The parkland setup of the Open Air Museum Fort Nieuw Amsterdam features many unusual trees, plants and fruit. Many of the trees are host to a variety of bromeliads, epiphytes and wild orchids.
Furthermore, the trees, plants fruits and small ponds on the site attract insects and animals. Parrots and many other birds can be spotted regularly. With a stroke of luck you might also encounter iguanas, crocodiles (Kaiman), wood spiders, chameleons or other interesting species.