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Berkshire tropical park hopes to have UK's first net zero rainforest

The Living Rainforest A slothThe Living Rainforest
The Living Rainforest hosts more than 850 species of animals and plants

An educational visitor centre is hoping to build the UK's first net zero structure housing a tropical rainforest.

The Living Rainforest, in Hampstead Norreys, Berkshire, said it was planning a redesign to become "more climate resilient and adaptive".

It has been visited by more than two million people since it opened 31 years ago, including 500,000 students.

The centre is run by global education charity TSL.

Karl Hansen, its executive director, said he was "thrilled to be embarking on this exciting journey" with designers, "all of whom care deeply about the future of the Living Rainforest and about educating the next generation."

The Living Rainforest is home to more than 850 species of animals and plants, including a two-toed sloth.

The companies involved in the project include Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt Architects, Ridge and Partners, Jubb Consulting Engineers and Harmattan Renewables.

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