paludarium
A paludarium is a type of vivarium that combines terrestrial and aquatic elements within a single enclosure. It is designed to replicate a wetland margin, such as a swamp, marsh, rainforest edge, or riverbank, by maintaining a land area connected to a water feature. The term derives from Latin palus meaning swamp and -arium indicating a place for dwelling.
A paludarium typically includes a submerged or shallow water zone and a raised land zone with a
Environmental management is central. Many paludariums require high humidity, stable temperatures suitable for the chosen animals,
Inhabitants vary and can include amphibians such as poison dart frogs and newts, reptiles like small lizards,
Paludariums are used by hobbyists, educators, and in zoos to mirror natural habitats and observe a range