high point at the
Macaw Plaza west of the existing Entry Building. The visitors will be immersed in the tree canopy and will enjoy new views not experienced from the ground !level. The walkway will be designed to have observation points with scopes, small animal bronze statues, animal nests, and numerous other interesting artifacts to engage the visitors in exploring and observing.
Visitors will begin by walking past the existing Tortoise exhibit on a path that is on grade but slightly elevated. They will circle around the new Discovery Zone and approach the new aviary. Viewing into the aviary will be along the south and the west edge. After leaving the aviary, guests will approach one of the amazing banyan trees on the site. Passing by or through the banyan tree will be one of the key observation points for the visitors. The boardwalk turns now to the northwest and visitors can get a good view of the Flamingo Pool or the new Event Plaza that will have two Tea Houses that frame a small courtyard space. The visitors are now reaching the main elevated platform where the tree house is nestled into the edge of another amazing banyan tree. The tree house can be seen from the Entry Building and the Macaw Plaza.
The banyan tree and the Tree House will be included in the night lighting
scheme that will be developed for the Wonder Gardens. Lighting some of key man-made and natural features of the Wonder Gardens will make an evening visit or night function a very memorable event.
