Wonderful insight into the jungle with its flora and fauna - A very good opportunity to learn more about the jungle. Located on the outskirts of the city, various educational trails lead through the grounds and in small pavilions and buildings special animal and plant species are shown and explained by staff (e.g. snakes or spiders). We were there in the afternoon on purpose to watch the sunset from the large tower above the treetops. We were able to observe toucans and other birds.

Our trip to the Amazon and Maaus was delayed but our toyr operator kindly altered our time of visit full marks to them - We were picked up at our shuttle bus destination in Manaus ,think it was the ferry terminal .We had a comfortable car journey there only being 4 persons in our group ,there was no English speaking Guide available for this tour ,but no matter we got by OK. MUSA gives some idea of what the main Rain Forest is like ,sadly we had had no sleep on our late arrival ,the forest walks were interesting and we did see a turtle and a small Cayman in the pond as well as Victoria Water Lilly's,personally i was looking forward to doing the tower but it became apparent that at 79 years it was not going to be possible for me .Two of the younger members in our party managed to do it so it is possible if you are fit enough.Think this tour was very good value ,and booking on line from the UK was easy.If you want a flavour of the Forest without actually going into the wild this is for you ,go do it .