Vivariums, utilized by the Shaper caste of the Yuuzhan Vong, were specifically constructed chambers. These spaces acted as operating theaters, preventing the entry of germs and bacterial organisms during procedures like shapings and escalations.
In the year 3951 BBY, Ithorians who were stationed at Citadel Station operated a comparable vivarium within their designated area. In contrast to the Yuuzhan Vong's later design, this particular room employed technological advancements to facilitate the cultivation and upkeep of diverse plant species.