There are many different biomes around the world. They are home to animals and plants that are specially adapted to live there.

The environment: Is the entire planet Earth (all conditions for life). 

A biome is a region of the world characterized by its native life, environment, and climate. Temperature, precipitation (rainfall), and amount of sunlight all impact what type of life lives in a particular biome and can help define each biome. There are lots of different biomes around the world.

• For you this could be your city or town (similar climate, housing styles, public parks across a large area).

An ecosystem describes how the plants and animals live together in a particular environment. This definition includes all living and non-living things such as, plants and animals, water, climate, and soil.

• For you this could be your house (where you interact with your family, pets, furniture, air, electricity).

A habitat is specific to a species of plant or animal. The habitat is the natural home of that species. It is where it lives.

• For you it could be your specific bedroom (where you live).

Here are some of the main groups of biomes.

To learn more about the different biomes go to BiomeViewer 

Click on the links to learn more about Edinburgh Zoo and the Highland Wildlife Park as well as the animals and conservation programmes that we are involved in around the world. The animals in both collections come from these biomes.