Mystic Mountain offers a rainforest adventure which has kept visitors to the attraction over the last eight years closely connected and allied with nature.

Now the famous attraction has moved a step closer to nature by going solar with some of its operations in an attempt to earn savings for the company.

Currently a generator located at the top of the property takes care of most of the power when the attraction is in full swing.

Given that the various attractions at Mystic Mountain require a lot of power, there are also two standby generators on property to deal with any eventualities if problems occur with the main generator.

“We are making every effort to ensure that there is always power available when Mystic Mountain is operating, that is why we have invested in a main generator and two backup generators.

“Thus far we have not had any incidents involving power generation in the eight years Mystic Mountain has been operating,” Leonardo Jackson, one of the electrical engineers on the property, said.

The introduction of solar energy at Mystic Mountain is mainly done to power operations of the buildings on property, where administrative and other desk-bound staff members conduct their work, and has nothing to do with the powering of its various energy power-driven attractions. The attractions offered by Mystic Mountain are the sky explorer ride, canopy zip lines, the mystic waterslide, bobsleigh ride, and the infinity edge pool.

“The main generator takes care of all the power in the day. When power closes, that is, when Mystic Mountain ceases to operate at the end of any day — and we operate 365 days per year — the generator used for the rides and other activities is turned off and battery power, that is, solar power takes over at nights.

“The solar system is used at nights for lighting the property, refrigeration and the security system,” Electrical Engineer Andy Friginette said.

Samuel McLennon, another Mystic Mountain electrical engineer, says the introduction of solar power will significantly assist the attraction.

“Yes, we are seeing some savings in the last year or so since we have been using solar power at Mystic Mountain, and we are constantly looking at ways we can use more solar power on the compound.

“It is well known that acquiring solar power is an expensive undertaking with the cost benefits accruing over time.

“We have made that investment and for sure, given time, we will reap the rewards,” McLennon said.

Solar energy is not the only way Mystic Mountain is staying connected to nature.

A new attraction at the facility and one which is closely connected to nature is the Hummingbird Garden. This is a garden which was created to attract humming birds from the wild, and already it has become a favourite with the many Mystic Mountain patrons.

With nectar created in artificial flowers, humming birds often fill the garden

“About four species of hummingbirds are seen in the Garden,” McLennon said.

He explained that much care is taken in preparing the nectar which attracts the humming birds to the garden.

“A small amount of granulated sugar is added to the mixture because too much can be harmful.

“While we use a man-made nectar, the garden is kept as natural as possible. The aim is to not only attract the birds, but to make them comfortable during their stay in the garden.

“Persons visiting the garden are also treated to an educational experience learning more about hummingbirds,” McLennon said.