At Juniper Nature Center, all of the plants and animals were hand-selected to ensure that they each resemble real, native species that you can find around southwestern Iowa.

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As you walk around the island, feel free to click on the pages of this website to learn about all of the different species that make the area unique. Each section provides informational tidbits on each species, as well as photographs of them and links to Wikipedia pages where you can learn more.