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Developing the Exhibits
Even though World of Ecology isn't scheduled to open until 2009, the exhibit curator, researchers and designers have been developing concepts for exhibits since 2000. Researchers collect information about ecosystems we want to invite guests to explore, and designers create fun hands-on exhibits. The images here, by artist Ron McPherson, show some of the planned exhibit experiences.

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		An artist's rendering of the atruim of the World of Ecology exhibit. The rain forest exhibit area is visible on the left, and tables for a corporate party are pictured on the atrium floor.
		The rain forest exhibit area as planned for the Forest Zone. The area will contain live plants and animals alongside interactive exhibits.
		A tunnel through the kelp forest tank, planned as part of our Forest Zone. The tank will feature live marine animals and plants.